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: Digits announces Schedules for accrual accounting workflows

Plus, Suralink introduces Workpaper Suite Intelligence; Xero announces Xero Coaches; and other news and updates from the accounting tech world.

By Chris Gaetano
Technology Editor

May 8
Accounting standards

SEC, FASB prepare for semi-annual reporting option

Officials discussed the SEC's proposal for a semi-annual reporting option along with new accounting standards at a Baruch College conference.

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

May 7
Audit

PCAOB posts project updates

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board posted updates to its projects as it waits for public comments on its 2026-2030 strategic priorities.

By Paige Hagy
Reporter

May 7
Practice management

Deadline extended for Top Firms by AUM submissions

The survey window for our "Wealth Magnets" annual ranking of the top CPA financial planners by assets under management has been extended until Friday, May 8.

By Daniel Hood
Editor-in-chief

May 6
Audit

Boomer launches tax, audit communities

Boomer Consulting launched a Tax Leader Circle and Audit Leader Circle.

By Paige Hagy
Reporter

May 6
Practice management

Plante Moran expands into Mexico

Plante Moran will expand into Mexico as JA Del Río joins the firm, effective July 1.

By Paige Hagy
Reporter

May 6
Payroll

Small-business hiring grows in April

Small businesses with less than 50 employees continued to add jobs last month despite the growth in gas prices, according to a report from Paychex.

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

May 6

Resources

The latest Accounting Today research and discussion:

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Looking back with Barry Melancon

By Daniel Hood

December 2
Web Seminar The year ahead

Based on the data from our annual survey, this webinar shares the hiring, purchasing, technology and other plans of firms of all sizes, as well as their major concerns, their new service offerings, and much more.

Sponsored by CPA.com
Accounting firm services

Accounting
The growing opportunity in the Hispanic community

By Daniel Hood

September 30

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.