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.

Certifications and licensing

Michigan man charged with falsely claiming to be a CPA

Joseph Vanator of Vantors & Associates in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, was arraigned in late October and charged with one count of accounting violations, a five-year felony.

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

November 3
Accounting standards

IASB, ISSB advance new global standards

The International Accounting Standards Board and the International Sustainability Standards Board are developing standards for rate-regulated activities and carbon.

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

October 30
Technology

Digits launches free API

Digits API allows computers to connect directly with the company's Autonomous General Ledger system without needing custom integrations.

By Chris Gaetano
Technology Editor

October 29
Audit

IFAC partners to fight money laundering

The International Federation of Accountants is teaming with the International Bar Association to combat money laundering, while signing a pact with audit groups.

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

October 29
AT Think In the blogs: Getting creative

Responding — or not — to jurisdictions' notices; pitfalls of growth; e-invoicing; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

October 29

Jeff Stimpson
Financial reporting

Gerresheimer probe shows probable accounting issues

The German maker of packaging for medicines and cosmetics said it is "more likely to assume" it failed to properly recognize sales during the 2024 fiscal year. .

By Bloomberg News

October 29
Technology

Bill launches agents for W-9s and reconciliations

Bill announced a suite of AI agents designed specifically for small and medium businesses, starting with a W-9 agent and a reconciliations agent.

By Chris Gaetano
Technology Editor

October 28

Resources

The latest Accounting Today research and discussion:

Beyond the Buzz: Moving from AI Hype to Meaningful Impact

Weaving AI into client records, workflows, documents, and billing allows accounting firms increase to by offering client accounting services. Learn why an integrated platform outperforms standalone accounting solutions.

Partner Insights from Canopy
Beyond Research: Unlocking Hidden Value from AI

Generative AI adoption among accounting firms doubled in just one year. But many firms are barely scratching the surface, using AI primarily for tax research rather than to reimagine workflows

Partner Insights from Thomson Reuters
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.

Sponsored by BILL

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.