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 accountants.
◾ EY’s Myles Corson explains why finance transformation fails, and how CFOs can lead with clarity, not just control.
◾ AI use is up 72% - but so is the risk of shadow AI use, raising questions about security and strategy.
◾ Renewable energy M&A is slowing - CFOs must adapt fast or risk losing value.
TOP LONG WEEKEND READS
EXCLUSIVE Q&A
EY’s Myles Corson unpacks why most finance transformations fall short—and how CFOs can fix it. With 75% of CFOs reporting failed transformations in the past five years, Corson stresses that success hinges on communication, narrative clarity, and alignment—not just numbers.
He advocates for storytelling, outcome-driven tech adoption, and rethinking KPIs to reflect strategic value. In a world of continuous disruption, the CFO must evolve from steward to strategist, building trust and driving decisions across the business.
INSIGHTS
AI adoption among professionals has jumped from 48% to 72% in just one year, according to Intapp’s 2025 Technology Perceptions Survey. While firms report gains in productivity, creativity, and client engagement, 50% of professionals admit to using unauthorized AI tools—raising data security concerns.
As firms race to formalize policies, the report suggests that AI is becoming a standard part of strategic work. The challenge now: harness AI’s benefits without compromising sensitive information or losing control of innovation.
INSIGHTS
M&A activity in the renewable energy sector is slowing as CFOs face growing regulatory, operational, and ESG-related hurdles. The average deal duration in Environmental & Utilities jumped 21% in 2024, with stricter EU rules like CSRD and CSDDD reshaping due diligence.
Projects are being reassessed due to volatile pricing and infrastructure bottlenecks. To respond, CFOs are deploying advanced data rooms, AI tools, and ESG platforms to navigate complexity and avoid delays. The modern CFO must now be both compliance leader and strategic dealmaker.
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