Growing protectionist views in the United States threaten to upset the economic status quo, Zurich finds.
The gain reflected a surge in confidence among lower-income households that have benefited from the GOP's tax cuts.
The AICPA finds economic optimism has stabilized, with profit expectations and employment also showing strength in the third quarter.
Those polled by AICPA expect lower revenue and profit growth next year, reflecting rising concern about economic conditions and domestic competition.
Nearly half of CFOs and others who responded to an AICPA survey said competition for good candidates has increased.
A new survey says indecision over a bill to extend more than 50 tax breaks is contributing to CFOs' uncertainty about growth.
The latest Duke/CFO Global Business Outlook Survey finds U.S. finance executives searching for the best ways to leverage the strengthening economy.
The latest Duke/CFO survey reveals more confidence in the U.S., less confidence in Latin America, and greater concern about regulation
CFOs continue to hire but are less optimistic, according to the latest Duke/&splt;i>CFO&splt;/i> Business Outlook Survey.
CFO optimism matches prerecession levels, and hiring plans gain steam.
Finance chiefs foresee an improving economy and even plan to hire, according to the new Duke/CFO Global Business Outlook Survey.
