Results for “Finance Trends Survey” Search Submit Filter by: Advanced Filter All results Solutions Industry Typelist People Client Story Insights/Blogs Filter Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Blog November 15, 2019 CFOs Now Consider the Security and Privacy of Finance Data Their Top Priority “Data is the new oil,” proclaimed The Economist magazine in 2017, succinctly making the point that data has become extremely valuable and that those who have it need to keep it secure. Losing important company data can be the equivalent of a country losing control over its most precious energy resource. Finance executives certainly have received the message. CFOs responding to Protiviti’s 2019… Blog March 3, 2020 Moving Finance to the Cloud: What Finance Leaders Need to Know As cloud technology matures, an increasing number of companies are migrating financial functions away from on-premise systems. In our most recent Finance Trends survey, more than half (58%) of the respondents said that they plan to increase their spending on cloud applications in 2020 — indicating that they either have already migrated and or are planning to do so this year. The movement of… Whitepaper February 22, 2021 Four Ways Finance Leaders Strengthen Cybersecurity As CEOs and boards become more informed about the extreme threats that cybersecurity lapses pose, their expectations are growing. CFOs’ expanding contributions to fortifying organisational data security, the highest priority identified in Protiviti’s latest Global Finance Trends Survey, play a pivotal role in satisfying those high expectations. Board members demand coherent, relevant and… Survey December 17, 2024 2024 Consumer Goods and Retail Finance Priorities In this year’s survey, the finance leaders ranked financial planning and profitability analysis and reporting, strategic planning, routine reporting and closing activities, security and privacy of data, and process improvement as their top five priorities for the next 12 months. Blog December 18, 2019 Winning the Finance Talent War: Five Strategies Recruiting and retaining the right resources in the finance function has never been more critical due to accelerating adoption of new technologies and complying with a growing list of regulations. But a finance labor shortage often stands in the way of these imperatives, posing operational risks. Protiviti’s latest Executive Perspectives on Top Risks Survey, conducted annually by Protiviti… Blog June 10, 2025 Prioritize Cost Optimization Over Cost Cutting to Achieve Meaningful Results As pressure to reduce costs increases, CFOs have an opportunity to deepen their cross-functional influence and fortify their advisory role to the CEO and other C-suite leaders. Consider long-term viability: In today’s fast-moving business climate, old-school cost cutting can, while perhaps achieving a short-term quarterly objective, do more long-term harm than good. Keep in mind: Optimizing… News September 15, 2021 CFOs and Finance Leaders Face Growing Responsibilities, Including ESG Reporting, According to New Protiviti Survey Blog May 12, 2021 Lessons from a Pandemic: SAP Leaders Detail Financial Tech Trends Digital transformation and the migration of critical systems to the cloud were underway long before COVID-19 forced companies to quickly convert to a remote work footing in early 2020. The global pandemic, however, provided an imperative for companies to accelerate their plans. That shift, or “tech-celeration,” provides important context in which to analyze the answers of respondents from… Blog January 12, 2023 ESG: Nine Actions CFOs and Finance Leaders Can Take Today Findings from our latest Global Finance Trends survey reveal that environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy and reporting are taking center stage as a top priority of CFOs today. Case in point: In 75% of organizations, the finance team has taken on ESG risks and issues as part of its role. With their unique blend of financial management fundamentals, risk intelligence and access to… News October 8, 2024 AI Systems Elevate Cybersecurity and Data Risks; Protiviti-IIA Survey Reveals Growing Technology Concerns 12th Annual Survey cites among IT audit teams, 68% perceive high threat levels for cybersecurity over the next 12 monthsMENLO PARK, Calif. – October 8, 2024 – As the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) transforms industries, organizations are becoming increasingly aware of the elevated risks it brings—particularly in the areas of cybersecurity and data privacy. The 12th Annual Global… Load More
