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.

Corporate ethics

IMA revamps ethics guidance for accountants

The Institute of Management Accountants has updated its Statement of Ethical Professional Practice to guide the conduct expected of IMA members.

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

July 7
Accounting standards

Companies grapple with leasing standard complications

Organizations are finally starting to prepare for the new lease accounting standard that will be taking effect in 2019, but as they do they’re running into some unexpected complexities.

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

July 6
AT Think Generational Viewpoints: Different ways to make a difference

Two generations offer their takes on philanthropy in the workplace.

July 6
Accounting firm services

Practice profile: Pricing it right

Clayton & McKervey charts new territory with transfer pricing services.

By Danielle Lee
Editor-in-Chief

July 6
AT Think Helping PFP clients navigate the noise

Education and patience can beat out market news.

July 6

John P. Napolitano

Napier Financial
Tax season

Season of risk: Preparers face malpractice suits

2017 tax filings brought unusual liability claims.

By Roger Russell
Senior Editor

July 6
AT Think Matching firm growth to firm goals

Accounting practices need to commit to constant expansion -- and not just for its own sake.

July 6

Daniel Hood

Accounting Today

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.