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.

Tax preparation

E-Services secure mailbox down Columbus Day weekend

Most other aspects of the system will remain operational.

By Jeff Stimpson
Freelance writer

October 3
AT Think The Spirit of Accounting: Why are we so critical of the financial accounting status quo?

In the first of a series of articles, Profs. Miller and Bahnson explore a new paradigm for corporate reporting.

October 3

Paul B.W. Miller

University of Colorado and Colorado Springs
ERP software

Spring2 Technologies merges with Eide Bailly

The Top 100 Firm will welcome the tech consultancy’s staff into their Lehi, Utah, office.

By Ranica Arrowsmith
Technology Editor

October 2
Fraud liability

It’s a good time to buy liability insurance

Accounting Today presents in its 2017 Malpractice Insurance Guide

By Roger Russell
Senior Editor

October 2
Accounting firm networks

KPMG International names Bill Thomas global chairman

KPMG International has chosen Bill Thomas as chairman of the global network for a four-year term, succeeding John Veihmeyer, who is retiring after completing his term.

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

October 2
AT Think Pricing your financial planning services

Deciding on a fair rate for wealth management is a major stumbling block for firms.

October 2

John P. Napolitano

Napier Financial
Accounting firm networks

Winning the coming divergence in accounting

Different levels of technology skill will soon become a major differentiator among firms.

By Daniel Hood
Editor-in-chief

October 2

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.