Fuqua School of Business Archives - CFO

50% of CFOs Increased Net Spending in Q4 Despite Economic Concerns

50% of CFOs Increased Net Spending in Q4 Despite Economic Concerns

Although spending increases dropped overall, half of CFOs still had to spend more in Q4.

By Adam Zaki | December 21, 2022

CEO Pay Is Higher When the CFO Is Newly Hired

CEO Pay Is Higher When the CFO Is Newly Hired

Research suggests finance chiefs are prone in early years on the job to "manage earnings," perhaps because of compensation-motivated pressure from the boss.

By David McCann | December 9, 2019

Data Security Distracts CFOs from ‘Day Jobs’

Data Security Distracts CFOs from ‘Day Jobs’

About 20% of finance chiefs admit their companies' systems have been hacked, yet their level of optimism stays at a record high: Duke/CFO Outlook Survey.

By David McCann | June 13, 2018

CFO Optimism Climbs to 22-Year High

CFO Optimism Climbs to 22-Year High

The Duke/CFO Global Business Outlook survey shows finance chiefs are more confident about the economy than at any point since 1996.

By | March 7, 2018

Tax Cuts Trigger CFO Optimism

Tax Cuts Trigger CFO Optimism

U.S. finance chiefs see earnings growth in 2018, but they also expect higher wage and benefits costs.

By | February 20, 2018

U.S. Recession Chances Double: CFOs (Video)

U.S. Recession Chances Double: CFOs (Video)

John Graham of Duke University discusses the results of the first quarter's Duke University/CFO Global Business Outlook Survey.

By CFO Staff | March 10, 2016

3rd-Quarter Economic Outlook: U.S. Stronger, Latin America Weaker

3rd-Quarter Economic Outlook: U.S. Stronger, Latin America Weaker

The latest Duke/CFO survey reveals more confidence in the U.S., less confidence in Latin America, and greater concern about regulation

By David W. Owens | September 9, 2014

Poised for Growth

Poised for Growth

CFOs plan to hire and spend more, according to the latest Duke/&splt;i>CFO&splt;/i> Global Business Outlook Survey.

By Kate O'Sullivan | April 15, 2013

CFOs Are Shaky at the Cliff’s Edge

CFOs Are Shaky at the Cliff’s Edge

Finance chiefs are less optimistic than they were last quarter and urge compromise on the fiscal cliff.

By Kate O'Sullivan | December 12, 2012

Pathways to Growth

Pathways to Growth

A new book tells how companies can put their growth plans on the right track.

By Edward Teach | September 1, 2012

Muddling Through

Muddling Through

CFOs continue to hire but are less optimistic, according to the latest Duke/&splt;i>CFO&splt;/i> Business Outlook Survey.

By Kate O'Sullivan | August 1, 2012

Have We Reached the End of the Tunnel?

Have We Reached the End of the Tunnel?

CFO optimism matches prerecession levels, and hiring plans gain steam.

By Kate O'Sullivan | April 15, 2012