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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.

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CohnReznick monitors infrastructure project integrity

CohnReznick, a Top 25 Firm based in New York, has been helping government authorities make sure the funds for large-scale infrastructure projects don't go astray as spending on such projects ramps up after passage of a federal law last year.

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

October 21
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PCAOB makes it official for chief auditor

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has named Barbara Vanich as its chief auditor after she served as acting chief auditor for nearly two years.

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

October 21
SEC

Companies push positive news when SEC disclosures are negative

Public companies that have to disclose bad news to regulators are likely to issue press releases announcing unrelated news to distract investors.

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

October 20
IMA

IMA teams with Controllers Council

The two groups will develop research and thought leadership as well as promote the Certified Management Accountant credential.

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

October 20
Practice management

Herbein merges in Watterson

The Pennsylvania accounting firm has added an organizational psychology firm based in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.

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

October 19
AT Think Spreadsheets are not free

The accountant's love affair with the humble spreadsheet is a long and storied one, but Ane Ohm of LeaseCrunch, said in today's age they can carry hidden costs.

October 18

Ane Ohm

LeaseCrunch
Accounting standards

FASB proposes new chapter in Conceptual Framework

The board wants feedback on its proposed description of a reporting entity by January 2023.

By Daniel Hood
Editor-in-chief

October 18

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.

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The future of the accounting workforce

By Daniel Hood

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

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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.