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.

Practice management

PwC said to resume work on pitches to Saudi fund after ban ends

PwC executives have asked teams to resume pitching for work with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund after a one-year ban expired.

By Bloomberg News

January 26
Tax

10 ways to have a better tax season

'Cautious optimism' is the watchword for this tax season — but there's still plenty tax practitioners can do to make it run smoothly.

By Daniel Hood
Editor-in-chief

January 25
AT Think Accounting challenges lurk behind the M&A rebound

Larger transactions and the resurgence of SPACs are reshaping the market, increasing the stakes for accurate, timely, and well-informed accounting decisions.

January 23

Patrick Garrett

Riveron
Tax

Tennessee CPAs lobby lawmakers

The Tennessee Society of CPAs organized an annual visit to the state capital in Nashville to visit legislators and call on them to make changes in state laws.

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

January 22
AICPA

Koziel warns of threats to CPA profession

AICPA president and CEO Mark Koziel told accountants about challenges to the credential from the federal government, states, companies and even accounting firms.

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

January 21
CPAs

Accountants expect flexible career paths in next decade

Half of accountants globally expect flexible career paths to replace linear career paths within the next decade, per an ACCA report.

By Paige Hagy
Reporter

January 21
Continuing education

CPA Crossings teams with IMA on CPE

Courses and certifications will include AI, RPA, cybersecurity, data analytics and visualization, financial planning and analysis, sustainability and leadership.

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

January 20

Resources

The latest Accounting Today research and discussion:

Special Report The technology behind a CAS practice

This report will dive into the broad ecosystem of applications accountants can leverage, and how to make them all work together.

Sponsored by Right Networks
Accounting firm services

Finance, investment and tax-related legislation

Paycheck Protection Program

AICPA
Get ready for 'PPP2'

January 4
Special Report The best firms for young accountants

This new report singles out the members that are most successful at creating workplaces of choice for younger members of the workforce.

Sponsored by ADP

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.