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.

Accounting education

2022 Top 100 People extra: Attracting the next generation

As part of this year's Top 100 Most Influential People survey, Accounting Today asked, "The profession is having trouble attracting new talent, in general and CPA exam candidates in particular. Why do you think that is?"

December 21
Audit

PCAOB proposes new audit confirmation standard

The new standard for audit confirmations would replace an interim standard that hasn't changed for two decades.

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

December 20
Practice management

Accounting Today launches Firm Growth Forum in May

Scheduled for May 8-10 in San Diego, this premiere event will teach firms how to rethink their business model, launch new services and leverage new technology to build a 21st century practice.

By Daniel Hood
Editor-in-chief

December 19
Audit

Accounting firm that vetted Binance's reserves halts all crypto work

Mazars Group has halted all work for crypto clients, dealing a blow to an industry seeking to shore up confidence in the wake of FTX's collapse.

By Bloomberg News

December 16
FASB

FASB tweaks long-duration insurance contract guidance

Accounting Standards Update 2022-5 amends the LTDI guidance from 2018.

By Daniel Hood
Editor-in-chief

December 15
M&A

Cherry Bekaert expands in Boston, Chicago

The Top 25 has acquired growth consulting firm Treacy & Co.

By Daniel Hood
Editor-in-chief

December 15
ESG

ISSB defines how it will use 'sustainability'

The International Sustainability Standards Board has settled on a definition of 'sustainability' that will guide its future work.

By Chris Gaetano
Technology Editor

December 14

Resources

The latest Accounting Today research and discussion:

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.

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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.