Accounting

Accounting News & Professional Insight

Accounting Today delivers news, rankings, thought leadership, and analysis for accounting professionals so they can navigate change in standards, firm strategy, technology adoption, talent, and the overall business environment.

Accounting professionals are facing rapid transformation, including shifting professional standards, demographic change, technology disruption, practice consolidation, and changing expectations for advisory services. Our coverage surfaces these strategic dynamics and provides insights and analysis for firms, leaders, and the accounting profession.

Financial reporting

Congress considers how to fix the CTA

A hearing on Capitol Hill reveals some of the problems with the act, and why we may see 'massive' noncompliance.

By Roger Russell
Senior Editor

April 30
IFRS

ISSB releases digital sustainability taxonomy

The International Sustainability Standards Board published a new taxonomy to help investors analyze sustainability disclosures.

By Paige Hagy
Reporter

April 30
International accounting

IFRS Foundation revenue and expenses jump 41%

The IFRS Foundation attributed the increase in revenue and expenses to consolidated operations in its 2023 annual report.

By Paige Hagy
Reporter

April 29
CPAs

NASBA chooses next president and CEO

Daniel Dustin, the current vice president of state board relations, will succeed Ken Bishop on Aug. 1.

By Michael Cohn
Editor-in-chief, AccountingToday.com

April 27
AT Think How local governments can weather a federal shutdown

Even if a program is predominantly funded with federal dollars, there may be other sources of funds from which local governments can draw.

April 26

Jack Reagan

UHY Advisors
Accounting fraud

'Not guilty' pleas in Patisserie Valerie accounting fraud

The bakery chain collapsed into insolvency in 2019 after a forensic investigation revealed thousands of false entries in its accounts.

By Bloomberg News

April 26
AT Think Protect the profession as traditional firms fade away

We're witnessing the evolution of the "new firm."

April 26

Jody Padar

"The Radical CPA"

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By Daniel Hood

April 27
eBook Bookkeeping onboarding in 2026: The strategic playbook for CPA firms

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Special Report Special Report: The AI-Enabled Accountant

Artificial intelligence won't put accountants out of business; accountants who use AI will put those who don't out of business. And that means firms need to be integrating it into their workflows, skillsets and strategic plans.

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Accounting: Key Questions & Analysis

What are the key trends and strategies emerging from accounting industry leaders?

Top leaders are focused on structural challenges facing firms, including succession planning, evolving service mix, and long-term sustainability of traditional models.

How are accounting firms positioning themselves for the profession’s next phase?

Firm leaders are redefining and evaluating their strategy for growth. This includes investing in people and systems as well as rethinking how firms deliver value to address changing client needs and competition.

What role does professional identity play as accounting continues to change?

Debate continues over how accounting defines itself. This is due to accounting expanding into advisory, consulting, and technology-enabled services. These changes can raise questions about standards, training, and long-term credibility.

How are accounting firms managing leadership and succession risk?

Demographic shifts are accelerating in accounting. This means more firms are confronting leadership transitions and ownership succession which can create critical strategic risks that influence growth, culture, and valuation.