Weekender Digest
WEEKLY EDITION BY MARINA MOUKA
Welcome to your latest CFO's Weekend Digest, your go-to source for the week’s top insights and updates tailored for financial leaders.
◼ Misalignment with CEOs and boards is cutting CFO careers short.
◼ The UK’s planned 2026 update to Section 20 of FRS 102 will overhaul lease accounting.
◼ Scaling agentic AI is slowed by poor data readiness, governance gaps, and employee resistance.
TOP LONG WEEKEND READS
INSIGHTS
CFO tenures are shrinking. Amid rising expectations, retirement, and strategic misalignment, many finance leaders now exit within two years.
EXPERT INSIGHTS
When the UK revises Section 20 of FRS 102, it won't just change lease accounting—it will rewrite the entire workflow for CFOs. Mark Chambers, Managing Director at IRIS Software Group, explains why this is a strategic shift with fundamental implications for your business, and what you need to do to prepare before the 2026 deadline.
INSIGHTS
Corporate AI spending is rising sharply, with 21% of leaders investing over $10 million. Yet scaling agentic AI is hindered by data gaps, workforce fears, and governance risks.
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