Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Management and Technical Consulting Services: Trade Accounts and Trade Notes Payable
QFR306546USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
10,932.00
Year-over-Year Change
-8.97%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks trade accounts and notes payable for U.S. corporations in the management and technical consulting services sector. It provides critical insights into short-term financial obligations and cash flow dynamics for professional service businesses.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The metric represents the outstanding short-term financial liabilities of corporations in technical and management consulting services. Economists use this indicator to assess financial health, liquidity, and potential credit market pressures in a key professional services segment.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reporting and aggregated by the U.S. Federal Reserve using standardized accounting frameworks.
Historical Context
This trend helps policymakers and financial analysts understand credit conditions, business investment patterns, and potential economic stress in professional service industries.
Key Facts
- Measures short-term financial obligations in technical consulting sector
- Provides insights into corporate liquidity and financial health
- Part of broader Federal Reserve economic monitoring framework
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks trade accounts and notes payable for U.S. management and technical consulting corporations, representing their short-term financial liabilities.
Q: Why is this trend important for economists?
A: The indicator helps assess financial health, credit market conditions, and potential economic stress in professional service industries.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated on a quarterly basis by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Q: What can businesses learn from this trend?
A: Companies can benchmark their financial obligations against industry standards and understand broader credit market dynamics.
Q: Are there limitations to this economic indicator?
A: The data represents aggregate trends and may not capture individual company variations or immediate market changes.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Management and Technical Consulting Services: Trade Accounts and Trade Notes Payable [QFR306546USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025