The numbers.

• Position: Nt news & trends

88%

Number of chief procurement officers who said they delivered or exceeded their savings plans for their businesses last year.

--Deloitte

56

Percent of employers who said they have the right number of employees when asked about hiring for the coming year.

--AICPA

47%

The amount that businesses organized as partnerships has increased between tax years 2002-11.

--GAO

72%

Number of small-business owners who changed their CPA or accounting firm at least in part because the firm gave them "reactive service," instead of proactive advice.

--Sleeter Group

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