Bureau of Economic Analysis
Arnell Bland has extensive experience in accounting across various organizations. Currently, Arnold serves as an Accountant at the Bureau of Economic Analysis since June 2019. Prior to this role, Arnold worked at the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Human Resources Division in Washington, DC, where responsibilities included planning and implementing federal reimbursement programs and managing DC Purchase Cards. Previous positions include Staff Accountant at Empirical Concepts, where Arnold prepared financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and Accountant roles at Meridian Public Charter School and the Council on Foundations, focusing on grant funding management and processing checks, respectively. Arnold began a career in accounting at Philip Morris International and holds a Master of Education in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management from Liberty University.
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Bureau of Economic Analysis
BEA is an agency of the Department of Commerce. Along with the Census Bureau and STAT-USA, BEA is part of the Department's Economics and Statistics Administration. BEA produces economic accounts statistics that enable government and business decision-makers, researchers, and the American public to follow and understand the performance of the Nation's economy. To do this, BEA collects source data, conducts research and analysis, develops and implements estimation methodologies, and disseminates statistics to the public. BEA is one of the world's leading statistical agencies. Although it is a relatively small agency, BEA produces some of the most closely watched economic statistics that influence the decisions made by government officials, business people, households, and individuals. BEA's economic statistics, which provide a comprehensive, up-to-date picture of the U.S. economy, are key ingredients in critical decisions affecting monetary policy, tax and budget projections, and business investment plans. The cornerstone of BEA's statistics is the national income and product accounts (NIPAs), which feature the estimates of gross domestic product (GDP) and related measures. The GDP was recognized by the Department of Commerce as its greatest achievement of the 20th century and has been ranked as one of the three most influential measures that affect U.S. financial markets. Since the NIPAs were first developed in the aftermath of the Great Depression, BEA has developed and extended its estimates to cover a wide range of economic activities. Today, BEA prepares national, regional, industry, and international accounts that present essential information on such key issues as economic growth, regional economic development, interindustry relationships, and the Nation's position in the world economy.