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As the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) advances the development of a pan-European standard for CFO competencies through Technical Committee 476 (CEN/TC 476), understanding the stakeholder landscape is critical. While this initiative originates in the EU, its effects are global. To make this relatable to an international audience, this article uses South Africa as a …

Strategic Stakeholders in the Implementation of European CFO Standards: A Global Analysis through the South African Lens Read More »

As the financial landscape becomes increasingly interconnected and regulated, the introduction of formal European standards for Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) under CEN/TC 476 presents a paradigm shift. The development of this standard aims not only to define the competencies and responsibilities of CFOs but also to reshape their professional environments—from hiring protocols to regulatory audits. …

Technical Applications and Strategic Use Cases of the Emerging European CFO Standards Read More »

In an era where finance leadership must adapt to rapid digitalization, complex regulatory landscapes, and increasing demands for transparency, the development of standardized competency frameworks for Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) has become critical. One of the most significant developments in this domain is the establishment of CEN/TC 476, a technical committee under the European Committee …

CEN/TC 476 and the Rise of CFO Standards in Europe: Implications for Global Finance Leadership Read More »

The 2025 CFO Pathways Report provides a timely and structured look at how the role of Chief Financial Officers is changing across regions and sectors. For the International CFO Alliance (ICFOA), the findings mirror the challenges and opportunities that many of its member associations are already observing. The report offers valuable context for how member …

CFO Leadership Is Shifting: What the 2025 CFO Pathways Report Means for ICFOA and Its Members  Read More »

By Diego Patricio Cazorla, President – Instituto Argentino de Ejecutivos de Finanzas (IAEF), April 2025 Experience to date indicates that the rollout costs of AI projects, given the practice acquired by companies during the successive technological changes of recent decades, will prove to be a reasonably predictable and manageable factor. This article aims to briefly …

The CFO and the AI: A New Partnership Is Forming Read More »

The Problem: A Fragmented Financial Governance Landscape Across Europe—and globally—Chief Financial Officers face an increasingly complex environment. Fragmentation in financial governance frameworks, inconsistent CFO role expectations, and uneven recognition of competencies across jurisdictions hinder both mobility and performance. This impacts multinational corporations and constrains the development of emerging market CFOs who seek alignment with international …

ICFOA’s Role in CEN/TC 476: Raising the Bar for CFO Leadership Read More »

As the world faces unprecedented challenges in sustainability, governance, and economic resilience, the role of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) is evolving rapidly. To capture this transformation, the International CFO Alliance (ICFOA) has launched the Global CFO Barometer, a comprehensive survey designed to understand how finance leaders are navigating these changes and driving sustainable growth in …

The Global CFO Perspective: Insights from the ICFOA Barometer Read More »