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.

Financial reporting

Ballmer creates a ’10-K’ for America

The former Microsoft CEO has launched a new organization to share data about the U.S.

By Daniel Hood
Editor-in-chief

April 19
Accounting standards

FAF issues last call for PCC nominees

Nominations for the Private Company Council are due by April 24.

By Daniel Hood
Editor-in-chief

April 18
Audit preparation

CAQ updates External Auditor Assessment Tool

The latest version accounts for upcoming changes in accounting standards and PCAOB rules.

By Daniel Hood
Editor-in-chief

April 18
Tax season

Did your tax season measure up?

Top firms carefully analyze their profitability. productivity, client satisfaction and more.

By Roger Russell
Senior Editor

April 18
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

Resources

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Consulting
Trusted Advisor 2.0

By Daniel Hood

September 28
Beyond the Buzz: Moving from AI Hype to Meaningful Impact

Weaving AI into client records, workflows, documents, and billing allows accounting firms increase to by offering client accounting services. Learn why an integrated platform outperforms standalone accounting solutions.

Partner Insights from Canopy
Beyond Research: Unlocking Hidden Value from AI

Generative AI adoption among accounting firms doubled in just one year. But many firms are barely scratching the surface, using AI primarily for tax research rather than to reimagine workflows

Partner Insights from Thomson Reuters

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.