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.

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
AT Think Turning leases into leverage

Here's why modern lease management is essential for financial planning, cross-departmental collaboration and compliance.

January 20

Mark McDonald

Visual Lease and CoStar Real Estate Manager
Accounting education

Accounting undergrad enrollment rises for third year

Enrollment for undergraduate accounting majors increased for the third year in a row last fall, according to newly released figures.

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

January 20

Resources

The latest Accounting Today research and discussion:

Special Report CAS as the core of an advisory practice

While Client Accounting Services can stand on their own, the insights they offer into clients’ businesses make them a potential springboard to a wide-ranging constellation of high-value advisory services.

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Tax preparation

Tax preparers

IRS

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Tax season
The tax season that never ends

By Daniel Hood

September 14

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.