Every year you hear about ABACUS — ABA's financial benchmark report — but, for some reason, you never get around to filling it out yourself. Maybe you're overwhelmed with finding your numbers, confused on what to look for, or just struggling to make the time. This workshop will help you overcome any number nerves and gather your numbers for the next ABACUS deadline. You'll learn more about what ABACUS is, why it matters, how you can use the numbers in your store, and what data you need to fill the questionnaire out. You'll begin the process so that when the deadline rolls around, all you need to do is hit submit!

Recorded February 23, 2026 at Winter Institute 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA.

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