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.

Marcum LLP

PCAOB prohibits Marcum from doing China audits

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board imposed a $250,000 penalty on Marcum LLP and its Marcum Bernstein Pinchuk unit over audits of Chinese companies.

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

October 2
AT Think Grow your practice with these four tips for forming strategic partnerships

Aligning with other practices and business professionals has become more critical than ever before.

October 2

Nellie Akalp

CorpNet.com
AT Think Let’s end the debate: Automation will never replace accountants

A valued accountant is a holistic business advisor to clients, solving human problems that technology simply cannot — and will never be able to — solve on its own.

October 1

Will Lopez

Gusto
Apps

Expert’s choice: Top accounting apps

A panel of tech-forward accountants share their favorite tools and applications.

By Ranica Arrowsmith
Technology Editor

October 1
AT Think Boomer’s Blueprint: Taking CAS to a higher level

10 elements that make up the formula for success in offering client accounting services.

September 30

L. Gary Boomer

Boomer Consulting Inc.
CPAs

Illinois CPA Society launches pipeline research project

The state society is seeking input from students and professionals under the age of 35 on why they will or won't pursue CPA licensure.

By Sean McCabe
Senior Editor

September 29
AT Think CAS you like it

Client accounting services give firms the flexibility to move forward in their own way.

September 29

Daniel Hood

Accounting Today

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.

Sponsored by Intuit Quickbooks
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.

Sponsored by Canopy

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.