Research and Markets: Financial Performance Survey, 2011 Features Historical Revenue and Profit Data and Growth Predictions for the Next Three, Five and Ten Years

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a5d9e9/financial_performa) has announced the addition of the "Financial Performance Survey, 2011" report to their offering.

The 2011 Financial Performance Survey of Architecture, Engineering, Planning & Environmental Consulting Firms contains more than 30 different major financial performance statistics so you can find out exactly where your firm stands among your peers. And these statistics are just the beginning of this comprehensive report go beyond the revenue and profit data to chargeability, revenue factor, overhead rates, average collection period, backlog, staff turnover, and more to see which areas your firm could improve. Data on operating expenses, personnel costs, finance and accounting staff, growth and profit projections, and more are also included. This year, ZweigWhite has partnered with the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) to update this important survey.

The 2011 Financial Performance Survey of A/E/P & Environmental Consulting Firms will help you:

• Compare your firm's financial performance to your competitors' find out where you're ahead and where you're behind
• Improve financial statements and accounting methods make sure your documents are in order
• Maximize profitability Find out what typical bonus, personnel, rent & utilities, and other expenses are for a firm of your size
• Get compensation data on financial managers, and make an informed decision as to whether you should make any adjustments
• Develop your strategic business plan and growth strategy based on what similar firms are expecting in growth and profits over the next three, five, and ten years.
• Get a handle on the latest issues and challenges facing the A/E industry.

Updated in a partnership with the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), the 2011 Financial Performance Survey of Architecture, Engineering, Planning & Environmental Consulting Firms contains more than 30 different major financial performance statistics so you can find out exactly where your firm stands among your peers. Use the data from the overall sample or take advantage of the details in the tables to compare your firm to others by type, size, region of headquarters, growth rate, and client base.

The 2011 Financial Performance Survey also shows you historical revenue and profit data and growth predictions for the next three, five, and ten years. If you're a president, CEO, principal, or financial manager, you won't want to miss out on this data when it comes to developing your firm's strategic business plan. This survey will let you take a hard look at where you've been, and it can help you plan where you're going. You'll have all the information you need to set goals and to know what kind of infrastructure is necessary to achieve those goals.

Key Topics Covered:

• Chapter 1 - About the Survey
• Chapter 2 - Key Financial Statistics
• Chapter 3 - Personnel Costs
• Chapter 4 - Finance & Accounting Staff
• Chapter 5 - Other Statistics
• Chapter 6 - Growth Trends
• List of Tables
• List of Charts

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