Economic indicators

The CAQ survey found auditing firm partners feeling pessimistic about issues like inflation, cybersecurity risks and greater regulation.

Accountants think small businesses will face some challenges in procuring fresh capital this year.

Finance professionals felt a little more upbeat about the world economy in the first quarter of the year, according to a recent survey.

Business leaders are more optimistic about revenue and profit expectations, though they still harbor concerns about the overall economy, according to a new survey.

Accountants are gaining a bit more confidence in the global economy, especially in North America and Western Europe, but uncertainties linger.

RSM US chief economist Joe Brusuelas examines the prospects for recession, and what accountants should be paying attention to on behalf of their clients. 

A survey from the CAQ asked auditors about the trends they're seeing at public companies.

The consumer price index was up 7.7% from a year earlier, the smallest annual advance since the start of the year and down from 8.2% in September.

Four out of five executives believe there will be a recession in the next six months, according to a survey from PwC.

Fears about inflation and a slump in business are dampening the economic confidence of accountants in the U.S. and other parts of the world, according to a new survey.