Instability isn’t stalling transformation
Although finance leaders have a guarded view of the U.S. economy, our 2026 Q3 CFO survey shows unsurpassed optimism about their own profits as AI begins to generate meaningful value.
What’s in the report?
- New views of AI’s current performance and future potential
- Transformation priorities and pain points
- Tariff and tax relief implications
- Spending trends for tech and sales and marketing
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Paul Melville is national managing partner in Grant Thornton Corporate Finance group and is located in Chicago.
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