Deloitte Archives - CFO

Only 14% of CFOs Will Prioritize IT Infrastructure in 2023

Only 14% of CFOs Will Prioritize IT Infrastructure in 2023

Financial executives' wariness of risk is resulting in a focus on more finance-centric duties in 2023, per recent data.

By Adam Zaki | January 11, 2023

The Big Four Continue to Dominate Auditing: Weekly Stat

The Big Four Continue to Dominate Auditing: Weekly Stat

The audit market is most concentrated among the population of large accelerated filers, 88% of which tap a Big Four firm for assurance.

By Vincent Ryan | June 29, 2022

A ‘Glut’ of High-Growth Companies Is Driving An IPO Market Reset

A ‘Glut’ of High-Growth Companies Is Driving An IPO Market Reset

The question of going public has turned from "if?" to "when?" to "how soon?" with no signs of slowing.

By Vincent Ryan | October 13, 2021

Finance Bots: Overcoming the Hesitation

Finance Bots: Overcoming the Hesitation

Striking the right balance of risk and governance can curb the unintended consequences of an RPA implementation.

By Scott Szalony | January 6, 2021

Deloitte Fined Record $19M Over Audit Failures

Risk & Compliance

Deloitte Fined Record $19M Over Audit Failures

A U.K. investigation found the Big Four firm liable for “serious and serial failures” in its audits of software firm Autonomy.

By Matthew Heller | September 18, 2020

Holiday Retail Sales Forecast to Rise 1% to 1.5%

Holiday Retail Sales Forecast to Rise 1% to 1.5%

High unemployment and economic anxiety will weigh on consumers, keeping sales well below last year's 4.1% gain, Deloitte says.

By Matthew Heller | September 15, 2020

Deloitte to Create Independent Audit Board

Risk & Compliance

Deloitte to Create Independent Audit Board

The new board is part of Deloitte's plan to implement U.K. regulatory changes after a series of high-profile audit failures at Big Four accounting firms.

By Matthew Heller | September 11, 2020

Recovery Through Resilience: Considerations of Top CFOs

Recovery Through Resilience: Considerations of Top CFOs

The Q2 Signals Survey found that 585 of CFOs see the North American economy rebounding a year from now.

By Vincent Ryan | August 19, 2020

Audit Committees Boost Disclosure to Shareholders

Risk & Compliance

Audit Committees Boost Disclosure to Shareholders

Investors get more information about the selection and evaluation of large companies' independent auditors.

By David McCann | September 5, 2019

Execs Cop to Data Dysfunction

Execs Cop to Data Dysfunction

Two-thirds of corporate leaders prefer to rely on others for accessing and using data from their own tools.

By David McCann | July 25, 2019

VC Industry Makes Slow Progress on Diversity

Workplace Issues

VC Industry Makes Slow Progress on Diversity

Despite their wide recognition for exerting a positive effect on business results, diversity and inclusion programs remain relatively rare among VC firms.

By David McCann | July 8, 2019

The Forecast is Cloud

The Forecast is Cloud

Cloud technology lets organizations be simultaneously innovative and cost-conscious.

By Vincent Ryan | June 18, 2019

Tax Departments Are Starving for Technology Investment

Tax Departments Are Starving for Technology Investment

The tax function needs the same kinds of modern tools that finance and accounting are increasingly acquiring, Deloitte says.

By David McCann | June 5, 2019

Report Suggests a Shift in Cost-Reduction Mentality

Report Suggests a Shift in Cost-Reduction Mentality

Instead of saving on costs to support strategic growth initiatives, companies are now more likely to be saving to support transformation efforts.

By David McCann | April 29, 2019

The Activist Investor: A CFO’s Unlikely Ally

The Activist Investor: A CFO’s Unlikely Ally

Don't be caught by surprise — learn to view your company through the eyes of an activist investor.

By Vincent Ryan | March 7, 2019