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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.

Technology

Vendor Spotlight: Bill

In this week's Vendor Spotlight, we talk to Irana Wasti, chief product officer at payment and bookkeeping solutions provider Bill.

By Chris Gaetano
Technology Editor

July 26
Practice management

M&A roundup: Forvis and RSM South Africa expand

Forvis added Thales Consulting; and RSM South Africa merged in Ngubane Johannesburg.

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

July 25
Accounting standards

IOSCO endorses ISSB standards

The International Organization of Securities Commissions officially approved sustainability and climate disclosure standards from the International Sustainability Standards Board.

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

July 25
AT Think ESG risks and opportunities for CPA firms

Accountants are a natural fit to provide sustainability services.

July 25

Jennifer Harrity-Cantero

Sensiba LLP
Embezzling

Accountant in China embezzled $677K for 'black magic' love rites

A bookkeeper reportedly stole from her employer in an effort to retain the affections of her estranged boyfriend.

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

July 24
Accounting students

Barriers to entry: Why they're not becoming accountants

Recent research shows that students aren't moving into accounting because it doesn't strike a spark with them — but the 150-rule isn't helping.

By Daniel Hood
Editor-in-chief

July 24
AICPA

AICPA & CIMA offer climate accounting education resources

The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants unveiled a new educational report on climate resilience, the fourth in a series.

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

July 24

Resources

The latest Accounting Today research and discussion:

Practice management

Accounting

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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.

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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.