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.

Accounting education

AICPA & CIMA add apprenticeship program

The new program will offer an "earn and learn" opportunity to recruit new accounting talent or upskill those in entry-level positions.

By Paige Hagy
Reporter

September 26
FASB

FASB proposes hedge accounting standards update

The proposed amendments would clarify guidance on hedge accounting and address issues that arose from the global reference rate reform initiative.

By Paige Hagy
Reporter

September 25
Accounting software

U.S. investigating SAP, Carahsoft for possible price-fixing

The investigation is covering sales of the German accounting software giant's solutions to U.S. government agencies.

September 25
Career moves

NCCPAP approves new board

The National Conference of CPA Practitioners finalized the new slate of officers and directors for the 2024-25 term.

By Danielle Lee
Managing Editor

September 25
IFRS

IFRS Foundation publishes guide to ISSB standards

The guide aims to help companies that are voluntarily applying ISSB standards and help them communicate their progress to investors.

By Paige Hagy
Reporter

September 25
Fraud

SEC charges tech CEO with $30M fraud

The software company co-founder allegedly raised more than $30 million by falsely claiming the company had millions of dollars in annually recurring revenue.

By Danielle Lee
Managing Editor

September 24
AT Think In the blogs: Thought, politics, repeat

Relative accuracy; biggest cyberthreats; end-of-year meetings; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

September 24

Jeff Stimpson

Resources

The latest Accounting Today research and discussion:

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

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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.