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Strategic and operational priorities for C-Suite leaders
As organizations enter 2026, senior executives face an environment characterized by economic volatility, rapid technological advancement, and evolving stakeholder expectations.
Explore the key strategic, operational, and technology priorities shaping the C suite agenda in 2026, and how leaders can position their organizations for growth.
Tax strategy
Following the passage of sweeping tax changes in 2025's One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act, 2026 is likely to be a year of transition, as guidance evolves and changes take effect. In the meantime, both businesses and individuals should be proactive in evaluating tax planning opportunities to maximize savings and optimize their financial strategy.
Discover our insights on tax strategy:
• Webinar: Unlocking value through R&D tax credits, Section 174, and fixed asset planning
• Webinar: Crossing state lines - Residency planning and the tax risks you can't ignore
• OBBB and beyond: Essential considerations for year-end tax planning and 2026 preparation
• ‘No Tax on Tips and Overtime’: How to report income, claim deduction
• One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Tax highlights and strategies for individuals
• Tariff taxation: How to assess your state sales tax exposure
Optimizing performance
Businesses need to be at the top of their game to stay ahead of the competition on a rapidly changing playing field. Position your organization to best navigate new challenges and opportunities by optimizing resources, improving operations, and leveraging technology to drive innovation.
Discover our insights on optimizing performance:
• Strategic techsourcing: Shifting finance teams from tactical to transformational
• Workforce efficiency in a changing economy
• Prompt engineering for executives: Unlocking strategic value from AI
• Five focus areas for high-impact finance automation
• Designing effective executive incentive compensation plans
Resilience
Though macro issues continue to create uncertainty in the boardroom, leaders should remember that a changing environment is not inherently negative. Those who understand it are better equipped to rethink their operations and make strategic investments that drive growth even amid ongoing shifts.
Discover our insights on resilience:
• Turning budgets into living plans through continuous forecasting
• Amid tariffs, inventory and supply chain management matter more than ever
• Financial agility in a dynamic market: Harness tech, data, and outsourced insights
Managing risk
Executives need effective risk management to safeguard their organizations against potential threats while capitalizing on opportunities. A proactive approach to the various risks—financial, operational, strategic, and compliance-related—helps businesses anticipate and prepare for uncertainties, supporting resilience and stability in an ever-changing market environment.
Discover our insights on managing risk:
• Webinar: Recovering from a cyber incident - What you need to know, now
• Cyber incidents and your audit: Remaining resilient after the breach
• Cybersecurity events and SOC 2: Strengthen controls to rebuild trust
• Webinar: CMMC requirements in action - Preparing your organization for compliance
Capital markets
After a year defined by heightened uncertainty, expectations have reset, and dealmakers are shifting their attention toward execution: deploying capital selectively, driving operational value, and positioning portfolios to perform across a range of economic outcomes. Success in 2026 will hinge on operational excellence and the capacity to adapt as markets continue to evolve.
Discover our insights on capital markets:
• 2026 Private Equity Outlook: From recalibration to execution
• Alternative investment fund managers: What matters for 2026
• Dealmakers Unplugged Video Series
• IPO readiness: Reporting your crypto assets and activities
• Private Equity: Illustrative Financial Statements
• Private equity portfolio companies: Auditor selection guide
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