CFO Insights and Analysis from Deloitte

Global Economic Brief: A New Focus on Supply Chains Deloitte’s Chief Global Economist Ira Kalish looks at the supply chain risk implications of the deteriorating U.S.-China relationship and how some countries and companies are responding. He also discusses a forecast by two economists who argue that global demographic trends will end the current, three-decade era of low inflation, low interest rates, and stagnant wages.

Measuring ROI and Risks of Social Impact Programs As environmental leaders gather for Climate Week during the U.N. General Assembly, sustainability and other corporate social impact activities may be top of mind for C-suite executives. Today, improved measurement techniques and data analytics can help companies fully understand the business value and risks of such efforts, allowing them to better allocate resources and make strategic decisions.

Letter From China: Local Focus Reshapes Strategy Encouraged by improving relations with Chinese authorities, many multinational corporations (MNCs) operating in China are reevaluating their ‘In China, for China’ strategies, putting in place new structures for local Chinese-based operations, including separations from global corporate headquarters. MNC CFOs can take steps to capitalize on growth opportunities and mitigate new risks associated with these evolving strategies.

As Climate Threats Rise, Businesses Shift into Action The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is spurring many leaders in business and government to accelerate their efforts to address the risks and impacts of climate change. As world leaders convene for the United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week, two Deloitte economists and a sustainability leader discuss how businesses are responding to climate issues. This is the first story in a series exploring sustainability during Climate Week in conjunction with the U.N. General Assembly.

A Data Foundation for Tax Automation Data wrangling technologies can help tax functions weighed down by complexity and mounting regulatory requirements take a lead in digital transformation. Capable of retrieving and transforming raw data for analysis and reporting, these tools allow tax teams to deploy and support other advanced digital applications, such as robotic process automation and analytics, for greater efficiency and transparency.