CFO surveys: data privacy ranks first, AI sixth but rising, and ROI remains in question

Aug 31, 2026 · Issue 5 · 6 sources, 9 articles

Research finds that data privacy is finance leaders' top focus, with AI ranked sixth but gaining. An Indian survey finds only 8% of CFOs see measurable value from AI, and Consero surveyed 102 finance leaders.

Who is affected and how

chief financial officer

Measurable return metrics need to be set in advance for AI investments.

accountant

AI use in finance processes needs to be planned together with data privacy considerations.

Narrative: Everyone uses it, few measure the return on investment

Sources

• Data privacy is CFOs’ top focus, while AI is 6th but gaining, research findscfo.com · Sep 4, 2026
• India’s CFOs are betting on AI, but only 8% see measurable valueconsultancy.in · Sep 4, 2026
• What 100+ Finance Leaders Reveal About Adoption, ROI, and Deal-Making [2026 CFO Report] | Conseroconseroglobal.com · Aug 31, 2026
• New Report from Rillion Reveals the Finance AI Illusion Across U.S. Finance Functions - Rome CEOromeceo.com · Aug 31, 2026
• Everyone wants AI, yet this is where most companies fail: this may be the key to billion-dollar returns - Pénzcentrumpenzcentrum.hu · Sep 2, 2026 · magyar
• Finance Services AI Consulting | Proven ROI & Efficiencymasterofcode.com · Aug 31, 2026

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