Accounting

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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.

Fraud

Which states are the worst for fraud?

Nevada led the way among the states in having the highest rate of business fraud, according to new research, but it wasn’t alone in having high rates of fraud.

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

December 28
Audit

IIA and ACCA renew pact

The Institute of Internal Auditors and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants have signed a three-year renewal of their existing agreement.

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

December 28
Technology

Top 3 real estate accounting trends to watch in 2022

Real estate accountants will continue to play a pivotal role in how their companies perform in the New Year.

By Imran Mia
Vice president of global solutions engineering

December 27
Accounting standards

FASB adds to Conceptual Framework

The two new chapters cover financial statement elements and presentation.

By Daniel Hood
Editor-in-chief

December 23
Premium

NYSSCPA looking for next CEO

With current CEO Joanne Barry due to step down in May 2022, the state society has begun the search for her successor.

By Daniel Hood
Editor-in-chief

December 23
Technology

FASB releases 2022 GAAP taxonomy

The GRT, SRT and DQCRT are available for review, but still await final SEC approval.

By Daniel Hood
Editor-in-chief

December 22
Career moves

The 2021 Top 100 People: Career crossroads

Accounting's most influential identify the most impactful moments in their professional lives.

December 22

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

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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.