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.

AICPA

The top people in public accounting — 2024

The most influential people in the field, as chosen by their peers.

By Danielle Lee
Managing Editor

December 4
Payroll

Small biz sees modest growth in jobs, pay

Small-business jobs growth remained steady in November, while workers' wages grew only slightly, payroll provider Paychex reported.

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

December 3
Practice management

M&A roundup: East Coast expansion

SolomonEdwards acquires Steele Consulting; LGA merges in McGaunn & Schwadron; and Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz adds William E. Howe.

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

December 3
FASB

FASB proposes ASU on credit losses, contract assets

The Financial Accounting Standards Board is seeking comments on a practical expedient and an accounting policy election for stakeholders.

By Paige Hagy
Reporter

December 3
AT Think Transform year-ends into an organizational asset

The fiscal year-end brings a cycle of intense workloads that can extend into the new year, as accountants and auditors work to close the books.

December 3

Helen Mason

Riveron
FASB

Financial Accounting Foundation executive director to retire

John Auchincloss will retire in September 2025 from the FAF. The search for his successor will begin immediately.

By Paige Hagy
Reporter

December 2
AT Think Art of Accounting: Reflections on Barry Melancon

Stanley Goldstein recalls the choice of Melancon as the youngest-ever head of the American Institute of CPAs.

December 2

Edward Mendlowitz

Withum

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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.