CFO Insights Welcome to the May issue of CFO Insights.This month, we invite you to participate in the 2024 Finance Trends Survey and share your insights! We also share practical tips for finance leaders on how to leverage AI for their organization, highlight an on-demand webinar discussing what you need to know about the IPO journey and feature insights from a client on how they enabled AI adoption through next-generation governance.Read on for our thoughtful insights on how to navigate risk in a dynamic world. Featured Pieces Share Your Insights Through May 31 2024 Finance Trends SurveyThe 2024 report will be released in fall 2024. This survey will take 15 minutes, and all responses are confidential. The survey will be available through Friday, May 31. Click here to view the 2023 report. Take the Survey Leveraging AI in Finance: Move From Theory to Practice Forbes ArticleWith AI's predictive capabilities, finance leaders can optimize costs, improve profitability, and drive significant value and performance improvements. Read More Need to Know for the CFO: Top 5 On-Demand Webinar: What You Need to Know About the IPO Journey Join our two-part IPO webinar series exploring the public company readiness and IPO journey. Hosted by industry experts from Protiviti and DLA Piper, this webinar offers invaluable insights into each phase of the IPO journey, from initial preparation to post-closing obligations. Read more Research Reveals Where CFOs and Boards Align — and Diverge — on Priorities and Risks It has never been more important for board members and the C-suite to align on the issues that pose the greatest challenges to their organizations. New research shows that while boards and C-suites align on governance priorities in the boardroom, a handful of “perception gaps” — specifically concerning how CFOs and directors address and prioritize talent-related growth impediments, crisis... Read more Enabling Enterprise AI Adoption Through Next-Generation Governance Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly important in the enterprise, thanks in part to the rise of generative AI (GenAI). While not a new technology or concept, AI (including machine learning) holds tremendous promise to transform various business functions and activities worldwide — from accounting and finance to cybersecurity, customer experience and more. In boardrooms and C-suite... Read more Key Questions Directors Should Ask During the Due Diligence Process Whether an acquisition is a stand-alone, complementary entity or an integration, the due diligence process is undergoing a paradigm shift due to the higher cost of funding and the impact of failed transactions. Boards should expect a more aggressive focus on due diligence. Read more CSRD Compliance Creates Unique Challenges for Manufacturers The CSRD ushered in a new, higher-stakes ESG compliance era when it took effect in January 2023. Its far-reaching reporting requirements will require many manufacturing companies – based in the EU as well as the United States and the rest of the world – to overhaul, rather than modify, existing ESG reporting capabilities. Read more Want more? Subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website or contact us. Topics Board Matters Industries Financial Services