While 38% of North America respondents feel greater optimism about the financial prospects for their companies, 39% feel less optimism.
- 61% of CFOs cite the economy (growth, consumer demand, etc.) as their leading external risk
- 22% ranked interest rates as a leading risk
- 49% cited inflation
- 50% cited cybersecurity and geopolitics as their other two top external risk worries
- 26% of CFOs say now is a good time to be taking greater risks
- 18% find debt financing attractive
- 51% cited work/life balance as the reason for considering a career move
- 52% who currently hold board positions devote 10 to 15 hours a month doing board work