CFO2109. A Washington Update: The First 100 Days and Ongoing Outlook for the 117th Congress

The Biden Administration is settling in and the Congress and Administration have many issues to address. Which issues are front and center and which ones will affect the accounting profession and business community? What role are narrow House and Senate majorities impacting the current congressional legislative agenda? Will the 2021 off-year elections provide any indicators for potential outcomes in the 2022 mid-terms?

Learning Objectives:

• Identify which seats are up for election and the potential outcomes
• Assess the implications of the election on business, tax, trade, and other issues of importance to business
• Evaluate the potential impact of these issues with respect to advocacy efforts on behalf of the profession