{"id":8866,"date":"2010-09-29t12:20:06","date_gmt":"2010-09-29t16:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/48e130086c.nxcli.net\/?p=8866"},"modified":"2015-10-23t03:54:25","modified_gmt":"2015-10-23t07:54:25","slug":"survey-results-accountants-forecast-better-busy-season-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.g005e.com\/2010\/09\/29\/survey-results-accountants-forecast-better-busy-season-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"survey results: accountants forecast better busy season this year"},"content":{"rendered":"

four benchmarks for competitive comparisons.<\/strong><\/p>\n

in new 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research by bay street group llc, tax and accounting professionals are expressing cautious optimism for the 2011 busy season.<\/p>\n

the survey, “busy season 2011 – plans and previews,” remains open and will continue gathering fresh responses for the next several weeks.<\/p>\n

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busy season 2011 – plans and previews
\nwhat to expect for 2011. what we learned from 2010.
\nclick here: join the survey;<\/span><\/a><\/strong>

\nget the details and updates as they develop.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

key findings <\/strong>(from initial topline results; may vary in final report):<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. general outlook:<\/strong> almost half of respondents believe that the 2011 busy season will represent an improvement over their 2010 season; 35% expect it to be about the same; and 17% are bracing for worse.<\/li>\n
  2. issues \/ challenges: <\/strong>the general economic situation, garnering attention from 62% of respondents, looms as the prime concern going into busy season 2010. last-minute tax code changes follows closely, within the margin of error, at 56%<\/li>\n
  3. operational metrics:<\/strong> a majority of professionals foresee improvements in revenue , net profits, and the number of clients over 2010. many expect the number of clients on extension to increase.<\/li>\n
  4. the economy:<\/strong> some 35% of accountants see their business improving while 48% see the economy continuing to deteriorate. on a score of 1 to 5, cpas give themselves a 3.23 confidence rating, while granting the nation only 2.52.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    demographics:<\/strong><\/p>\n