2025-26 Update: CFO Issues

This course will enable you to

• Discuss the latest economic, political, social and technology trends
• Use forecasting methods to answer questions about risk and uncertainty
• Increase the agility of your approach to governance and risk management
• Operate AI systems fairly, transparently and in alignment with professional standards

About the course

Finance leaders today face a constantly shifting landscape. From global political instability and economic uncertainty to evolving technologies and ESG pressures, CFOs must keep pace with complex challenges - and respond with clarity, agility, and integrity.

This course explores the most pressing issues impacting CFOs and finance leaders. You’ll begin with a global PEST analysis to identify short-term political, economic, social, and technological trends. From there, you’ll examine practical challenges around forecasting in uncertain times, increasing the agility of governance and risk management, and applying ethical principles to the use of AI within your organisation.

This course will give you the insight and confidence to lead through complexity, manage risk proactively, and uphold the integrity and trust central to the accounting profession.