AICPA Business and Industry Economic Outlook Survey
The AICPA Business and Industry Economic Outlook Survey is a leading indicator of U.S. economic growth and contraction that is based on CPA financial executives’ evaluation of corporate prospects, tangible performance data, and first-hand knowledge of company staffing, spending and financing plans. The survey is conducted quarterly, polling AICPA members in Business & Industry holding executive positions in both public and privately-owned organizations of all sizes, and across a broad spectrum of industries.
1st Quarter 2021 Economic Outlook Survey
Executive Summary

Survey Results PowerPoint Presentation

2021 Press Release Dates
Quarter 1 - March 4, 2021
Quarter 2 - June 3, 2021
Quarter 3 - September 2, 2021
Quarter 4 - December 2, 2021
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