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.

Payroll

Small business wages slowed in April

Hourly earnings growth for employees at small businesses slowed this month to its lowest level since May 2021, according to Paychex.

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

April 29
Accounting education

Student interest in accounting rises

Total interest in accounting careers has risen across Hispanic, Asian American Pacific Islander and white students since 2021, while Black students have shown a small decrease in interest.

By Paige Hagy
Reporter

April 29
Audit

PCAOB posts inspection report datasets

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board posted new downloadable datasets related to Part I.A and Part I.B deficiencies.

By Paige Hagy
Reporter

April 28
ESG

ISSB proposes amendments to ease application of standards

The International Sustainability Standards Board published an exposure draft proposing amendments to IFRS S2 to make it easier for companies to apply the standards.

By Paige Hagy
Reporter

April 28
Audit

Draft bill would eliminate PCAOB

The House Financial Services Committee is considering legislation to transfer the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's responsibilities to the SEC.

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

April 28
Audit

IAASB tweaks standards on outside experts

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board is proposing to tailor its standards to align with recent additions to the IESBA's Ethics Code.

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

April 25
Practice management

ISCPA names new CEO

The Iowa Society of CPAs announced Carrie Steffen as its next CEO, effective May 19.

By Paige Hagy
Reporter

April 25

Resources

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Practice management

Accounting

Top 100 Firms
Top takeaways from the Top 100 Firms

By Daniel Hood

March 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.