Economic indicators

They are feeling a little more upbeat about the U.S. economy as recession fears fade, according to a new survey.

Only 17% of executives now anticipate a recession, according to a survey released by PwC, and 74% believe they can attract and retain the talent they need.

Economic confidence among accountants in North America grew in the second quarter, but declined in other parts of the world.

American businesses are poised to slow or freeze hiring as they grow increasingly worried about the economic outlook, according to a Deloitte survey of chief financial officers.

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.

With inflation still running high, companies are looking for advice from the accountants about how to cope with rising costs.

The worry has been getting worse for five consecutive quarters, according to MetLife/U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index.

AICPA and CIMA found that U.S. executives were more pessimistic than ever when it comes to business growth, hiring and the impact of inflation.

Nearly half of CFOs anticipate a recession by next year, but they're more concerned about inflation than a recession, according to a new survey by Deloitte.

Economic confidence among accountants and finance professionals in North America has declined to levels seen during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Audit partners in the U.S. see the top economic risks to businesses as inflation, labor shortages, and supply shortages and supply chain disruptions, according to a new survey by the CAQ.