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.

Technology

AI in advisory: Forensic accounting

The first of four looks at how specific accounting firm niches are being impacted — for good and ill — by artificial intelligence.

By Chris Gaetano
Technology Editor

March 21
Technology

AI in advisory: Estate planning

The third of four looks at how specific accounting firm niches are being impacted — for good and ill — by artificial intelligence.

By Chris Gaetano
Technology Editor

March 21
Technology

AI in advisory: M&A

The fourth of four looks at how specific accounting firm niches are being impacted — for good and ill — by artificial intelligence.

By Chris Gaetano
Technology Editor

March 21
Audit

PCAOB reaches agreement with Romanian regulator

The Board and the Romanian audit oversight authority agreed on a statement of protocol that allows for cooperation for the oversight of auditors.

By Paige Hagy
Reporter

March 20
Technology

AI in advisory: What work is at risk?

The advisory services that artificial intelligence will dominate are primarily transactional and rely heavily on data analytics to deliver insights and advice.

By Chris Gaetano
Technology Editor

March 20
Technology

Staying ahead of AI

Artificial intelligence may already be eating away at some advisory services.

By Chris Gaetano
Technology Editor

March 20
Financial reporting

Starboard plans Autodesk fight

After accounting issues arose at Autodesk, Starboard has pressured the board to reevaluate the performance of CEO Andrew Anagnost.

By Bloomberg News

March 20

Resources

The latest Accounting Today research and discussion:

eBook Bookkeeping onboarding in 2026: The strategic playbook for CPA firms

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Partner Insights from Datamatics Business Solutions Ltd.
Special Report Special Report: The AI-Enabled Accountant

Artificial intelligence won't put accountants out of business; accountants who use AI will put those who don't out of business. And that means firms need to be integrating it into their workflows, skillsets and strategic plans.

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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.