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.

Practice management software

CPA.com and CaseWare debut client engagement software

OnPoint PCR provides a full-service solution for preparation, compilation and review.

By Ranica Arrowsmith
Technology Editor

June 12
AT Think How to expand your accounting business by adding new services

One proven growth strategy is to offer more services to the same clients.

June 12

Nellie Akalp

CorpNet.com
Accounting standards

FASB expected to issue nonprofit accounting guidance on grants

A long-awaited standards update will clarify a key issue in the not-for-profit world.

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

June 12
Revenue recognition

Vindicia teams with Softrax on subscription revenue software

The software developers have integrated their offerings to help companies tackle the complex new rev rec standard.

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

June 12
Marijuana industry

DOPE CFO cannabis accounting business expands

A company that provides training to legal marijuana businesses and their bookkeepers has extended its reach to 26 states.

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

June 11
Audit

Deloitte is said to find Dubai’s Abraaj commingled $95M

The Middle Eastern investment firm has been roiled by allegations of misused funds.

June 11
AT Think Climbing the lease accounting compliance mountain

Now is the time to start preparing for the next big accounting standard.

June 11

Greg Rivera

Accruent

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.