For the past several years the AICPA has surveyed CPA decision-makers in executive functions about their views on the economy. The survey is conducted on a quarterly basis.  Respondents to this survey include CPAs in public companies, private companies, government, not-for-profit organizations, and other organizations. In the most recent survey over half the respondents were either CFOs or CEOs of their organization. The survey is a barometer of the outlook of key decision-makers in our economy. Readers of this survey can gain insight as to whether these leaders will be letting out the sails in the expectation of clear sailing or battening down the hatches in preparation for stormy seas. Questions are asked about the decision-maker’s overall outlook for the economy, overall outlook for his or her organization, growth expectations and other projections and expectations as well as current challenges. 

In 2008 the AICPA announced a partnership with UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.  The survey now contains both the economic outlook and a "survey within the survey" on current accounting issues.

For more information on this survey please send a note to fmcenter@aicpa.org.

View 2009 Survey Results:

July 2009

April 2009

January 2009

View 2008 Survey Results:

November 2008

August 2008

May 2008

February 2008

View Results of Previous Years Survey Results:

October 2007

July 2007

April 2007

January 2007

June 2006

December 2005

June 2005

December 2004

June 2004