Grant Thornton National Chief Financial Officer Survey Finds Inflation Creeping In

Grant Thornton LLP recently completed its biannual national survey of 516 U.S. chief financial officers.  The findings included the following:


Inflation Creeping In

While 62% expect no increase in prices over next six months, 31% expect their prices to increase.  This is up from 24% six months earlier.  Only 7% expect to reduce prices.


Over the next six months, do you expect prices or fees charged by your company to:


                                    10/10   3/10     9/09    3/09

Remain the same         62%     67%     67%    70%

Increase                       31%     24%     22%    15%

Decrease                      7%       9%       11%    15%



The best way to create jobs is:

Cut corporate tax rate – 35%
Cut personal income tax rates – 29%
Tax credit for new hires – 22%
Government stimulus programs – 9%
R And D credits – 5%
       

Are you concerned about a double-dip recession?

Yes – 59%

No – 41%


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