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.

Accounting standards

FASB proposes changes for nonprofits receiving non-financial assets

The Financial Accounting Standards Board proposed an accounting standards update Monday to enhance the transparency of how not-for-profit organizations present and disclose contributed non-financial assets.

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

February 10
AT Think Harnessing lease accounting centers of excellence

What are the benefits and challenges faced by public companies with the new leases standard?

February 10

Len Neuhaus

LeaseAccelerator
Government accounting

GASB issues guidance on leases, pensions and more

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board released guidance on leases, pension plans and a wide range of other accounting and financial reporting issues that were identified during the implementation and application of some of its earlier pronouncements.

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

February 7
Practice management

Practice Profile: A virtual success

Advanced data analytics, cutting-edge training and well-defined processes help Gineris & Associates thrive without bricks and mortar.

By Danielle Lee
Editor-in-Chief

February 7
Accounting fraud

Case studies in forensic accounting

Three accountants share their experiences unearthing fraud.

By Ranica Arrowsmith
Technology Editor

February 7
Audit

BF Borgers, Wipfli lead in new audit clients in Q4

A slow quarter for the biggest firms saw lots of small gains for smaller auditors.

By Daniel Hood
Editor-in-chief

February 6
Accounting education

MSCPA hosts bi-annual Educators Conference

The Massachusetts Society of CPAs discussed the future of the profession and the impact of modern technology at the first of two gatherings this year.

By Sean McCabe
Senior Editor

February 6

Resources

The latest Accounting Today research and discussion:

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
The future of the accounting workforce

While concerns remain about the profession's pipeline of new accountants, Cathy Moy, chief people officer at BDO USA, sees plenty of ways to keep it full.

Sponsored by Intuit Quickbooks

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.