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.

Diversity and equality

CLA grants $1M to NABA to build Black talent in accounting

CliftonLarsonAllen’s CLA Foundation has committed $1 million in grants to the National Association of Black Accountants to seed NABA’s new Pathway to College program, support human capital needs, and create scholarships.

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

June 28
Audit

EY pays $100M SEC fine over CPA exam cheaters

The Big Four firm admitted that dozens of its audit personnel cheated on the ethics portion of the exam, and that it misled regulators probing the misconduct.

By Matt Robinson

June 28
International accounting

IFAC calls for integrated mindset to drive sustainability

The group is urging CFOs and other finance leaders to improve the quality of sustainability information and processes by championing an “integrated mindset.”

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

June 27
AT Think The role of the profession: Accounting for good

ESG offers accountants an opportunity to improve the future, says the dean of USC’s Leventhal School of Accounting.

June 27

William Holder

USC Leventhal School of Accounting
ESG

IFRS Foundation adds Hales, Jantzi to ISSB board

The International Sustainability Standards Board is reaching quorum strength with the latest appointments.

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

June 24
Practice management

6 tips for launching advisory services

There are several ways to get started in offering CAS to clients.

By Larry Furr
Chief product officer

June 24
AT Think Advisory services you can start offering today

Earn a lifelong client because they can’t imagine not having you and your practice as a part of their business.

June 24

Amy Vetter

The B3 Method Institute

Resources

The latest Accounting Today research and discussion:

Beyond the Buzz: Moving from AI Hype to Meaningful Impact

Weaving AI into client records, workflows, documents, and billing allows accounting firms increase to by offering client accounting services. Learn why an integrated platform outperforms standalone accounting solutions.

Partner Insights from Canopy
Beyond Research: Unlocking Hidden Value from AI

Generative AI adoption among accounting firms doubled in just one year. But many firms are barely scratching the surface, using AI primarily for tax research rather than to reimagine workflows

Partner Insights from Thomson Reuters
Predicting the next 15 years in accounting

Take a look at what the accountant and the accounting firm of the future will look like with AICPA chief Mark Koziel.

Sponsored by BILL

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.