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.

CPAs

MACPA turns 125

The Maryland Association of CPAs celebrated its 125th anniversary on Feb. 12, 2026.

By Paige Hagy
Reporter

February 16
Tax

Remembering Roger Russell and Jeff Stimpson

Two of our longtime cherished colleagues at Accounting Today have passed away: Roger Russell and Jeff Stimpson.

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

February 13
CPAs

Wisconsin passes CPA licensure changes bill

The Wisconsin legislature passed a bill that establishes an additional pathway to CPA licensure, and it awaits Gov. Tony Evers' signature.

By Paige Hagy
Reporter

February 13
Technology

Tech news: Ramp, Canopy both announce AI-powered bookkeeping solutions

Plus, new Emburse tool uses AI to prevent errors before they start; Bill touts new agents, enhancements to existing ones.

By Chris Gaetano
Technology Editor

February 13
Fraud

ACFE, Grant Thornton team on Anti-Fraud Blueprint

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners has partnered with Grant Thornton to help organizations uncover fraudulent activity and avoid financial losses.

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

February 12
AT Think Depreciation, recapture and the illusion of tax savings

In practice, depreciation does not eliminate tax cost over time. It merely redistributes it.

February 12

Vinícius Alves de Melo

Carlos Contábil
Financial reporting

ICON shares plunge after launching accounting probe

The health care services contractor said it may have overstated some of its past revenue and pulled its guidance for the year.

By Bloomberg News

February 12

Resources

The latest Accounting Today research and discussion:

Why accountants should be adding CAS as a service offering

Learn why CAS practices are important today for growing accounting practices.

Partner Insights from Avalara
Special Report The Future of Bookkeeping

This report looks at how bookkeepers can make the most of recent changes, with new skill sets and tool sets.

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Bridging the gap between accounting and management

Graham Stanton and Edgar Thomas of Avise discuss why accountants and management aren't always speaking the same language.

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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.