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.

Donald Trump

The top people in public accounting — 2019

The most influential people in the field, as chosen by their peers.

December 3
Blockchain

Blockchain: Unlocking new potential

The various applications of this young technology will bring big opportunities to the accounting profession.

By Antoinette Alexander

December 3
Practice management

Practice Profile: To the four corners of the world

Regional Leader Gerson Preston is finding success beyond its Florida roots.

By Danielle Lee
Editor-in-Chief

December 2
KPMG

KPMG South Africa makes headway rebuilding image after scandals

The Big Four firm is winning back customers and no longer bleeding staff as it rebuilds an image tarnished by a series of scandals.

By Bloomberg News

December 2
Practice management

The year ahead for accounting: 2020 in numbers

Highlights of the findings from Accounting Today's annual survey of accounting firms' plans for the next 12 months.

By Daniel Hood
Editor-in-chief

December 2
AT Think OK partner: Intergenerational issues in accounting

We may be approaching all-out war in the workplace.

December 2

Daniel Hood

Accounting Today
AT Think The financial planner in times of trouble ...

In volatile markets, client education and constant communication are ke

November 29

John P. Napolitano

Napier Financial

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.

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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.