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.

IFRS

IPSASB calls for comment on ‘heritage’ reporting

The international board is seeking input on accounting for some of the world's most precious assets.

By Daniel Hood
Editor-in-chief

April 17
CPAs

Drucker & Scaccetti's redesign has staff 'Dancing in the Street'

Philadelphia firm celebrates new logo and site with online video.

By Sean McCabe
Senior Editor

April 17
AT Think Art of Accounting: The end and beginning of the cycle

The annual life cycle for accountants traditionally ends and begins with April 15 (or whatever the actual due date is). The early months of the year are involved or consumed with tax season. After tax season ends, normality begins.

April 17

Edward Mendlowitz

Withum
Tax season

The taxpayer's perspective on tax season

A recent report from Adobe offers a host of insights into how consumers look at tax filing,

April 14
Audit standards

GAO proposes changes in Government Auditing Standards

The Government Accountability Offices is asking for feedback on a set of proposed changes to Government Auditing Standards, commonly known as the Yellow Book, the first revision since 2011.

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

April 13
Accounting education

Oregon Society of CPAs awards $95K in scholarships for 2017-18

45 students pursuing the CPA license were honored for their academic performance.

By Sean McCabe
Senior Editor

April 13
Tax season

Tax talk: Clients’ hot topics this season

Health care changes and the possibility of tax reform dominate the conversation.

By Jeff Stimpson
Freelance writer

April 13

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.

Sponsored by Intuit Quickbooks
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.