Daniel Hood has been editor-in-chief of Accounting Today since 2011; he joined Accounting Today as managing editor in 1998. A graduate of Georgetown University, he has also served as a business editor for the New York Daily News, and as a production editor for The Wall Street Journal Europe. He is the author of five novels and a guidebook to New York City.
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Less than 5% of people in accounting will ever become partners; why is it touted as one of the profession's key rewards?
By Daniel HoodDecember 31 -
Two-thirds of firms say they don't need outside capital, and of the third that do, the most common reason they're looking might surprise you.
By Daniel HoodDecember 29 -
Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd is merging in another Kansas firm; RRBB added the team from Gail Rosen CPA; and Ketel Thorstenson expanded in Wyoming.
By Daniel HoodDecember 24 -
Accounting Today is looking for firms that belong in its prestigious annual rankings of the biggest practices in the field.
By Daniel HoodDecember 23 -
Led by Elizabeth Warren, 17 senators sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressing their "serious concerns."
By Daniel HoodDecember 23 -
Accountants at firms that have taken private equity backing are divided on the results, a new study shows.
By Daniel HoodDecember 22 -
The board is recommending a 2026 budget that is 9% below its 2025 budget.
By Daniel HoodDecember 19 -
Plus, Anders names a new partner class; Blue names new industry and service line leaders; and more firm and personnel news.
By Daniel HoodDecember 19 -
The accounting profession is seriously divided over the value of private equity, and its potential impact on the profession.
By Daniel HoodDecember 16 -
The agency's Criminal Investigation unit also identified 112% more tax fraud from the previous year.
By Daniel HoodDecember 14 -
A baker's dozen of key takeaways from our PE Summit for accounting firms looking to secure their future — whether with private equity or not.
By Daniel HoodDecember 12 -
The Regional Leader will add Lancaster-based Ross Buehler Falk & Co. effective Jan. 1.
By Daniel HoodDecember 12 -
HTL International netted the most new Securities and Exchange Commission engagements in the third quarter of 2025, followed by CBIZ and KPMG.
By Daniel HoodDecember 9 -
In collaboration with Kintsugi, Vertex and CPA.com are giving accountants an AI solution for sales tax compliance.
By Daniel HoodDecember 8 -
Anthony Pugliese of the IIA discusses the new and perennial risks and challenges facing companies, and the new resources the IIA is rolling out to help.
By Daniel HoodDecember 8 -
In Notice 2025-69, the IRS and the Treasury offer clarifications and examples of how to claim the One Big Beautiful Bill Act deductions.
By Daniel HoodNovember 24 -
An inside look at the Big Four firm's brand-new space in Manhattan's Hudson Yards neighborhood.
By Daniel HoodNovember 24 -
Accounting firms are moving from "people businesses" to businesses filled with individual people.
By Daniel HoodNovember 24 -
Staff have begun working through the backlog of correspondence and messages, and are expected to begin reaching out to tax pros and taxpayers soon.
By Daniel HoodNovember 23 -
It's more than possible for firms to forego private equity investment — but it requires serious planning and discipline.
By Daniel HoodNovember 22

















