One third of chief financial officers (CFO) of major Irish-based companies are optimistic about their companies’ financial prospects this year, a survey by Deloitte has found.

A survey of chief financial officers at Irish companies shows more than three quarters (78%) believe the new government will boost international confidence in our economy.

SIX in 10 chief financial officers at Ireland’s top companies expect sales and profits to grow over the next six months, according to the latest Deloitte chief financial officers’ survey.

THE majority of leading finance directors in Irish companies believe NAMA will have a positive effect on credit flow and the profile of the banking sector.

Some 60% of Chief Financial Officers of Irish companies believe that the National Assets Management Agency (NAMA) will ultimately have some positive impact on the availability of credit, according to a new survey.

Almost four out of five (78%) Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) of major Irish companies believe that the economy will not significantly recover until 2011, according a Quarter 4 (Q4) 2009 survey carried out by Deloitte

THE focus of chief financial officers at major Irish companies has shifted from cost cutting to profits, according to research from Deloitte.

IRELAND will be a key target for the one-in-three global companies considering relocating parts of their business.

The economic slowdown and high profile corporate failures, are changing the role of the chief financial officer, says a Deloitte & Touche Management Consultants survey.