Accountants positive about economy

More than half of surveyed Canadian senior professional accountants (55%) are optimistic about economic prospects over the next 12 months, an increase from 34% in Q4 2013, says CPA Canada Business Monitor.

By Staff | June 4, 2014 | Last updated on June 4, 2014

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Fifty-five percent of senior professional accountants are optimistic about this year’s economic prospects, says CPA Canada’s business monitor survey.

That’s an increase from 34% in Q4 2013, adds CPA Canada.

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The majority of respondents (73%) expect their revenues to grow over the next year, and 66% expect an increase in profits. Nearly half (43%) of accountants are also optimistic about employment.

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