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.

Financial planning

Practice Profile: Bringing personality to personal finance

Big Four CPA Tiffany Vaughn has a side gig: Helping people achieve their money goals.

By Danielle Lee
Editor-in-Chief

March 3
Certified Management Accountants

CMAs experienced fewer salary cuts during pandemic

Certified management accountants weren’t as hurt salary-wise by the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic as non-CMAs, according to a new survey.

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

March 2
AT Think New client service opportunities expand amid pandemic

Accounting firms must focus on building and nurturing relationships more than ever before.

March 2

Danny Estrada

Introhive
AT Think Ensure they’re insured

CPA financial planners should play a major role in giving life insurance advice to their clients.

March 1

John P. Napolitano

Napier Financial
Bitcoin

Companies investing in crypto may be in for a rude accounting surprise

Corporations are starting to buy digital assets like Bitcoin to bolster their treasuries, but the volatility in prices could put a dent in their balance sheet.

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

February 25
Audit

Audit fees spike as complexity rises

Auditing costs have been increasing in recent years, thanks to new accounting standards and corporate acquisitions, according to a study released Thursday.

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

February 25
AT Think The unbalanced balance sheet: Make intangibles count

The lens through which we view a company affects how we measure success. A more complete picture contributes to a more unified understanding of value.

February 24

Wes Bricker

PwC

Resources

The latest Accounting Today research and discussion:

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.

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The changing world of government financial reporting

The serious new pressures facing governments of all sizes are changing their financial reporting, says GASB Chair Joel Black.

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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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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.