EY's 2025 Tax and Finance Operations (TFO) Survey, which polled 1,600 CFOs and senior tax and finance leaders across industries and geographies, dives deep on how organisations are adapting to geopolitical pressures, regulatory complexity, and rapid technology change.
Key insights in the study include:
- Geopolitical impact: 81% are making significant changes to supply chains and operations due to global disruptions.
- Legislative change: BEPS Pillar Two rules are cited as the most impactful regulatory shift, with 85% expecting higher taxes.
- Talent transformation: Functions aim to double time spent on high-value activities, retooling teams to maximize AI’s potential and address talent gaps.
- AI and data priority: 86% of leaders rank leveraging data, GenAI, and technology as their top priority, surpassing even compliance.
