Detailed Survey Results 1Q 2017
|
|
- Timothy Hudson
- 5 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Detailed Survey Results 1Q
2 Survey Background Conducted between February 7-22, 2017 Quarterly Survey CPA decision makers (primarily CFOs, CEOs and Controllers) AICPA members in Business & Industry only 930 qualified responses 2
3 Survey Highlights 76 Overall index improved Up from 74 last quarter, and 63 in Q All components up year to year Optimism, expansion plans, revenues and employment 3 points quarter to quarter 69% Now optimistic about U.S. Economy Outlook for economy at a new high mark the highest since 2004 Optimism in retail falls off from 50% optimistic in Q4 to 38% in Q1 Manufacturing continues to improve Healthcare declines 67% Have plans for expansion Index component improves from 74 to 77 as those with plans to expand lower than Q3 61% of companies with revenues <$10 million and 72% with $10 to $100 million now have plans to expand Expansion plans for companies with revenues > $1 billion also recover from 62% to 66% 3
4 4 4
5 CPA Outlook Index The CPA Outlook Index is a robust measure of sentiment about the U.S. economy that is supported by the unique insight and knowledge that CEOs, CFOs, Controllers, and other CPA executives have about the prospects for their own organizations, their expectations for revenues and profits, and their plans for spending and employment. The CPA Outlook Index is the composite of the following nine indicators at equal weights: U.S. Economy Optimism - Respondent optimism about the U.S. economy Organization Optimism - Respondent optimism about prospects for their own organization Expansion Plans - Respondent expectations of whether their business will expand over the next 12 months Revenue - Expectations for increases or decreases in revenue over the next 12 months Profits - Expectations for increases or decreases in profits over the next 12 months Employment - Expectations for increases or decreases in headcount over the next 12 months IT Spending - Plans for IT spending over the next 12 months Other Capital Spending - Plans for capital spending over the next 12 months Training & Development - Plans for spending on employee training and development over the next 12 months A reading above 50 indicates a generally positive outlook with increasing activity. A reading below 50 indicates a generally negative outlook with decreasing activity. 5
6 CPA Outlook Index (CPAOI) CPA Outlook Index CPA Outlook Index 1Q12 2Q12 3Q12 4Q12 1Q13 2Q13 3Q13 4Q13 1Q14 2Q14 3Q14 4Q14 1Q15 2Q15 3Q15 4Q15 1Q16 2Q16 3Q16 4Q16 1Q
7 CPA Outlook Index Component Indicators U.S. Economic Optimism Organization Optimism Expansion Plans Revenue Profits Employment IT Spending Other Capital Spending Training & Development Total CPAOI
8 CPA Outlook Index (CPAOI) vs. GDP CPA Outlook Index 10.0% 8.0% 6.0% 4.0% 2.0% 0.0% -2.0% -4.0% CPA Outlook Index Change in GDP GDP Growth 4Q15 1Q16 2Q16 3Q16 4Q16 1Q % 0.8% 1.4% 3.2% 1.9% -6.0% -8.0% -10.0% 8
9 9 9
10 US Economy and Organization Highlights 69% Optimism for U.S. economy up from 62% in Q4 66% Organizational optimism up from 61% in Q4 33% Inflation concerns increase to 2014 levels New administration results cited by both optimists and pessimists Optimists noted hopes for regulatory relief, tax reform, and infrastructure spending Pessimists noted healthcare reform and costs, interest rate increases, and oil/gas prices anticipated Optimism for respondent s own organization at 66% is higher than any period since 4Q 2014 The percentage of companies with expansion plans rose from 62% in Q4 to 67% The percentage of companies expecting their businesses to contract eased from 14% in Q4 to 13% in Q1 Concern about labor costs continues to be most significant but eased from 43% to 40% Raw material cost increases now concern 24% up from 20% in Q4 Energy cost and interest rate concerns both dropped Energy from 10% to 7% Interest from 23% to 21% 10 10
11 Optimism & Expansion U.S., Organization, Expansion 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 1Q12 2Q12 3Q12 4Q12 1Q13 2Q13 3Q13 4Q13 1Q14 2Q14 3Q14 4Q14 1Q15 2Q15 3Q15 4Q15 1Q16 2Q16 3Q16 4Q16 1Q17 U.S. 43% 34% 22% 21% 32% 49% 44% 38% 49% 51% 52% 64% 68% 52% 48% 45% 28% 37% 38% 62% 69% Organization 55% 54% 44% 41% 50% 57% 55% 57% 59% 61% 65% 67% 63% 58% 59% 53% 44% 53% 53% 61% 66% Expansion 61% 61% 56% 50% 58% 62% 62% 62% 63% 64% 68% 71% 64% 61% 60% 57% 52% 58% 62% 62% 67% 11 11
12 For your business, are you more concerned about inflation or deflation? For your business, over the next 6 months, are you more concerned about the possibility of? 100% Inflation or Deflation? 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 37% 38% 36% 35% 33% 32% 31% 30% 31% 32% 29% 27% 23% 23% 25% 23% 22% 23% 33% 18% 28% 6% 9% 10% 9% 10% 12% 10% 10% 11% 12% 6% 7% 7% 7% 8% 6% 5% 14% 4% 3% 11% 1Q12 2Q12 3Q12 4Q12 1Q13 2Q13 3Q13 4Q13 1Q14 2Q14 3Q14 4Q14 1Q15 2Q15 3Q15 4Q15 1Q16 2Q16 3Q16 4Q16 1Q17 Inflation Deflation 12
13 Inflationary Risks and Costs Inflationary Factor Representing the Most Significant Risk to your Business 55% 44% 44% 43% 40% 3% 0% 4% 1% Food costs 2% 6% 11% 10% 8% 5% Energy costs 20% 19% 20% 18% Raw material costs Labor costs Interest rates 1Q16 3% 6% 19% 44% 19% 9% 2Q16 0% 11% 20% 44% 16% 9% 3Q16 4% 5% 18% 55% 14% 4% 4Q16 1% 10% 20% 43% 23% 4% 1Q17 2% 8% 24% 40% 21% 5% 24% 19% 16% 14% 23% 21% 9% 9% 4% Other 4% 5% 13 13
14 14 14
15 Key Performance Indicator Highlights Revenues and Profits Revenue and Profit projections both improve Expected revenue increase for coming twelve months improves from 3.6% in Q4 to 4.3% in Q1 Profit projections also increase from 3.1% in Q4 to 3.5% in Q1 Hiring and Employment Headcount plans improve; costs also tick up Anticipated increases in headcount for the coming year increased to 1.6% in Q4 to 1.8% in Q1 Salary and benefit cost maintains at 2.1% for Q1 Healthcare cost projections also to fall from 6.1%, back to 3Q16 at 5.6% Spending Plans R&D spending, Marketing lead the improvements Spending for IT continues projected at 3.0% in Q1 Training ticks up from 1.6% to 1.8% Other capital spending slightly decreased from 2.7% in Q4 to 2.6% R&D spending jumps from 1.5% in Q4 to 1.7% in Q1 Marketing increased from 1.5% in Q4 to 1.7% in Q
16 Key Performance Indicators Expected Growth in Revenue and Profits Thinking about the coming 12 months, please comment on the probable change for your organization for 10.0% 8.0% 6.0% 4.0% 2.0% 0.0% -2.0% -4.0% -6.0% -8.0% -10.0% 1Q12 2Q12 3Q12 4Q12 1Q13 2Q13 3Q13 4Q13 1Q14 2Q14 3Q14 4Q14 1Q15 2Q15 3Q15 4Q15 1Q16 2Q16 3Q16 4Q16 1Q17 Revenue 3.5% 3.1% 2.6% 2.1% 3.0% 3.1% 3.3% 3.6% 3.6% 3.8% 4.4% 4.7% 3.6% 3.2% 3.3% 2.9% 1.7% 3.0% 2.9% 3.6% 4.3% Profit 2.9% 2.6% 2.2% 1.4% 2.1% 2.4% 2.5% 2.7% 2.9% 2.9% 3.6% 3.9% 2.8% 2.4% 2.6% 2.0% 0.7% 1.5% 2.3% 3.1% 3.5% 16 16
17 Employees, Salary & Benefits and Healthcare Costs Thinking about the coming 12 months, please comment on the probable change for your organization 10.0% 8.0% 6.0% 4.0% 2.0% 0.0% -2.0% -4.0% -6.0% -8.0% -10.0% 1Q12 2Q12 3Q12 4Q12 1Q13 2Q13 3Q13 4Q13 1Q14 2Q14 3Q14 4Q14 1Q15 2Q15 3Q15 4Q15 1Q16 2Q16 3Q16 4Q16 1Q17 Employees 1.5% 1.1% 0.8% 0.5% 1.1% 1.0% 1.3% 1.2% 1.5% 1.3% 1.8% 2.1% 1.6% 1.5% 1.3% 1.0% 0.5% 1.1% 1.3% 1.6% 1.8% Salary & Benefits 2.0% 2.0% 1.9% 1.9% 2.2% 2.2% 2.3% 2.2% 2.2% 2.1% 2.4% 2.5% 2.0% 2.1% 2.0% 1.8% 1.4% 1.8% 2.1% 2.3% 2.3% Healthcare 6.2% 6.3% 6.4% 6.4% 6.3% 6.7% 6.8% 6.6% 6.2% 5.7% 6.6% 5.9% 5.8% 5.8% 5.8% 5.4% 5.4% 5.7% 5.6% 6.1% 5.6% 17 17
18 Pricing & Other Costs Average Change Expected Thinking about the coming 12 months, please comment on the probable change for your organization 10.0% 8.0% 6.0% 4.0% 2.0% 0.0% -2.0% -4.0% -6.0% -8.0% -10.0% 1Q12 2Q12 3Q12 4Q12 1Q13 2Q13 3Q13 4Q13 1Q14 2Q14 3Q14 4Q14 1Q15 2Q15 3Q15 4Q15 1Q16 2Q16 3Q16 4Q16 1Q17 Prices Charged 1.4% 1.2% 1.2% 1.1% 1.3% 1.1% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.8% 1.7% 1.7% 1.4% 1.4% 1.6% 1.5% 0.8% 1.3% 1.5% 1.8% 1.9% Input Prices 2.1% 1.9% 1.9% 1.9% 2.0% 1.8% 1.9% 1.8% 1.8% 2.4% 2.3% 2.1% 2.1% 2.0% 2.2% 2.1% 1.5% 2.1% 1.9% 2.4% 2.4% 18 18
19 Spending Plans IT, Other Capital & Training Thinking about the coming 12 months, please comment on the probable change for your organization for 10.0% 8.0% 6.0% 4.0% 2.0% 0.0% -2.0% -4.0% -6.0% -8.0% -10.0% 1Q12 2Q12 3Q12 4Q12 1Q13 2Q13 3Q13 4Q13 1Q14 2Q14 3Q14 4Q14 1Q15 2Q15 3Q15 4Q15 1Q16 2Q16 3Q16 4Q16 1Q17 IT 2.8% 2.8% 2.4% 2.1% 2.7% 2.8% 2.7% 2.9% 3.2% 3.1% 3.3% 3.3% 3.1% 3.1% 3.0% 2.8% 2.3% 2.6% 2.8% 2.9% 3.0% Other Capital 2.1% 2.0% 1.7% 1.3% 1.9% 2.2% 2.2% 2.1% 2.3% 2.4% 2.9% 3.2% 2.4% 2.4% 2.5% 2.4% 1.5% 2.1% 2.4% 2.7% 2.6% Training 1.4% 1.2% 1.0% 0.7% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.5% 1.7% 1.8% 2.0% 2.2% 1.6% 1.8% 1.4% 1.4% 1.1% 1.3% 1.6% 1.6% 1.8% 19 19
20 Spending Plans Marketing & R&D 10.0% Thinking about the coming 12 months, please comment on the probable change for your organization for 8.0% 6.0% 4.0% 2.0% 0.0% -2.0% -4.0% -6.0% -8.0% -10.0% 1Q12 2Q12 3Q12 4Q12 1Q13 2Q13 3Q13 4Q13 1Q14 2Q14 3Q14 4Q14 1Q15 2Q15 3Q15 4Q15 1Q16 2Q16 3Q16 4Q16 1Q17 Marketing 1.8% 1.5% 1.1% 1.0% 1.5% 1.4% 1.5% 1.5% 1.7% 1.6% 1.6% 1.8% 1.6% 1.8% 1.6% 1.6% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 1.5% 1.9% R&D 1.2% 1.0% 0.6% 0.6% 0.9% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.2% 1.3% 1.3% 1.2% 1.7% 1.2% 0.9% 1.1% 1.1% 1.5% 1.7% 20 20
21 21 21
22 Hiring Plans 22% Hiring plans continue to improve 16% Are hesitant to hire needed employees 52% of all companies say they have the appropriate number of employees Those with excess number of employees eased another point to only 8% down from 13% in Q The total of companies who say they have too few employees is 38%, compared to only 31% in Q The percentage with too few employees who are reluctant to hire rose from 15% to 16% Those with too few employees that are planning to hire rose two points from 20% in Q4 to 22% in Q
23 Overall staff situation relative to your needs Given current conditions, how would you characterize your overall staffing situation relative to your needs (i.e., do you have excess capacity or are employees stretched)? 55% 53% 52% 49% 48% 13% 12% 13% 9% 8% 18% 16% 17% 16% 15% 22% 21% 19% 20% 15% 3% 2% 1% 1% 2% We have an excess number of employees We have approximately the appropriate number of employees We have too few employees, but are hesitating to hire We have too few employees and are planning to hire 1Q16 13% 53% 16% 15% 3% 2Q16 12% 49% 18% 19% 2% 3Q16 13% 48% 17% 21% 1% 4Q16 9% 55% 15% 20% 1% 1Q17 8% 52% 16% 22% 2% Other 23 23
24 24 24
25 Top Challenges Facing Organizations Employee and benefit costs jumped one spot to the first place in the ranking of challenges Regulatory requirements slipped to the second place of the challenges list Domestic economic conditions fell another slot this quarter to fourth as Availability of skilled personnel returned to the third place. Domestic competition maintained in the fifth place, with Developing new products/services/markets dropping two places down to the eighth place Changing customer preferences moving up from eighth to the sixth place while Domestic political leadership remained in the seventh spot Staff turnover moved up one to ninth in challenges Materials/supplies/equipment costs returned to the top ten for the first time since Q
26 Top Challenges for Organizations Please indicate the top three challenges for your organization 1Q16 2Q16 3Q16 4Q16 1Q17 1 Domestic economic conditions Regulatory requirements/changes Regulatory requirements/changes Regulatory requirements/changes Employee and benefits costs 2 Regulatory requirements/changes Domestic economic conditions Domestic economic conditions Employee and benefits costs Regulatory requirements/changes 3 Stagnant/declining markets Availability of skilled personnel Availability of skilled personnel Domestic economic conditions Availability of skilled personnel 4 Domestic competition Domestic competition Domestic competition Availability of skilled personnel Domestic economic conditions 5 Availability of skilled personnel Employee and benefits costs Employee and benefits costs Domestic competition Domestic competition 6 Employee and benefits costs Stagnant/declining markets Stagnant/declining markets Developing new products/services/markets Changing customer preferences 7 Domestic political leadership Domestic political leadership Domestic political leadership Domestic political leadership Domestic political leadership 8 Financing (access/cost of capital) Developing new products/services/markets Liquidity Changing customer preferences Developing new products/services/markets 9 Developing new products/services/markets Liquidity Developing new products/services/markets Stagnant/declining markets Staff Turnover 10 Domestic political leadership Energy costs Financing (access/cost of capital) Staff Turnover Materials/supplies/ equipment costs 26 26
27 27 27
28 Industry, Region and Business-size Outlook - 1 of 3 Optimism Improves for Wholesale Trade and Manufacturing, drops for Retail Real Estate and Finance & Insurance see improved optimism, Construction fell slightly Retail trade optimism dropped from 50% in Q4 to 38% in Q1 Wholesale trade optimism, however, improved greatly from 48% to 79% Manufacturing optimism also improved from 55% to 71% Construction optimism dropped from 75% in Q4 to 74% in Q1 Real Estate and Property improved from 69% to 79% Finance & Insurance increases from 66% optimistic to 79% Hiring for retail continues to be soft and eased further from only 0.8% in Q4 to <0.3%> in Q1 Manufacturing hiring improved from 1.7% to 2.1% Construction hiring improved from 2.0 % to 2.8% Real Estate hiring espectations remained constant at 1.5% Finance and Insurance improved to 2.0% from its Q4 1.8% rate Banking sector hiring dropped from 2.3% in Q4 to 1.8% in Q
29 Industry, Region and Business-size Outlook - 2 of 3 Technology declines. Professional Services sees jump in optimism Technology optimism eases slightly from 67% in Q4 to 65% in Q1 Professional service optimism jumps from 48% optimistic to 66% Technology hiring improves from 2.0% in Q4 to 2.9% in Q1 Professional service hiring continues to be strong; rising from 2.5% in Q4 to 3.9% in Q1 Healthcare providers and Healthcare other decline in optimism Healthcare providers dropped from 69% in Q4 to 43% in Q1 Healthcare other dropped from 80% optimistic in Q4 to 70% in Q1 Expected hiring by Healthcare providers eases from 3.37% in Q4 to 2.8% in Q
30 Industry, Region and Business-size Outlook - 3 of 3 All regions see improvement in optimism South optimism in South bounces from 68% in Q4 to 71% in Q1 Midwest improving from 62% in Q4 to 65% optimistic in Q1 West improves from 59% in Q4 to 68% Northeast also improves from 56% to 57% Largest employers most hesitant to hire Employers with > $1 billion in revenues is the segment with the highest percentage of respondents (8%) with excess employees; they are also the segment with too few employees (34%). However, 19% of the largest companies with too few employees are hesitant to hire. Employers with revenues < $10 million are also mixed; only 7% have excess employees; while 33% have too few employees, only 18% are planning to hire; 15% are hesitant. Plans to hire in the category of employers with revenues in the $100 million to $1 billion category are at 23% 30 30
31 Organization Optimism by Industry 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 69% 85% Retail Trade 65% 50% 39% 28% 33% 50% 38% 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 54% Wholesale Trade 65% 54% 42% 50% 45% 48% 23% 79% 0% 1Q15 2Q15 3Q15 4Q15 1Q16 2Q16 3Q16 4Q16 1Q17 0% 1Q15 2Q15 3Q15 4Q15 1Q16 2Q16 3Q16 4Q16 1Q17 100% 80% 60% 40% 63% 55% 53% Manufacturing 41% 48% 48% 47% 55% 71% 100% 80% 60% 40% 80% Technology 60% 67% 52% 53% 61% 71% 67% 65% 20% 20% 0% 1Q15 2Q15 3Q15 4Q15 1Q16 2Q16 3Q16 4Q16 1Q17 0% 1Q15 2Q15 3Q15 4Q15 1Q16 2Q16 3Q16 4Q16 1Q
32 Organization Optimism by Industry 100% 80% 60% 83% Construction 64% 64% 59% 59% 51% 69% 75% 74% 100% 80% 60% 68% 65% 69% Real Estate 48% 52% 62% 62% 69% 79% 40% 40% 20% 20% 0% 1Q15 2Q15 3Q15 4Q15 1Q16 2Q16 3Q16 4Q16 1Q17 0% 1Q15 2Q15 3Q15 4Q15 1Q16 2Q16 3Q16 4Q16 1Q17 100% 80% 60% Finance & Insurance 66% 74% 65% 58% 57% 66% 49% 41% 79% 100% 80% 60% Professional Service 72% 64% 68% 70% 67% 60% 46% 48% 66% 40% 40% 20% 20% 0% 1Q15 2Q15 3Q15 4Q15 1Q16 2Q16 3Q16 4Q16 1Q17 0% 1Q15 2Q15 3Q15 4Q15 1Q16 2Q16 3Q16 4Q16 1Q
33 Organization Optimism by Industry 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% Health Care Other 67% 67% 63% 56% 50% 50% 44% 80% 70% 100% Health Care Provider 0% 1Q15 2Q15 3Q15 4Q15 1Q16 2Q16 3Q16 4Q16 1Q17 80% 60% 40% 49% 47% 69% 38% 52% 69% 68% 69% 43% 20% 0% 1Q15 2Q15 3Q15 4Q15 1Q16 2Q16 3Q16 4Q16 1Q
34 Expected Employment Change by Industry Thinking about the coming 12 months, please comment on the probable change for your organization for Number of Employees Professional Services Healthcare Provider Technology Construction Finance and Insurance Trans & Distribution Manufacturing Mining Banking Q1 Q4 Real Estate Property Not for Profit Retail Trade
35 Organization Optimism by Region Please select the rating that best describes your view for the economic outlook for your own organization for the next 12 months. 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 1Q16 2Q16 3Q16 4Q16 1Q17 South 38% 53% 48% 68% 71% Midwest 45% 53% 53% 62% 65% West 55% 54% 57% 59% 68% Northeast 48% 62% 58% 56% 57% 35 35
36 Expansion Plans by Business Size Please indicate whether you expect your business to expand or contract over the next 12 months 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 54% of all businesses expect to expand a little in the next twelve months 13% expect to expand a lot 31% expect to contract a little or stay the same Only 2% expect to contract a lot vs 1% in Q4 0% 1Q12 2Q12 3Q12 4Q12 1Q13 2Q13 3Q13 4Q13 1Q14 2Q14 3Q14 4Q14 1Q15 2Q15 3Q15 4Q15 1Q16 2Q16 3Q16 4Q16 1Q17 < $10 million 55% 58% 50% 44% 52% 53% 56% 56% 56% 59% 59% 65% 59% 47% 61% 52% 44% 55% 53% 52% 61% $10 to <$100 million 60% 59% 58% 52% 58% 63% 61% 63% 62% 65% 69% 72% 63% 66% 62% 57% 59% 61% 65% 63% 72% $100 million to <$1 billion 66% 66% 56% 53% 63% 63% 64% 62% 71% 65% 73% 72% 67% 65% 60% 57% 50% 61% 59% 67% 67% > $1 billion 65% 62% 54% 53% 68% 68% 68% 64% 69% 66% 71% 75% 77% 53% 56% 59% 49% 50% 66% 62% 66% 36 36
37 Businesses in the >$1 billion range are most likely to have excess employees Given current conditions, how would you characterize your overall staffing situation relative to your needs (i.e., do you have excess capacity or are employees stretched)? 57% 57% 52% 49% 19% 15% 15% 16% 27% 23% 18% 15% 7% 7% 7% 8% 2% 1% 1% 1% We have an excess number of employees We have approximately the appropriate number of employees We have too few employees, but are hesitating to hire We have too few employees and are planning to hire < $10 million 7% 57% 15% 18% 2% $10 to <$100 million 7% 49% 15% 27% 1% $100 million to <$1 billion 7% 52% 16% 23% 1% > $1 billion 8% 57% 19% 15% 1% Other 37 37
38 Survey Within a Survey Federal Corporate Income Tax Affordable Care Act 38 38
39 Federal Corporate Income Tax - Reduction Do you expect the new administration s proposal to lower federal corporate income taxes will be enacted this year? EVENTUALLY, BUT NOT UNTIL AT LEAST % YES 31% NO 11% NOT SURE 8% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 39 39
40 Federal Corporate Income Tax - Impact What impact would a potential reduction in the federal corporate income tax rate to the 15% to 20% range have on your company s bottom line? SIGNIFICANTLY POSITIVE 18% MODERATELY POSITIVE 18% SLIGHTLY POSITIVE 15% NOT SURE 5% NEGATIVE IMPACT 2% NOT A FACTOR 43% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% (Note: most Not a Factor are Not for Profit) 40 40
41 Federal Corporate Income Tax - Savings If federal corporate income taxes are reduced, what are the likeliest ways your company would deploy the tax savings? INCREASE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND BUSINESS EXPANSION SPENDING PAY DOWN DEBT 27% 40% ISSUE OR INCREASE DIVIDEND 17% HIRE MORE FULL-TIME WORKERS 17% ACQUIRE OR MERGE WITH ANOTHER COMPANY 11% BUY BACK STOCK 6% HIRE MORE PART-TIME WORKERS 3% OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) 31% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 41 41
42 Federal Corporate Income Tax - Other If federal corporate income taxes are reduced, what are the likeliest ways your company would deploy the tax savings? Other Deployment Increase in bonuses, compensation Increase liquidity Increase R&D spending Owners bigger net payment Add to investments Additional incentive compensation Build reserves Continue to build capital to support growth Develop new products Dividend to private equity holders Increase wages and profit sharing benefits 42 42
43 Affordable Care Act What is your preference for action on the Affordable Care Act? REPEAL AND REPLACE 61% LEAVE AS IS 18% NOT SURE 10% REPEAL AND DON'T REPLACE 10% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 43 43
44 Affordable Care Act Given the uncertainty over the status of the Affordable Care Act, what does your company expect to spend on health care for employee programs in ? INCREASE IN SPENDING 1-5% 26% 32% INCREASE IN SPENDING 6-10% 36% 43% INCREASE IN SPENDING 11-20% 11% 9% INCREASE OF 21% OR MORE NO CHANGE IN SPENDING FROM LAST YEAR 2% 2% 8% 10% DECREASE IN SPENDING OVER LAST YEAR 2% 3% NOT SURE 6% 10% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 44 44
45 Affordable Care Act Under the Affordable Care Act, how have you tried to contain health care costs so far? HIGHER DEDUCTIBLES 65% HIGHER CO-PAYS 49% WELLNESS PROGRAMS TO REDUCE FUTURE CLAIMS 41% OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) 15% NONE OF THE ABOVE, OUR COSTS HAVE REMAINED STABLE OR GONE DOWN LIMITING HOURS TO ENSURE SOME EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR FULL-TIME BENEFITS STATUS 12% 10% STOPPED PROVIDING COVERAGE ALTOGETHER 2% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 45 45
46 Affordable Care Act For the coming year, what strategies do you plan to employ for the first time to curb health care costs? HIGHER DEDUCTIBLES 35% HIGHER CO-PAYS NONE OF THE ABOVE, OUR COSTS HAVE REMAINED STABLE OR GONE DOWN WELLNESS PROGRAMS TO REDUCE FUTURE CLAIMS 27% 27% 31% OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) 18% LIMITING HOURS TO ENSURE SOME EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR FULL-TIME BENEFITS STATUS 7% STOPPED PROVIDING COVERAGE ALTOGETHER 2% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 46 46
47 47 47
48 Demographics Position Size of Organization Type of Organization 7% 5% 4% 9% 2% 10% 4% 4% 13% 22% 3% 16% 1% 15% 20% 12% 2% 41% 13% 32% 66% CEO/President COO VP/SVP CFO CAO/CAE CIO Controller Director Accounting, Audit, Tax or Technology Manager Other $0 to under $10 million $10 million to under $50 million $50 million to under $100 million $100 million to under $250 million $250 million to under $500 million $500 million to under $1 billion $1 billion or more Publicly Listed Company Privately Owned Entity Government Not for Profit Other 48 48
49 For additional information contact: Kenneth W. Witt, CPA, CGMA Lead Technical Manager Management Accounting Cary Jones Associate Manager Business, Industry & Government Team 49 49
AICPA Business and Industry Economic Outlook Survey. Detailed Survey Results: 1Q 2018
AICPA Business and Industry Economic Outlook Survey Detailed Survey Results: 1Q 2018 Survey Background Conducted between February 6-21, 2018 Quarterly Survey CPA decision makers (primarily CFO s, CEOs
More informationDetailed Survey Results 4Q 2016
Detailed Survey Results 4Q 2016 1 Survey Background Conducted between November 9-30, 2016 Quarterly Survey CPA decision makers (primarily CFOs, CEOs and Controllers) AICPA members in Business & Industry
More informationDetailed Survey Results 3Q 2016
Detailed Survey Results 3Q 2016 Survey Background Conducted between August 9-24, 2016 Quarterly Survey CPA decision makers (primarily CFOs, CEOs and Controllers) AICPA members in Business & Industry only
More informationDetailed Survey Results 2Q 2016
Detailed Survey Results 2Q 2016 Survey Background Conducted between May 10-26, 2016 Quarterly Survey CPA decision makers (primarily CFOs, CEOs and Controllers) AICPA members in Business & Industry only
More informationThe CPA Outlook Index
The CPA Outlook Index The CPA Outlook Index (CPAOI) is a broad-based indicator of the strength of U.S. business activity and economic direction that reflects the views of CPAs who are AICPA members in
More informationAICPA Business and Industry Economic Outlook Survey. Detailed Survey Results: 4Q 2018
AICPA Business and Industry Economic Outlook Survey Detailed Survey Results: 4Q 2018 Survey Background Conducted between November 7-28, 2018 Quarterly Survey CPA decision makers (primarily CFO s, CEOs
More informationAICPA Business & Industry U.S. Economic Outlook Survey 3Q 2014
AICPA Business & Industry U.S. Economic Outlook Survey 3Q 2014 The CPA Outlook Index The CPA Outlook Index (CPAOI) is a broad-based indicator of the strength of US business activity and economic direction
More informationEconomic Outlook Survey
Economic Outlook Survey 2nd quarter executive summary The CPA Outlook Index The CPA Outlook Index (CPAOI) is a broad-based indicator of the strength of U.S. business activity and economic direction that
More informationAICPA Business & Industry U.S. Economic Outlook Survey 1Q 2014
AICPA Business & Industry U.S. Economic Outlook Survey 1Q 2014 The CPA Outlook Index The CPA Outlook Index (CPAOI) is a broad-based indicator of the strength of US business activity and economic direction
More informationAICPA Business & Industry U.S. Economic Outlook Survey 2Q 2014
AICPA Business & Industry U.S. Economic Outlook Survey 2Q 2014 The CPA Outlook Index The CPA Outlook Index (CPAOI) is a broad-based indicator of the strength of US business activity and economic direction
More informationAICPA Business & Industry U.S. Economic Outlook Survey 1Q 2016
AICPA Business & Industry U.S. Economic Outlook Survey 1Q 2016 The CPA Outlook Index The CPA Outlook Index (CPAOI) is a broad-based indicator of the strength of US business activity and economic direction
More informationEconomic Outlook Survey
Economic Outlook Survey 3rd quarter executive summary The CPA Outlook Index The CPA Outlook Index (CPAOI) is a broad-based indicator of the strength of U.S. business activity and economic direction that
More informationAICPA Business & Industry U.S. Economic Outlook Survey 4Q 2014
AICPA Business & Industry U.S. Economic Outlook Survey 4Q 2014 The CPA Outlook Index The CPA Outlook Index (CPAOI) is a broad-based indicator of the strength of US business activity and economic direction
More informationCGMA global economic forecast
CGMA global economic forecast -insights from management accountants 3Q, 2012 Detailed survey results with regional appendices Highlights CGMA global economic forecast -3Q 2012 Highlights combined results,
More informationCGMA global economic forecast
CGMA global economic forecast -insights from management accountants 2Q, 2012 Detailed survey results with regional appendices Highlights CGMA global economic forecast -2Q 2012 Highlights combined results,
More informationCGMA global economic forecast
CGMA global economic forecast -insights from management accountants 2Q, 2012 Detailed survey results with regional appendices Appendix - Regional breakdown Asia CGMA global economic forecast -2Q 2012 Asia
More informationCPA Canada Q Business Monitor
CPA Canada Q3 Business Monitor Background document On behalf of: Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada October 13, Study Information The CPA Canada Business Monitor is issued quarterly, based on
More informationManufacturing Barometer
www.pwc.com Manufacturing Barometer Business outlook report April 2014 Special topic: Energy costs Contents 1 Quarterly highlights Page 1.1 Key indicators for the business outlook 6 1.1 Manufacturing current
More informationManufacturing Barometer Business outlook report July 2014
www.pwc.com Manufacturing Barometer Business outlook report July 2014 Contents 1 Quarterly highlights Page 1.1 Key indicators for the business outlook 5 1.1 Manufacturing current assessment and outlook
More informationAustralian Business Expectations Survey
Australian Business Expectations Survey Dun & Bradstreet Q2 2017 FINAL RESULTS RELEASED 4 APRIL 2017 Index SECTORS HEDGE THEIR BETS DESPITE POSITIVE OUTLOOK Expectations for Profits continue to rise, hitting
More information2017 Retail Sales Manager Survey Results - Comments
2017 Retail Sales Manager Survey Results - Comments Random Lengths issue of April 28, 2017 Do you expect the anticipated countervailing and anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood lumber exports to the
More informationAustralian Business Expectations Survey
Australian Business Expectations Survey Dun & Bradstreet Q1 2017 PRELIMINARY RESULTS RELEASED 3 NOVEMBER 2016 Index EMPLOYMENT EXPECTATIONS AT 17-YEAR HIGH FOR Q1 2017 Businesses are expecting a strong
More informationNAM MANUFACTURERS OUTLOOK SURVEY FIRST QUARTER 2019 MARCH 5, 2019
NAM MANUFACTURERS OUTLOOK SURVEY FIRST QUARTER 2019 MARCH 5, 2019 Percentage of Respondents Positive About Their Own Company s Outlook 89.5% (December: 88.7%) Small Manufacturers: 87.7% (Dec.: 87.9%) Medium-Sized
More informationNJBIA s 60 th Annual Business Outlook Survey
NJBIA s 60 th Annual Business Outlook Survey Employers hope to carry momentum of a positive 2018, but concerns about New Jersey s economic challenges are also growing for the new year. SALES Outlook Summary:
More informationEconomy Ends 2016 Strongly, Liberals Gaining On Conservatives
Economy Ends 2016 Strongly, Liberals Gaining On Conservatives January 11, 2017 by Gary Halbert of Halbert Wealth Management 1. US Consumer Spending Hit Nine-Year High in December 2. US Economic Confidence
More informationMarch June Summary. A sharp improvement in nominal growth. Components of GDP. 4Q16 GDP Growth
GDP Australian 4Q16: GDP: A return XXX to growth June 2015 March 2017 Summary The economy returned decisively to growth in the final quarter of 2016, recording 1.1% growth q-q. This was boosted by household
More informationFuture Business Index Update. March 2014
Future Business Index Update March 2014 02 Contents A focus on the future 03 Economic perspective 04 Optimism remains strong 05 States and industries 06 Amid patchy growth, conditions are set to stay unchanged
More informationSmall Business Trends
March 2011 Small Business Trends Policy & Supervisory Studies Small Business Optimism 1 Small Business Sentiment 2 Small Business Trends at Firms with Fewer Than 20 Employees 3 Taxes 3 Small Business Credit
More information2013 Hedge Fund. Compensation Report SAMPLE REPORT
2013 Hedge Fund Hedge Fund Compensation Report Compensation Report JobSearchDigest.com SAMPLE REPORT HedgeFundCompensationReport.com Introduction It is our pleasure to share with you, for the sixth time,
More informationManufacturing Barometer Business outlook report January 2012
www.pwc.com Manufacturing Barometer Business outlook report January 2012 Contents 1 Quarterly highlights Page 1.1 Key indicators for the business outlook 5 2 Economic views 2.1 View of US economy, this
More informationfile:///c:/users/cathy/appdata/local/microsoft/windows/temporary Int...
1 of 5 9/25/17, 8:57 AM A Publication of the National Association of Manufacturers September 25, 2017 As expected, the Federal Reserve opted to not raise short-term interest rates at its September 19 20
More informationMore European CFOs with positive economic outlook, but not yet a higher level of optimism
CFO Survey Europe Q4 2016 More European CFOs with positive economic outlook, but not yet a higher level of optimism Corporate debt loads of past 3 years exposes European firms to greater financial risk
More informationNAM MANUFACTURERS OUTLOOK SURVEY FOURTH QUARTER 2018 DECEMBER 20, 2018
NAM MANUFACTURERS OUTLOOK SURVEY FOURTH QUARTER 2018 DECEMBER 20, 2018 Percentage of Respondents Positive About Their Own Company s Outlook 88.7% (October: 92.5%) 2018 Annual Average: 92.4% (all-time high)
More informationBusiness Leaders Outlook
2017 Business Leaders Outlook THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Executive Summary From January 3 through 20, 2017, Commercial Banking conducted its annual survey of more than 1,400 middle market executives
More informationCPA Canada Q Business Monitor
CPA Canada Q2 2018 Business Monitor Background document On behalf of: Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada July 17, 2018 Study Information The CPA Canada Business Monitor is issued quarterly, based
More information2017 MODC BUSINESS OUTLOOK SURVEY
2017 MODC BUSINESS OUTLOOK SURVEY Presented by Stephen Reed, CPA, PSA, CGMA Shareholder/Managing Director Monmouth County Office Cowan, Gunteski & Co., P.A. Tinton Falls 732.676.4100 Toms River 732.349.6880
More informationManufacturing Barometer
Special topic: Robotics systems Manufacturing Barometer Business outlook report April 2015 Contents 1 Quarterly highlights 1.1 Key indicators for the business outlook 7 1.2 Manufacturing current assessment
More informationAustralian Business Expectations Survey
Australian Business Expectations Survey Dun & Bradstreet Q2 2017 PRELIMINARY RESULTS RELEASED 7 FEBRUARY 2017 Index BUSINESS CONFIDENCE IS SOLID, BUT WHERE ARE THE JOBS? Employment expectations for the
More informationNAM MANUFACTURERS OUTLOOK SURVEY THIRD QUARTER 2017 September 29, 2017
NAM MANUFACTURERS OUTLOOK SURVEY THIRD QUARTER 2017 September 29, 2017 Percentage of Respondents Positive in Their Own Company s Outlook 89.8% (June: 89.5%) Small Manufacturers: 85.1% (June: 84.8%) Medium-Sized
More informationManufacturing Barometer
Special topic: Diversity and inclusion Manufacturing Barometer Business outlook report July 2016 Contents 1 Quarterly highlights 1.1 Key indicators for the business outlook 8 2 Economic views 2.1 View
More informationBusiness Leaders Outlook
Business Leaders Outlook KEY TAKEAWAY This year s results highlight a divergence in attitudes toward the global and local economies, with middle market executives showing more optimism closer to home.
More informationAssociation TRENDSTM. Financial and Operational Excellence Report Spring Brought to you by
Association TRENDSTM Financial and Operational Excellence Report 2015 Spring 2015 Brought to you by w w w. a s s o c i a t i o n t r e n d s. c o m Phone : 1-8 8 8-2 6 5-0 6 0 0 Table of Contents Executive
More informationINDICATORS OF COMMUNITY BANK SENTIMENT. William C. Dunkelberg and Jonathan A. Scott Temple University*
INDICATORS OF COMMUNITY BANK SENTIMENT William C. Dunkelberg and Jonathan A. Scott Temple University* Over the past 30 years, the number of independent banking institutions in the U.S. has dwindled from
More informationAustralian Business Expectations Survey
Australian Business Expectations Survey Dun & Bradstreet Q4 2017 PRELIMINARY RESULTS RELEASED 1 AUGUST 2017 Index UPLIFT IN BUSINESS SENTIMENT Australian businesses are looking ahead to the final quarter
More informationBusiness Optimism Survey Report Summer 2017
Center for Economic and Business Research Business Optimism Survey Report Summer 2017 July 24, 2017 Student Author(s) Elena Rodriguez In Collaboration With Contents Executive Summary..3 Clarifying Notes
More informationManufacturing Barometer
Special topic: Triggers to growth Manufacturing Barometer Business outlook report October 2014 Contents 1 Quarterly highlights 1.1 Key indicators for the business outlook 5 1.2 Manufacturing current assessment
More informationGrowth in Personal Income for Maryland Falls Slightly in Last Quarter of 2015 But state catches up to U.S. rates
Growth in Personal Income for Maryland Falls Slightly in Last Quarter of 2015 But state catches up to U.S. rates Growth in Maryland s personal income fell slightly in the fourth quarter of 2015, according
More information61.9 (June: 63.6 all-time high, revised)
NAM MANUFACTURERS OUTLOOK SURVEY THIRD QUARTER 2018 OCTOBER 5, 2018 Percentage of Respondents Positive About Their Own Company s Outlook 92.5% (June: 95.1% all-time high) Four-Quarter Average: 93.9% *
More informationMiddle market companies drive U.S. economic growth kpmg.com/us/midmarketindustry
2013 Mid Market Outlook Survey Middle market companies drive U.S. economic growth kpmg.com/us/midmarketindustry FPO Table of Contents 1 An increasingly positive outlook 2 Survey highlights 4 Detailed findings
More information2016 Business Outlook Survey
NJBIA S 57 TH ANNUAL BUSINESS OUTLOOK SURVEY 2016 Business Outlook Survey Optimism continues going into 2016, with sales, profits and hiring continuing on an upward trajectory. However, members are cautious
More information56 % Annual CFO Survey Report 2015
Key corporate decision-makers continue to view U.S. economic growth with optimism; many investing in their businesses with confidence Five years ago, top business decision-makers had little hope for short-term
More informationTHE PURCHASING ECONOMY SURVEY REPORT
Welcome to our July Newsletter covering June survey results. Creighton s monthly survey of supply managers and procurement experts in nine Mid-America states indicates that economic growth remains in a
More informationQ CFO Survey Europe
CFO Survey Europe Q2 2016 Brexit may prompt similar referenda across EU Political uncertainty leads to more caution in spending, hiring and acquisitions Trade alliances are generally regarded as very positive
More informationO HIGHLIGHTS - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
FURNITURE INSIGHTS Smith Leonard PLLC s Industry Newsletter February 2018 O HIGHLIGHTS - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ur latest survey of residential furniture manufacturers and distributors revealed some disappointing
More informationSmith Leonard PLLC Kenneth D. Smith, CPA Mark S. Laferriere, CPA
FURNITURE INSIGHTS Smith Leonard PLLC s Industry Newsletter May 2018 HIGHLIGHTS - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A fter hearing about how sluggish business was in the first quarter, our survey of residential furniture
More informationCFO Quarterly Outlook Survey. Conducted by Financial Executives International and Baruch College, The City University of New York March 2009
CFO Quarterly Outlook Survey Conducted by Financial Executives International and Baruch College, The City University of New York March 2009 CFO Quarterly Outlook Survey March 2009 Table of Contents Executive
More informationManufacturing Barometer
www.pwc.com Manufacturing Barometer Business outlook report April 2013 Special topic: Fiscal policy uncertainties Contents 1 Quarterly highlights Page 1.1 Key indicators for the business outlook 5 1.1
More informationour 2013 CFO Outlook.
2013 CFO Outlook Annual Survey of U.S. Senior Financial Executives Forward Focus Will the post-election landscape create a path for growth? How will CFOs lead their businesses forward? See what s ahead
More informationUlster Bank Northern Ireland PMI
Embargoed until 0101 (UK) 14 January 2019 Ulster Bank Northern Ireland PMI New orders stagnate in December Key Findings No change in new business ends 25-month sequence of growth Further solid rises in
More informationPFSi Historical Measurement
2006-q1 2006-q3 2007-q1 2007-q3 2008-q1 2008-q3 2009-q1 2009-q3 2010q1 2010q3 2011q1 2011q3 2012q1 2012q3 2013q1 2013q3 2014q1 2014q3 2015q1 2015q3 2016q1 2016q3 2017q1 2017q3 2018q1 2018q3 Personal Financial
More informationManufacturing Barometer Business outlook report October 2012
www.pwc.com Manufacturing Barometer Business outlook report October 2012 Contents 1 Quarterly highlights Page 1.1 Key indicators for the business outlook 5 1.1 Manufacturing current assessment and outlook
More informationFourth Quarter 2014 PFSi (Personal Financial Satisfaction Index) Summary
Personal Financial Satisfaction Index (PFSi) Defined The Personal Financial Satisfaction Index (PFSI) is the result of two component sub-indexes. It is calculated as the difference between the Personal
More informationMalaysian businesses remain moderately upbeat in Q amid global uncertainties
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Eugene Z., Marketing Communications eugene.tan@dnb.com.sg +65 6439 6670 Malaysian businesses remain moderately upbeat in Q1 2017 amid global uncertainties Majority of local firms
More informationPrint and Premedia. Straw Poll
Print and Premedia Straw Poll Q1: Winter 2018 Strong Profits Herald a Return Semper International s first poll of 2018 shows strong profits from last quarter. 2017 ended up being a decent year despite
More informationFALL 2018 AGRICULTURAL LENDER SURVEY RESULTS
FALL 2018 AGRICULTURAL LENDER SURVEY RESULTS A Contents Key Takeaways... 2 Introduction... 3 Agricultural Economy... 4 Farm Profitability and Economic Conditions... 4 Land Values and Cash Rent Levels...
More informationAustralian Business Expectations Survey
Australian Business Expectations Survey Dun & Bradstreet Q4 2016 FINAL RESULTS RELEASED 4 OCTOBER 2016 Index Business is looking forward to a mostly merry Christmas Australian business attitudes are upbeat
More informationCFO Survey Europe - Quarterly Report
CFO Survey Europe - Quarterly Report Q3 2013 Number of European Optimists is Encouraging; Uptick in Optimism Level Soon to Follow? ROA and Earnings are Expected to Improve Employment is Down for the 5
More information61.0% (June: 61.7%) 41.8 (June: 42.3) 1.9% 2.1% 0.4% 0.8% 0.4% 0.8% 0.7% 1.7% 8.5% Manufacturing Outlook. Expected Growth Rate Over the Next 12 Months
Manufacturing Outlook PERCENTAGE OF RESPONDENTS POSITIVE IN THEIR OWN COMPANY S OUTLOOK 61.0% (June: 61.7%) Small Manufacturers: 48.7% (June: 56.1%) Medium-Sized Manufacturers: 64.0% (June: 64.2%) Large
More informationEconomic Review Fourth Quarter 2017
Economic Review Fourth Quarter 2017 The state of the general economy can help or hinder a business prospects by influencing the demand for its goods and services and the availability and price of inputs
More information59 th Annual Business Outlook Survey
59 th Annual Business Outlook Survey Optimistic outlook reported on many fronts, but pending issues and existing challenges a concern in the new year. Executive Summary The results of NJBIA s 59 th Annual
More informationNatWest UK Regional PMI
8 October 2018 outperforms all other regions for business activity growth in third quarter Key Findings Quarterly growth performance led by, ahead of and top business activity growth rankings in September
More informationMortgage Lender Sentiment Survey
Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey Q4 2018 Topic Analysis Published January 30, 2019 2018 Fannie Mae. Trademarks of Fannie Mae. 1 Table of Contents Executive Summary..... 3 Business Context and Research
More informationBANK EXECUTIVE BUSINESS OUTLOOK SURVEY 2018, Q1
BANK EXECUTIVE BUSINESS OUTLOOK SURVEY 2018, INTRODUCTION What a difference three months make. After a fourth quarter jump in, both the Bank Experience Index SM and the Bank Confidence Index SM dropped
More informationNFIB SMALL BUSINESS. William C. Dunkelberg Holly Wade SMALL BUSINESS OPTIMISM INDEX COMPONENTS
NFIB SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC TRENDS William C. Dunkelberg Holly Wade January 211 Based on a Survey of Small and Independent Business Owners SMALL BUSINESS OPTIMISM INDEX COMPONENTS Seasonally Change From
More informationSmith Leonard PLLC Kenneth D. Smith, CPA Mark S. Laferriere, CPA
FURNITURE INSIGHTS Smith Leonard PLLC s Industry Newsletter August 2018 N HIGHLIGHTS - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ew orders in June 2018 were up 5% over June 2017, according to our recent survey of residential
More informationManufacturing Barometer
Special topic: Year 2016 major challenges Manufacturing Barometer Business outlook report January 2016 Contents 1 Quarterly highlights 1.1 Key indicators for the business outlook 7 1.2 PwC global manufacturing
More informationCOMPENSATION, RETIREMENT AND BENEFITS TRENDS REPORT
COMPENSATION, RETIREMENT AND BENEFITS TRENDS REPORT 2014/2015 Table of Contents BACKGROUND & EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Page 3 COMPENSATION PRACTICES Page 8 Factors Impacting Decisions Page 9 Compensation Philosophy
More informationPFSi Historical Measurement
Personal Financial Satisfaction Index (PFSi) Defined The Personal Financial Satisfaction Index (PFSi) is the result of two component sub-indexes. It is calculated as the difference between the Personal
More information58 th Annual Business Outlook Survey
58 th Annual Business Outlook Survey Navigating 2017: Optimism continues with sales, profits and hiring expected to rise. Executive Summary NJBIA s 58 th annual Business Outlook Survey tells a vivid story
More informationTrendsetter barometer
www.pwc.com/us/pcs Trendsetter barometer Private Company Services Q1 2017 Business outlook chart pack Full survey results PwC Contents 1 Quarterly highlights Page 1.1 Key indicators for the business outlook
More informationNordic Companies in China less optimistic - But they continue to expand their presence
Nordic Companies in China less optimistic - But they continue to expand their presence THE SEB CHINA FINANCIAL INDEX AT 63.4, down from 70 in March. All indicators are falling in the September survey.
More informationMortgage Lender Sentiment Survey
Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey Providing Insights Into Current Lending Activities and Market Expectations Full Report published December 26, Fannie Mae. Trademarks of Fannie Mae. 1 Table of Contents
More informationSaudi Business Optimism Index
1Q 2014 Saudi Business Optimism Index 1Q2014 Saudi Business Optimism Index (BOI) Contents p2 Hydrocarbon Sector Executive Summary Highlights: p2 Non-Hydrocarbon Sector p3 Sector Analysis p6 Finance and
More informationUSG CORPORATION + U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Q1 Commercial. Construction Index. powered by
Q1 Commercial USG CORPORATION + U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2018 Construction Index powered by THE USG CORPORATION + U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION INDEX USG Corporation and the U.S. Chamber
More information57% $16,351 $5,884. Plan Funding. section. Employer Health Benefits 2013 ANNUAL SURVEY
57% $16,351 Employer Health Benefits 2013 ANNUAL SURVEY Plan Funding section $5,884 2013 PLAN FUNDING FEDERAL LAW (THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, OR ERISA) EXEMPTS SELF-FUNDED PLANS
More informationBusiness outlook report January PwC
Business outlook report January 2009 PwC Contents 1 Quarterly highlights Page 1.1 Key indicators for the business outlook 4 2 Economic views 2.1 View of US economy, this quarter 6 2.2 View of US economy,
More informationRobinson Digital Marketing & Data Analytics. United States 2018 Economic Forecast Report
Robinson Digital Marketing & Data Analytics United States 2018 Economic Forecast Report December 12, 2017 Edition Robinson Digital Marketing & Data Analytics Amos B Robinson, Principal, Digital Marketing
More informationBusiness in Britain. A survey of opinions and trends 50th edition June For your next step
Business in Britain A survey of opinions and trends th edition June 17 For your next step OUR CONTRIBUTORS CONTENTS 3 INTRODUCTION 4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Hann-Ju Ho Senior Economist Economic Research Lloyds
More informationSmith Leonard PLLC Kenneth D. Smith, CPA Mark S. Laferriere, CPA
Smith Leonard PLLC s Industry Newsletter January 2018 HIGHLIGHTS - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A ccording to our latest survey of residential furniture manufacturers and distributors, new orders in November 2017
More informationW HIGHLIGHTS - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
FURNITURE INSIGHTS Smith Leonard PLLC s Industry Newsletter June 2018 W HIGHLIGHTS - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY e had heard at the High Point Market that business seemed to have picked up a bit. We also heard that
More informationInvestec Services PMI Ireland
Embargoed until: 06:00 (Dublin) July 4th 18 Investec Services PMI Ireland Sharpest rise in activity since January Investec T: +3-1-421-0496 E: Investec.Economics@investec.ie W: www.investec.ie Investec
More informationSmall Business Trends
July 2011 Small Business Trends Policy & Supervisory Studies Small Business Optimism 1 Sixth District Sentiment 2 Sixth District Overview 2 Small Business Trends at Firms with Fewer than 20 Employees 3
More informationQUEENSLAND. WESTPAC GROUP CCIQ PULSE SURVEY OF BUSINESS CONDITIONs
QUEENSLAND WESTPAC GROUP CCIQ PULSE SURVEY OF BUSINESS CONDITIONs JUNE Quarter 2014 SECTION 1 Pulse is the largest survey of Queensland businesses, providing critical insights into the sentiment of business
More information2003 Minnesota Tax Incidence Study
2003 Minnesota Tax Incidence Study (Revised using February 2003 Forecast) An analysis of Minnesota s household and business taxes. March 2003 2003 Minnesota Tax Incidence Study Analysis of Minnesota s
More informationHOUSING RECOVERY. 2017: Strongest Year for Housing Recovery. Charles C. Shinn, Jr., Ph.D. President, The Shinn Group / Builder Partnerships
HOUSING RECOVERY 2017: Strongest Year for Housing Recovery Presented by: Charles C. Shinn, Jr., Ph.D. President, The Shinn Group / Builder Partnerships January 28, 2018 U. S. Economy Recession ended 3rd
More informationLeeds Business Confidence Index
Third Quarter 2018 Volume 11, number 3 colorado.edu/business/brd Leeds Business Confidence Steady Ahead of Q3 2018 The Leeds Business Confidence Index (LBCI) captures Colorado business leaders expectations
More informationPhoenix Management Services Lending Climate in America Survey
Phoenix Management Services Lending Climate in America Survey 1st Quarter 2013 Summary, Trends and Implications PHOENIX LENDING CLIMATE IN AMERICA QUARTERLY SURVEY 1st Quarter 2013 SUMMARY, TRENDS AND
More informationInstitute for Business in Society. Views from the C-Suite: Cash Strategies: The When/How/Why of Deploying Capital
Institute for Business in Society : Cash Strategies: The When/How/Why of Deploying Capital by Kenneth M. Eades Paul Tudor Jones Research Professor of Business Administration by Kenneth M. Eades Paul Tudor
More informationNFIB SMALL BUSINESS. William C. Dunkelberg Holly Wad SMALL BUSINESS OPTIMISM INDEX COMPONENTS. Seasonally Adjusted Level
NFIB SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC TRENDS William C. Dunkelberg Holly Wad April 13 Based on a Survey of Small and Independent Business Owners SMALL BUSINESS OPTIMISM INDEX COMPONENTS Index Component Seasonally
More informationTable of Contents. Transmittal Letter from BDA 2. I. Executive Summary 7. II. Analysis of Results by Section 14
www.bdamerica.org Table of Contents Page Transmittal Letter from BDA 2 I. Executive Summary 7 II. Analysis of Results by Section 14 III. Compensation by Position: Salary, Bonus, Commission and Total Compensation
More information