Financial Planning & Analysis
2025 CFO Audit Checklist: Six Strategic Planning Gaps That Mid-Market Companies Can No Longer Afford to Ignore
Mid-market CFOs in 2025 are navigating a planning environment defined by rate uncertainty, compressed growth timelines, and boards demanding greater forecast precision than ever before. The companies that will emerge strongest are not necessarily those with the most sophisticated tools — they are those whose planning processes are built on honest, rigorous foundations. This checklist identifies six structural gaps that deserve attention before the next planning cycle begins.
