Provides highlights of recent CFO survey results from Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, North America, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Deloitte global report, November 2011 l 33 pages
The CFO Survey Q1 2013
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Last quarter’s responses hinted that the Australian economy was at a turning point as optimism levels bounced back into positive territory.
The results from Deloitte’s Q1 2013 CFO Survey Q1 2013 have further supported this as CFOs expressed a more upbeat outlook of the global picture.
Only 34% of CFOs cited the slowdown in China as a concern, and similarly, only 25% of CFOs were worried about U.S. economic uncertainty following easing concerns over the fiscal cliff.
Additionally, the impact of lower interest rates is being reflected in more positive attitudes towards risk, credit and funding.
As a result, CFOs are more confident, but they aren’t enjoying the sun just yet. Caution still characterises many business strategies.
The outlook for M&A remains overcast with most CFOs focused on more pressing priorities or not actively seeking out opportunities.
Current CFO Survey
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