The percentage of respondents optimistic about the U.S. economy dropped since the first quarter. Own-organization optimism remains for about 50% of CPA decision-makers in a new AICPA & CIMA survey.
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Economic optimism, hiring plans rise despite continued concern about inflation
Compared with the end of 2023, own-company sentiment is higher among finance decision-makers in a quarterly survey released Thursday.
CFOs’ optimism about the economy remains low
Less than half of finance leaders in North America rate current economic conditions as “good or very good,” according to Deloitte’s 4Q23 North American CFO Signals survey, and most have a negative outlook regarding this year.
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More CPA decision-makers hesitate to hire amid economic concerns
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Big companies have big hopes for 2024
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Optimism on the rise among large-company CFOs, according to survey
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Inflation no longer the top challenge for CPA decision-makers, survey shows
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Pessimism, contraction plans rise for CPA decision-makers, survey shows
Driven by ongoing concerns about inflation, finance executives in business and industry project declines in profits for the coming year, according to a new AICPA & CIMA survey.
Inflation, talent, labor costs: 3 challenges amid slightly rising optimism
Most respondents in a quarterly survey are worried about inflation. But there’s a bit of a thaw in pessimism since the fourth quarter of last year. Learn more in this podcast episode with transcript.
Economic optimism still low but improving; concerns about inflation remain
After hitting a historic low at the end of 2022, the outlook for the U.S. economy rebounded somewhat in February 2023, but inflation remains a concern, according to the first-quarter Business and Industry Economic Outlook Survey released by AICPA & CIMA.
CFOs prepare to face a turbulent economy
Finance leaders share what they learned while navigating past crises and what CFOs can do to keep their organizations resilient.
The changing role of the CFO
Today’s finance chiefs must look to the future as much as to the past.
How CPAs focused on advisory services can answer several common questions
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Super Bowl CFO: How finance supports the Chiefs’ on-field success
Through scouting improvements and setting up remote IT networks, the Kansas City Chiefs’ CFO shares the role finance plays for a Super Bowl regular.
The number of CFOs who are women hits an all-time high
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