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AICPA Panelists Examine Economic Outlook Survey Findings: CPA Leaders Remain Somewhat Pessimistic about US Economy

12/16/2011 - 13:02 - 1127 reads

AICPA Business and Industry Economic Outlook Survey measured nine components All nine components showed modest improvement in the fourth quarter Survey revealed increased optimism that the US economy will improve in 2012 AICPA Webcast, "Looking Ahead to 2012: Progress of Paralysis?" covering the survey to be made available

Economic, Business Confidence Plummets Among U.S., Europe CFOs: FEI-Baruch CFO Outlook Survey

11/22/2011 - 12:25 - 428 reads

Business and global economic confidence among Chief Financial Officers continues to dive to some of its lowest levels in over a year, according to the most recent survey "CFO Outlook" survey conducted by Financial Executives International (FEI) and Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business.

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Economic, Business Confidence Plummets Among U.S., Europe CFOs: FEI-Baruch CFO Outlook Survey

11/22/2011 - 12:23 - 224 reads

Business and global economic confidence among Chief Financial Officers continues to dive to some of its lowest levels in over a year, according to the most recent survey "CFO Outlook" survey conducted by Financial Executives International (FEI) and Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business.

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AICPA panel addresses economic data and what it means for CPAs

09/16/2011 - 18:15 - 1695 reads

Panelists in a recent AICPA Webcast were invited to take a close look at the pessimistic conclusions of the CPA Outlook Index for the third quarter, and consider what it could mean for CPAs and their clients.

A move toward separate accounting standards for private companies begins

08/18/2011 - 11:13 - 4732 reads

For all those private companies frustrated with being forced to spend $25,000 on a valuation of intangible property or goodwill, or spending hours drafting disclosures that users may not read, or being burdened with a myriad of other financial reporting responsibilities, there may be some relief on the way.

Accounting and finance professionals seem glum about the economy

05/12/2011 - 12:25 - 2105 reads

Recent survey results show accounting and finance pros paint a depressing picture of the U.S. economy including 70 percent who lack confidence in the strength of the economy.

CFOs speak out on economy, health care, wages, and benefits

05/12/2011 - 10:41 - 2501 reads

In a national biannual survey of U.S. Chief Financial Officers and senior comptrollers conducted by Grant Thornton LLP, 54% of respondents say the best way to reduce the U.S. federal deficit is to reduce spending.

CFO survey: U.S. leads Europe in economic, business confidence

02/01/2011 - 11:55 - 3284 reads

Chief Financial Officers in the United States lead CFOs in Europe in optimism, access to credit, and plans for hiring new workers, according to a recent survey. Despite their differences, U.S. and European CFOs share some of the same business challenges and economic worries as they kick off 2011.

Survey: Executives face greater job demands today than five years ago

12/20/2010 - 18:01 - 4356 reads

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More than 80 percent of chief financial officers recently interviewed said they believe it’s more difficult to be a company leader today than it was five years ago.

Business confidence remains high among CFOs; recruiting challenges rise

12/13/2010 - 16:12 - 2732 reads

A net 2 percent of chief financial officers interviewed for the Robert Half Financial Hiring Index said they plan to hire full-time accounting and finance professionals in the first quarter of 2011.