Is the economy getting better or worse? It depends on who you ask. Two recent polls show that Americans are beginning to feel a bit better about the economy, but CEOs are feeling gloomy. For the first time in almost a year, more Americans say the economy is getting better than those who say it’s getting worse.

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On January 23, the remaining contenders for the GOP presidential nomination hit the ground running in Tampa. Romney and Gingrich dominated the debate and traded barbs over character and electability. But, despite the fireworks, core issues – tax reform, deregulation, and economic growth – were discussed.

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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

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There remains a lingering lack confidence in the resilience of many Cloud solutions. The CIO must look at moving the Cloud computing discussion past technology and economics and onto the major benefits such as business agility, time to market, and competitive positioning

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Chief financial officers surveyed recently forecast an increase in hiring during the fourth quarter of 2011.

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Speaking at the AICPA/IFRS Foundation Conference on International Financial Reporting Standards in Boston recently, Jerry de St. Paer, executive chair, Group of North American Insurance Enterprises (GNAIE), said the current proposals and timelines advanced by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) contain fatal flaws.

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The new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFBP) is experiencing some "technical problems" in its infancy.

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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.

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The outlook for the U.S. economy turned negative in the third quarter for the first time since 2009 as prospects for recovery waned and concerns about a second recession rose.

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Manufacturers are anticipating a surge of skill shortage as the Baby Boomers retire. Most of those surveyed have current job openings and are encouraging older workers to stay on the job.

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If your business clients need extra help, you might suggest they hire their teenage children to pitch in after school or on weekends. This strategy may result in tax savings and other potential benefits if the children are treated as official employees.

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Forward-thinking leaders learn to harness complexity to their advantage. They take processes with many distinctive parts and integrate each element into a smoothly functioning whole.

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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.

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Trust is a vital element of business, yet it's difficult to measure and often gets overlooked. Two research groups have devised their own rating systems to determine which companies are most trustworthy.

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which is responsible for accounting standards in the U.S. and for the protection of investors, has said it will decide by the end of this year whether to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for U.S. public companies.

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