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.

ESG

'Hating ESG': Advocates are looking to replace the label

A number of sustainable investing champions say it's time for the "ESG" label to be shelved and replaced by something less likely to draw attacks from both the political right and left.

By Saijel Kishan and Frances Schwartzkopff

August 17
Practice management

KWC merges in Kimble CPAs

The Alexandria, Virginia-based firm is expanding in Richmond with the deal.

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

August 16
IFAC

IFAC offers online resource center for accountants

The International Federation of Accountants unveiled a web page that presents reports, documents, case studies and other materials.

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

August 16
Audit

PCAOB drafts 5-year strategic plan

The board aims to modernize standards, enhance inspections, strengthen enforcement and improve organizational effectiveness.

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

August 16
Audit

SEC approves PCAOB standards on audits involving multiple firms

Gary Gensler has been encouraging the PCAOB to update more of the standards to take into account the way firms are working today.

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

August 15
AT Think Art of Accounting: Solo practice challenges

There are some solos with pretty large practices and those are more difficult to sell since finding the right type of buyer is harder.

August 15

Edward Mendlowitz

Withum
Technology

EisnerAmper adds outsourced IT services

The Top 20 Firm is now offering a suite of services including cybersecurity assessments, breach response and disaster recover plans, staff augmentation and more.

By Chris Gaetano
Technology Editor

August 15

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.

Partner Insights from Datamatics Business Solutions Ltd.

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.