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.

Student loan debt

Biden to forgive $10K in student debt

The student-loan forgiveness will qualify as non-taxable income until 2025 under the American Rescue Plan.

By Josh Wingrove and Jennifer Jacobs

August 24
AT Think Small businesses can go global, but avoid these financial pitfalls

Looking beyond U.S. borders for growth opportunities isn't for every small business, but many are finding success worldwide.

August 24

Rina Wulfing

Wise
International accounting

Singapore concludes Noble Group saga with record fine, warnings

The multibillion-dollar commodities trader was forced to restructure after years of losses and accusations of improper accounting.

By Ranjeetha Pakiam

August 24
AT Think A secret weapon in the war for talent

Industry specializations — and the career advancement opportunities they bring — can be a major factor in recruiting and retention.

August 24

Alice Lerman

Lerman Strategies
AT Think Operating a family office

Serving a single family can be a complex — but profitable — niche.

August 23

John P. Napolitano

Napier Financial
Succession planning

Staffing, succession and PE: Volatility in the top issues facing accounting

The Illinois CPA Society's annual summit highlighted the biggest concerns confronting the profession.

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

August 23
Accounting standards

FASB proposes tax credit investment standard

The proposed update aims to improve the accounting and disclosures for investments in tax credit structures.

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

August 22

Resources

The latest Accounting Today research and discussion:

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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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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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.