The year ahead is a pivotal one for CFOs, where bold action will separate market leaders from the competition. As companies pursue new growth strategies, several key trends will reshape the business landscape: transformative artificial intelligence (AI) investments, renewed M&A activity and the integration of sustainability into core growth strategies.
Chicago-based IPA 100 firm BDO USA (FY23 net revenue of $2.9 billion) shares its 2025 CFO Outlook Survey, capturing insights from 500 CFOs across life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, retail and technology companies. This survey reveals how businesses will navigate this landscape, drive innovation and fuel new growth.
While organizations accelerate strategic initiatives, they also have to contend with evolving risks including federal policy shifts, rising cyber threats, and competition for top talent. Market leaders will be determined by their ability to navigate their organizations through this complexity while maintaining discipline in executing against strategic growth initiatives.
Download BDO’s 2025 CFO Outlook Survey here.
