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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.

Tax

NATP to hold first ‘Taxposium’ this summer

The event, to be held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, will feature 50 courses for tax professionals.

By Jeff Stimpson
Freelance writer

April 20
Audit

PCAOB sanctions two firms for using unregistered Chinese firms

The board imposed monetary penalties and sanctions Tuesday against two firms that had been working with unregistered Chinese auditors.

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

April 19
AT Think Accounting firm helps community rebuild after riots

Here’s how Lurie LLP helped Minneapolis recover from destruction after the George Floyd murder in 2020.

April 19

Joanne Cleaver

Wilson-Taylor Associates
AT Think Grow your firm by cross-selling services

Cross-selling value-added services enables your firm to tap into its established client base and leverage the relationships and work your firm already conducts to unlock new revenue streams.

April 19

Steve Cox

IRIS Software Group
AT Think Get onboard with CAS or get outta the way

Client accounting and advisory services are the clear pathway to exponential growth for today’s firms.

April 15

Kane Polakoff

UHY Advisors
Accounting standards

FASB chair gets ready for new agenda

Richard Jones has been poring over the feedback the board received from a recent consultation on its future standard-setting agenda to decide on new projects to take on.

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

April 14
Audit

PCAOB looks back over last year amid board overhaul

The board released its 2021 annual report on Thursday, highlighting its main accomplishments as it transitioned to a mostly new board.

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

April 14

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.