Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the significant role of CFOs in A-share listed companies, emphasizing their influence on financial health, strategic decision-making, and overall company performance. The total compensation for CFOs in A-shares reached 4.243 billion yuan, with an average salary of 760,300 yuan [1]. Group 1: CFO Compensation - The highest annual salary for a CFO in the A-share market is 2.3533 million yuan, while the lowest is 81,600 yuan, with the industry average exceeding 500,000 yuan [1]. - A total of 15 listed companies have CFOs earning over 1 million yuan, including companies like Taiping Bird, Baoxini Bird, and Dizuo Fashion, with salaries of 2.3533 million yuan, 1.5866 million yuan, and 1.5221 million yuan respectively [1]. Group 2: CFO Demographics - The majority of CFOs in the industry hold a bachelor's degree, but among the 15 CFOs earning over 1 million yuan, most have a master's degree. Only 5 have a diploma or bachelor's degree [4]. - The average age of CFOs is over 40, with the youngest being Lin Guixian from ST Jinbi, born in 1991, making him 34 years old. The youngest among the high-earning CFOs is Hu Xinyan from Huali Group, born in 1989, at 36 years old [4]. Group 3: Company Performance - Among the companies paying over 1 million yuan in CFO salaries, only 5 experienced a decline in revenue, with year-on-year decreases of 21.18% for Shengtai Group, 3.29% for Jinhong Group, 16.23% for Dizuo Fashion, 1.91% for Baoxini Bird, and 12.7% for Taiping Bird [4].