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Economy & Consumer Updates Jan’26 – Spending Pressure, Rate Moves & Fed Signals 1 Credit 1 Credit

Economy & Consumer Updates Jan’26 – Spending Pressure, Rate Moves & Fed Signals 1 Credit 1 Credit

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    January, 2026

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    January, 2026

  • Subject Area

    Economics

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Learning Objectives

  • Discuss key consumer and economic trends shaping financial behavior in 2026.
  • Identify warning signals from interest rate and central bank actions.
  • Analyze how policy shifts affect household and business decisions.
  • Explain the impact of income inequality on consumer spending patterns.
  • Explore planning implications of rising debt and tax enforcement pressure.

Course Overview

Economic headlines in early 2026 feel confusing, contradictory, and noisy. Consumers are spending, but cautiously. Interest rates are moving, but not predictably. Central banks are signaling relief, yet pressure remains across households, businesses, and global markets. For finance and accounting professionals, understanding what truly matters beneath the headlines has never been more important.

This CPE course brings together multiple real-world economic and consumer-focused articles to explain how spending pressure, inflation fatigue, debt trends, tax enforcement, and global rate decisions are reshaping financial behavior. From uneven Black Friday discounts and widening income gaps in the U.S., to aggressive tax scrutiny overseas and pivotal moves by central banks like the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan, the content highlights how policy, psychology, and money decisions intersect. Rather than isolated news stories, these articles form a connected narrative about confidence, risk, and decision-making in a high-rate, post-stimulus environment.

Major Topics:

  • Consumer spending pressure
  • Interest rate signals
  • Central bank policy
  • Tax enforcement trends
  • Economic confidence gaps

Designed for CPAs, finance leaders, and advisors, this CPE course helps translate macroeconomic signals into practical insight. Participants will gain clarity on consumer behavior trends, policy direction, and financial stress indicators that influence planning conversations, forecasting, and client guidance.

Note: This e-book has been compiled from various articles and insights contributed by multiple professionals.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Economics for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Specialized Knowledge for Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Economics for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Economics for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Economics for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Economics for Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) 1 CE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Economics Concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1 CE Eligible
Economics for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Economics for Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) 1 PL Eligible
Economics for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Economics for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Specialized Knowledge for Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Economics for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Economics for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Economics for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Economics for Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) 1 CE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Economics Concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1 CE Eligible
Economics for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Economics for Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) 1 PL Eligible
Economics for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Course Level

Intermediate

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

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About Author

Top Tax Speaker | Jason Dinesen

Jason Dinesen EA

President, Dinesen Tax & Accounting, P.C.

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Jason Dinesen (LPA, EA) is an entrepreneur, tax expert, and CPE Presenter. Dinesen brings over 15 years of experience helping individuals and businesses with accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, and business advisory in various industries. Dinesen is a regular CPE Presenter at MYCPE ONE. He has coached more than 200k+ accounting, taxes, and HR professionals on various topics of accounting, individual taxation, corporate taxation, and professional ethics. Jason has developed a strong following within the professional community for tax-related subjects. Dinesen is known for sharp tax interpretations, and he quickly brings his analysis of the latest tax updates and IRS guidance to the professional community.

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