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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 cuts 2% of Canadian workforce

Sustained high interest rates are pushing Canada toward a recession.

By Ari Altstedter
Reporter

November 27
Tax

Tax pros: The IRS may be calling you

The service is conducting a random survey of practitioners Nov. 27-Jan. 19.

By Jeff Stimpson
Freelance writer

November 24
AT Think Navigating the complexities of CPA firm mergers

Accounting firms are increasingly looking to M&A as avenues for expansion and improved service offerings.

November 21

Zana Tomich

Dalton & Tomich
AT Think Compensation and beyond: New ways to recruit and retain

The AICPA & CIMA's 2023 MAP Survey points the way to winning strategies in the war for talent.

November 20

Carl Peterson

AICPA & CIMA
Accounting fraud

Americanas accounting fraud was $1B bigger than suspected

Revised financial statements mark an attempt to "turn the page" for the scandal-struck Brazilian retailer

November 17
Practice management

CAS and value pricing boost firms' bottom lines

A recent survey says a large majority of firms enjoyed increased revenue and profit this year, based partially on growing client advisory services and the adoption of value-based pricing.

By Chris Gaetano
Technology Editor

November 17
Audit

PCAOB fines doubled in recent years

The board voted to approve a new budget for fiscal 2024, and revealed it surpassed last year's record amount of fines.

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

November 16

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By Daniel Hood

April 27
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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.