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.

Tax

Tax advice is a no-no for many financial advisors. Tax guidance is not

The fact that many financial advisors say they do not provide tax planning belies how much value they may add through that service, according to an expert.

By Tobias Salinger
Chief Correspondent

October 14
Wealth management

LeBron warns accountants not to steal his money

The billionaire NBA star told his financial advisors that if he goes broke "it ain't going to be good for you," he shared on a recent podcast.

By Danielle Lee
Managing Editor

October 14
AT Think Closing the gap: Community is key to the future of accounting

Rebekah Olson of the Maryland Association of CPAs shares how the profession must work together to develop the next generation of accountants.

October 14

Rebekah Olson

Maryland Association of CPAs
AT Think The rise of the 'Intrapreneur:' Accounting's leadership shift

The next 10 years could be one of the best times in history to build a career in public accounting.

October 13

Doug Lewis

The Visionary Group
Bitcoin

Bitcoin fund launches for CPA firms' high-net-worth clients

Whitman Transition Advisors and Truvestments are launching a Bitcoin fund, called Truvestment Bitcoin Legacy Fund, where CPA firm's high-net-worth clients can buy in early.

By Paige Hagy
Reporter

October 10
Technology

Tech news: Avalara announces free e-invoicing

Plus, Ramp launches AI agents for AP; Crowe rolls out AI studio; and other accounting technology news.

By Chris Gaetano
Technology Editor

October 10
Accounting firm networks

Melancon named chair of Baker Tilly International

The former long-time head of the American Institute of CPAs has been named chair of the global accounting network.

By Daniel Hood
Editor-in-chief

October 9

Resources

The latest Accounting Today research and discussion:

Providing peace of mind through payroll

Learn how you can take the pain out of payroll – while keeping clients happy and increasing profitability.

Partner Insights from Thomson Reuters
Accounting firm services
Ranking The 2016 Best Accounting Firms to Work For
Accounting standards

Audit
Phase 2 of Nonprofit Standards

September 21

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.