Looking to 2027: Economic sentiment, hiring plans, inflation concerns

Journal of Accountancy Podcast by AICPA & CIMA

Sep 3, 202607:40Business

Overall, those who are pessimistic about the U.S. economy outnumber those who are optimistic this quarter . But, optimism rose slightly compared with the previous quarter , according to a quarterly survey of CPA decision...

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