The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: February 19 – 23, 2023
To Summarize: The U.S. technology giants, also known as the “Magnificent 7,” are driving stock market returns despite higher-than-expected inflation. Rising interest rates are impacting consumer spending, particularly on appliances and automotive purchases. Corporations are accelerating AI spending, yet IT budgets are not being negatively impacted. We unpack this and more in the February edition of…
Read MoreWebinar – Incurred Cost Submission: Your Ultimate Guide!
The Incurred Cost Submission (ICS) is a complex, sometimes confusing, and absolutely crucial part of being a federal contractor. Failing to submit an accurate ICS within the deadline can cause all manner of headaches for even the most established contractors, including unilateral rate decrements and other penalties that can severely harm profitability. Staying on top…
Read MoreThe Road to Sustainability – Episode 2 – What is the Federal Sustainability Plan?
Tune in to The Road to Sustainability for a dive into the Federal Sustainability Plan. In this episode, we’re joined by Tom Daley of DLA Piper to unravel the complexities of this groundbreaking initiative. Discover how the federal government is shaping sustainable procurement and climate action across federal agencies. From ambitious emissions reduction goals to…
Read MoreThe Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: January 15 – 19, 2023
To Summarize: AI-driven stocks surge as other markets remain weak amid delayed Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut expectations. Consumer activity remains strong coming off high December retail sales, improved sentiment and declining inflation. However, slowing growth in the Services sector continues to raise concerns. We unpack this and more in the January edition of The…
Read MoreThe Road to Sustainability – Episode 1 – Greenhouse Gas Emissions
In our premiere episode of “The Road to Sustainability,” join Gabriela Brown, Practice Leader, and Pilar Diaz, Senior Associate, of Aprio’s Sustainability team as they unravel the mysteries of the three categories that classify greenhouse gas emissions, scopes 1, 2, and 3. Tune in to understand where to start with sustainability in business. About the…
Read MoreThe Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: December 11 – 15, 2023
To Summarize: The financial markets spark optimism while holiday shopping broke records. However, concerns linger for lower-income consumers and businesses strained by inflation and rising interest rates. We unpack this and more in the November edition of The Pulse. In the Markets: The stock, bond and crypto markets surged on the possibility of sidestepping a…
Read More2023 in Review: Dental Economic Update
2023 has been an interesting year in the economy and financial markets, with many variables at play. As we look ahead to 2024, it is worthwhile to recap the past 12 months to help inform what lies ahead — and most importantly, how you can protect your bottom line and grow your practice next year…
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