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SUMMARY:Consumer Markets Trends and Takeaways for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Event details\n\n\n\nIn an increasingly dynamic economic landscape\, consumer markets leaders face mounting pressure to navigate change while remaining agile and future focused. Join Crowe and industry specialists on Feb. 5 to examine key macroeconomic trends and regulatory developments that are expected to shape 2026 and explore practical strategies companies can adopt today to position themselves for a stronger tomorrow. \n\n\n\nThe first session will provide a timely economic update\, highlighting key trends in growth\, inflation\, labor markets\, and interest rates. We will showcase performance improvement solutions tailored to the consumer markets industry targeting operations\, supply chain\, and working capital. \n\n\n\nThe next session will explore how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) affects the treatment of depreciation\, interest\, and research expenses\, as well as opportunities to utilize the last-in\, first-out (LIFO) inventory method of accounting in the current inflationary environment. \n\n\n\nWhether you lead finance\, tax\, operations\, or strategy for a consumer-focused organization\, this event offers insights you need to respond proactively to change and lead confidently into the future. \n\n\n\nEconomic Update and Performance Improvement Solution Showcase\n\n\n\nAfter attending this webinar\, you should be able to: \n\n\n\n\nAssess current economic conditions and key indicators to evaluate their potential impact on business and strategic decision-making\n\n\n\nIdentify major economic risks and opportunities shaping the outlook for growth\, inflation\, labor markets\, and interest rates\n\n\n\nGain awareness of common performance indicators and performance improvement solutions that address operational\, supply chain\, and working capital challenges\n\n\n\n\nTax Year-End Update: OBBBA Impacts and Planning Opportunities for Consumer Markets\n\n\n\nAfter attending this webinar\, you should be able to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify the areas of the OBBBA that might affect the tax landscape and tax planning opportunities for your business\n\n\n\nEvaluate tax planning opportunities related to the OBBBA\n\n\n\nConsider how the LIFO method of accounting might benefit your business\n\n\n\n\nContinuing professional education\n\n\n\nPrerequisites: None \n\n\n\nProgram level: Basic \n\n\n\nAdvance preparation: None \n\n\n\nDelivery method: Webinar (group internet based) \n\n\n\nField of study: Economics \n\n\n\nThis event is recommended for 2.5 hours (1.5 Economics\, 1 Tax). \n\n\n\nNote: All participants MUST be logged into the webinar INDIVIDUALLY to receive CPE credit. CPE credit will only be granted in the name of the individual logged into the LIVE presentation. Crowe is unable to grant CPE credit for groups viewing the webinar or for viewing on-demand recordings of the webinar. \n\n\n\nThere is no registration fee for participating in this webinar; therefore\, there is no cancellation fee. \n\n\n\nAdditional CPE information
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/consumer-markets-trends-and-takeaways-for-2026/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economics,Taxes
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