2025 TECHNOLOGY CFO OUTLOOK SURVEY

The Tech Industry is on the Rebound in 2025

Are tech companies ready to reenter growth mode?

Over the past several years, tech leaders have had to make difficult decisions to weather compounding pressures like high interest rates, slow dealmaking, and growing labor costs. Fortunately, the tide seems to be shifting.

According to the 2025 Tech CFO Outlook Survey, which polled 100 tech CFOs on their plans, priorities, and concerns for the year ahead, tech companies expect to reenter growth mode in 2025. They’ll look to dealmaking, pricing strategy adjustments, and private funding to kickstart their growth.

At the same time, they’ll continue making operational improvements to mitigate risk and maintain stability. Tax is one area of focus, with tech CFOs exploring ways to better support their tax functions. Data privacy is another as tech companies seek to enhance trust with key stakeholders.

Explore what lies ahead for technology this year by reading the 2025 Tech CFO Outlook Survey.

Preview highlights from the full report below.

Report Highlights

Taking Trust to the Next Level

Trust and security remain top priorities for the tech industry in 2025, especially as companies increase investment in AI, which can expand their attack surface. To make the most of their security investments, tech leaders must also clearly communicate their security positioning to their key stakeholders.

89% of tech CFOs say protecting consumer data is priority for their company.

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54% of tech companies reported profitability increases in 2024.

An Optimistic Outlook for 2025

The challenges of the past few years were reflected in tech companies’ performance in 2024. But tech CFOs expect a more favorable economic environment in 2025 and are optimistic they can capitalize on new opportunities this year. 

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Investing in the Tax Function

Tech CFOs report their tax functions are under-resourced and struggle to meet compliance deadlines. Addressing these issues will require a combination of investment and co-sourcing or outsourcing arrangements.

83% of tech CFOs are concerned about tax risk in 2025.

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The last several years have been trying for tech, but there’s good news, too. All the challenges they’ve faced have forced tech CFOs to revisit their business strategies and make difficult decisions. Now, these companies have much stronger foundations on which to build their success, which we expect to see materialize in 2025.
Hank Galligan
Assurance Principal; National Technology Industry Leader