MIT Sloan CFO Summit 2026

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CFO (Chief Financial Officer)

The senior executive responsible for the financial strategy, reporting, controls and capital structure of an organisation. At the MIT CFO Summit, CFOs and finance leaders compare how they allocate capital, manage risk and report to boards.

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FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)

The finance function that builds budgets, forecasts and management reporting, and translates operating plans into financial outcomes. Summit sessions often focus on how FP&A teams use scenario planning and automation.

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Treasury

The function that manages cash, liquidity, banking relationships, debt and foreign-exchange exposure. Treasury leaders at the summit typically focus on working capital, funding costs and cash visibility.

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Working capital

The difference between current assets and current liabilities, covering receivables, payables and inventory. CFOs use working-capital metrics to release cash and fund growth without new debt.

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Capital allocation

The process of deciding where to invest cash - organic growth, M&A, dividends, buybacks or debt reduction. It is a core CFO agenda item and a frequent theme in summit discussions.

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Scenario planning

A forecasting method that models several plausible futures rather than a single budget. Finance teams use it to stress-test revenue, costs and liquidity under different market conditions.

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Zero-based budgeting

A budgeting approach that starts each cost line from zero and requires managers to justify every spend, rather than rolling forward prior-year budgets. CFOs use it to reset cost structures.

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Internal controls

The policies and procedures that safeguard assets, ensure accurate reporting and support compliance. Controls are a board-level concern for CFOs, especially as finance systems become more automated.

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GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the standard framework for financial reporting in the United States. CFOs and controllers at US-listed companies apply GAAP to external reporting and audit.

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SEC reporting

The periodic disclosure obligations of US-listed companies, including annual 10-K and quarterly 10-Q filings. CFOs and investor-relations teams coordinate these filings with auditors and counsel.

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Investor relations

The function that communicates strategy, performance and risk to shareholders, analysts and creditors. CFOs often own the financial narrative alongside the IR team.

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M&A

Mergers and acquisitions, including target screening, due diligence, valuation, financing and integration. Finance leaders at the summit discuss how to price deals and retain talent after close.

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ESG reporting

Disclosure of environmental, social and governance metrics to investors, regulators and other stakeholders. CFOs are increasingly responsible for controls and assurance over these non-financial data.

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Liquidity

The cash and liquid assets available to meet obligations and fund operations. Treasury and CFO teams model liquidity under stress scenarios and manage credit facilities accordingly.