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.

International accounting

Steinhoff ex-CEO to tell lawmakers of finance industry flaws

The retailer's former chief, Markus Jooste, has agreed to appear at a hearing next week in South Africa, provided it's not about his company's accounting scandal.

August 28
M&A

Cherry Bekaert acquires CTS Capital Advisors

The Top 100 Firm is expanding its transaction advisory and valuation services, particularly for private equity funds and lenders.

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

August 27
AT Think Art of Accounting: I specialized in a non-specialty

Ed Mendlowitz shares why he became an 'expert generalist.'

August 27

Edward Mendlowitz

Withum
International accounting

‘I Was Cheated’: Tales from the collapse of commodity giant Noble Group

As Noble Group’s troubles mounted, the role of Singapore’s regulators has come under scrutiny.

August 27
AT Think What young leaders wish they had known

Emerging leaders in the profession list communication, technology, and succession planning as vital to future success.

August 27

Aiysha Johnson

BKR International, Americas Region
CECL

FASB change helps banks adjust to credit loss standard

The Financial Accounting Standards Board’s proposed changes to the credit loss standard promise to help private banks and credit unions deal with the transition on a more comfortable timeline.

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

August 24
AT Think Preparing for CECL questions during 2018 bank exams

Bankers preparing for the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s new current expected credit loss model have many questions about implementation.

August 24

Mary Ellen Biery

Abrigo

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.

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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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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.