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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.

CPAs

Florida CPAs advocate for profession with lawmakers

FICPA held its second annual Virtual Advocacy Day on Thursday, with members meeting online with lawmakers.

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

January 6
IMA

IMA offers remote testing for exams

The institute is allowing candidates for its Certified Management Accountant and Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis exams to take them remotely.

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

January 6
Tax

Tax pros should prepare for ‘grueling’ year: NATP

Complex taxes, IRS backlog, and more taxpayers seeking professional help will lead to a tough season.

By Jeff Stimpson
Freelance writer

January 6
Accounting standards

GASB adds going concern project to agenda

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board is adding a major project on going concern uncertainties and severe financial stress to its technical plan for the first third of this year.

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

January 6
Audit

IAASB looks for feedback on auditing standard for less complex entities

The board is surveying stakeholders about easing the audit requirements for less complex companies, while beefing them up for more complicated structures.

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

January 5
Payroll

Private sector added 807K jobs in December

Private sector employers added 807,000 jobs in December, according to payroll giant ADP, as the job market continued to recover despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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

January 5
Technology

Easing the pain of lease accounting

The right software, plenty of preparation, and starting early are all key

By Ted Needleman
Contributing editor

January 5

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.