We recently facilitated a discussion Group with David Rumbens and Emily Dabbs from Deloitte Access Economics.
“Deloitte CFO Sentiment – Confidence Bounces Back”
Below are some of our key highlights from this event
- The Australian economy has returned to strong growth. Pre-COVID employment levels have been surpassed
- 70% of CFO’s are now feeling optimistic about their financial prospects of their companies.
- Optimism compared to 6 months ago has improved significantly – to positive 62% from negative 30%.
- Several risks do still play on the minds of Australian CFO’s. Most are external as opposed to internal.
- Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) are seen as particularly important considerations when it comes to achieving strategic business objectives.
- A high number of CFO’s also see ESG including climate change as being a source of some significant risk in the long term.
- Of CFO’s looking to pursue more deals in 2021, acquisitions are being prioritised by almost two-thirds of CFOs.
- Flexible working and digital opportunities are a top priority for 2021.
- Closed borders have sent net overseas migration into reverse. This has had a particular impact on Victoria’s economic potential given it has benefited from net overseas migration.
- Retailers, big winners in 2020 are likely to face headwinds in 2021 as retail spending is likely to slow.
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