Majority of CFOs want Government policy shift, but most don't expect it to happen

Majority of CFOs want Government policy shift, but most don't expect it to happen
Lee Marshall says CFOs have also highlighted they are concerned about succession planning. (Image: Supplied)
Dileepa Fonseka
Four out of five chief financial officers think Government policies need to change to “accelerate progress” but only 18% of them believe such changes will actually be made.When it comes to those calling for change, female chief financial officers (CFOs) were the most insistent on it, 84% believing wholesale change in Government policy was needed compared to 65% of male CFOs. However, 71% believed the Government placed a high priority on growth, while 56% were confident the current Government had a good understanding of what nee...

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