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.

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
AT Think From ledgers to lecturers: A CPA's path to professor

Teaching accounting to undergrads may be more rewarding — and easier — than you think.

October 9

Jacob T. Crowley

Ohio Northern University
Technology

AI and analytics driving advisory boom

The vast majority of firms now offer at least some advisory services, enabled at least in part by artificial intelligence and data analytics, according to a new survey.

By Chris Gaetano
Technology Editor

October 8
CPAs

California signs CPA pathways bill into law

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that adds alternative pathways to CPA licensure, which will go into effect Jan 1. 2026.

By Paige Hagy
Reporter

October 7
Audit

PCAOB releases guidance on audit evidence standard

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board released staff guidance to help auditors implement Paragraph .10A of AS 1105, "Audit Evidence."

By Paige Hagy
Reporter

October 2
Tax

Block hiring tax pros ahead of tax season

The tax prep giant is looking to hire as many as 80,000 tax pro associates for 2026.

By Jeff Stimpson
Freelance writer

October 2

Resources

The latest Accounting Today research and discussion:

Accounting education

Accounting standards

Audit
Accounting Standards Update, Pt. 3

August 26
Accounting education

Accounting standards

Audit
Accounting Standards Update, Pt. 2

August 25
Accounting education

Accounting standards

Audit
Accounting Standards Update, Pt. 1

August 24

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.