APRIL 2026 INDUSTRY NEWS AND TRENDS
Survey: U.S. CFOs are optimistic about the economy
A recent Duke University survey of nearly 500 CFOs found that their levels of optimism regarding the economy rose slightly in Q1 2026 compared to Q4 2025. Respondents also reported higher levels of optimism about their own companies’ prospects.
Ratings of 61.7 out of 100 for the economy and 70.2 for company prospects are not excessively positive, but they are considered to reflect a degree of comfort and confidence among CFOs with regards to the economy and its impact on their business.
How to track (and learn from) your Days Sales Outstanding
Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) is an accounting ratio that can reveal the state of your overall cash flow health. Do you know how to calculate and analyze it?
This in-depth article from Upflow lays out the key terms and formulas you need to know, along with best practices for using the information to understand your business better and improve your cash flow.
The impact of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” on your business
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has updated their guide to navigating the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The guide provides information to help small businesses claim the maximum amounts for the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction, research and experimental (R&E) expenses, equipment and building improvements, and more.
The March jobs report exceeded expectations by ~3X
The latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics recorded 178,000 jobs added to the U.S. economy in March, which is nearly triple the amount expected. While the numbers suggest a resilient labor market in the face of war and uncertainty,
