Accounting

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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.

AT Think Stick with high standards — and 150 hours

Dropping the bar to entry isn't the answer to accounting's pipeline problem, writes Rick David.

October 17

Rick David

DANLEX Solutions
Audit

Accounting groups work on public sector sustainability

The ACCA, IFAC and the INTOSAI Development Initiative are teaming up on guidance on sustainability reporting and assurance for the public sector.

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

October 16
Audit

Altice employees raised red flags years before corruption probe

The telecommunications company replaced Deloitte as its auditor with KPMG International. The decision was questioned by shareholders.

By Bloomberg News

October 16
AT Think A PCAOB proposal that goes too far?

A lawyer questions whether expanded regulatory enforcement powers will lead to better-quality audits.

October 16

Ron Hauben

McDermott Will & Emery
AT Think Day 2 lease accounting: Continual monitoring

Sustaining post-day two compliance requires a rigorous focus on optimizing processes for ongoing management of lease accounting data and entries.

October 16

Ane Ohm

LeaseCrunch
AT Think Getting the story right on accounting

The AICPA's CEO of public accounting explains why the profession's future is much brighter than some would have you believe.

October 16

Susan S. Coffey

AICPA & CIMA
Industry salaries

Accounting salaries rise as talent pipeline shrinks

With the number of freshly minted accounting graduates dwindling and the consumer price index still rising, the law of supply and demand is driving up salaries.

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

October 13

Resources

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Special Report Technology and CAS

Handling the compliance work that is the foundation of modern CAS while also creating time and insights for the advisory overlay that really drives its value to clients requires the careful deployment of a suite of technology tools — and that suite is constantly evolving, meaning accountants need a strategy to keep up.

Sponsored by Canopy
Practice management

Accounting

Workforce management

Employee retention

Recruiting
The future of the accounting workforce

By Daniel Hood

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

CPA firm owners & partners: Cut onboarding rework by 30–50%. Download the 2026 Bookkeeping Onboarding Playbook. Free.

Partner Insights from Datamatics Business Solutions Ltd.

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.