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Future Ready CFO: Finance as the performance orchestrator in the age of transformation
Wolters Kluwer Corporate Performance & ESG has released its 2026 Future Ready CFO Report, sharing global insights from senior finance leaders on the forces reshaping the Office of the CFO. The research shows finance moving beyond preparation into a new era where orchestrating strategy, agility, and real-time decision making across the organization define what it means to be “future ready.”
Future Ready Lawyer: Building confidence in an AI era
The accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and the increasing intricacies of regulatory frameworks are raising expectations for law firms and corporate legal departments determined to be “future-ready.” As the 2026 Future Ready Lawyer Survey reveals, legal professionals worldwide are integrating AI more deeply into their daily operations, driving measurable improvements in efficiency, automation, and business growth. Yet, the path ahead brings significant hurdles, including ethical considerations, data privacy concerns, and the need to upskill talent. The seventh annual Future Ready Lawyer Survey Report explores how the convergence of these trends is shaping the way today’s legal professionals work. It provides insights into where law firms and corporate legal departments see opportunity, anticipate obstacles, and confront the unknown. The insights collected here are designed to help legal professionals confidently navigate an era of perpetual change.
Future Ready Healthcare: Generative AI - Balancing today’s needs and tomorrow’s vision
Five years after the start of the pandemic, health systems, physicians, nurses, and other clinicians are still grappling to find a new equilibrium in a world forever marked by the stress, burnout, and widespread trauma of the COVID-19 experience. Against the background of these fundamental pressures, organizations are also facing rising concerns around financial sustainability due to economic and regulatory uncertainty, exacerbated by ongoing workforce shortages that threaten to impact patient safety and the consumer experience.
Future Ready Accountant: The intelligence era - shift to AI and insights
Tax and accounting professionals today are reshaping what it means to deliver value. They’re evolving their strategies, embracing AI and automation, and deepening client relationships to drive sustainable success. This year’s Future Ready Accountant report is your trusted resource for understanding how firms are adapting to rising client expectations, regulatory complexity, and the accelerating pace of technological change.
Based on insights from over 2,700 firms across 14 countries.
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