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.

CSR reporting

Newer CEOs more likely to favor ESG reporting to build their reputation

Companies have been doing more reporting on their corporate social responsibility efforts, but that's especially the case when there's a new chief executive in place.

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

July 26
AT Think Making an impact as a new finance transformation leader

The speed, scale and scope of finance transformation requires dedicated full-time management.

July 26

Geraldine Garaud

Gartner
Audit

Financial reporting issues and more engulf Byju's founder

Apart from a raid by India's financial crime-fighting agency, the tutoring startup failed to file its financial accounts on time, and U.S. investors accuse it of hiding half a billion dollars.

By Bloomberg News

July 26
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

Resources

The latest Accounting Today research and discussion:

Predicting the next 15 years in accounting

Take a look at what the accountant and the accounting firm of the future will look like with AICPA chief Mark Koziel.

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The changing world of government financial reporting

The serious new pressures facing governments of all sizes are changing their financial reporting, says GASB Chair Joel Black.

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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.

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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.