The 2027 CFO/Controller Outlook & Sentiment Study

Webcast Panel and Survey Announced

CHICAGO, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The sentiments and outlooks of CFOs and corporate controllers will be identified by this important study. The 2027 CFO/Controller Outlook & Sentiment Study seeks to support corporate finance and accounting planning, strategies and priorities. The study results will be previewed at a complimentary webcast panel discussion scheduled for January 14, 2027, 1 PM CST (registration link below).

With unprecedented geopolitical risk, rapidly changing business environments, new AI technologies, and ongoing talent challenges, how will CFOs and financial controllers manage in 2027 and beyond? 

The annual benchmark study will identify the 2027 CFO/Controller Financial Performance Index™ (FPI), and the 2027 CFO/Controller Spending/Budget Index™ (SBI), along with predictions for key financial metrics, spending, talent, AI and technology forecasts for 2027.

"Our fifth annual outlook and sentiment study will identify the latest trends, and many insights into the most effective strategies for 2027 and beyond"", states Neil Brown, Controllers Council Executive Director. "Corporate finance and accounting executives should participate in the brief survey to be the first to receive the complimentary study report that will be previewed on a January webcast roundtable panel."

The study and webcast panel discussion are produced by the Controllers Council, the world's largest member association and community for Controllers, CFOs and related executives that is focused on professional certification and training, career development, networking and recognition.

To take the brief and confidential survey, 2027 CFO/Controller Outlook & Sentiment Study, link to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2027-cfo-outlook-study

To register for the complimentary webcast, 2027 CFO/Controller Outlook & Sentiment Study - Webcast Panel (CPE), link to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3488833317520778847/?source=news 

ABOUT Controllers Council
Controllers Council™ is a national and global member association, community and platform of more than 100,000 Controllers, CFOs, and corporate accounting and finance professionals focused on career development and training, best practice resources, networking, recognition and more. Programs include NASBA-certified continuing professional education (CPE), a national Career Center, strategic research studies, webcasts with expert panelists on trending topics, articles and whitepapers. Controllers Council publishes the annual CFO/Controller Sentiment™ Study, the Corporate Finance & Accounting Talent Study, the CFO/Controller Financial Performance Index™ (FPI), and the new Controllership 2030™ Predictions Panel and study. Controllers Council produces the annual Controller of the Year™ Awards, Meet the Controller™ Interview Series, and partners with the AICPA for the Controllers for a Cause™ CPA Scholarship Fund.

For more information, visit www.ControllersCouncil.org, or call Executive Director Neil Brown at 630-710-4710.

Media Contact:
Heather Hawes
630-772-1022
heather@controllerscouncil.org

SOURCE Controllers Council