KLR Newsroom AICPA issues Business and Industry Economic Outlook Survey June 03, 2011 The Quarterly AICPA Business & Industry Economic Outlook Survey is a barometer of the outlook of CPA decision-makers. The Quarterly AICPA Business & Industry Economic Outlook Survey is a barometer of the outlook of CPA decision-makers.The survey focuses on the outlook of CPA financial leaders for the economy, their individual organizations, and growth expectations as well as current economic challenges. Readers of this survey can gain insight into the views of CPA financial executives on top challenges facing organizations and opportunities.