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.

IFRS

IASB proposes amendments on applying equity method

The International Accounting Standards Board has begun a public consultation on proposed amendments to IFRS to account for investments in associates and joint ventures.

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

September 20
AT Think Venture capital drought leads to cap table chaos

Startups will need to clean up their recordkeeping if they want to have any hope of raising new venture capital.

September 19

James Lichau

BPM LLP
AT Think Medicare basics for accountants: Key considerations for advising clients

Navigating Medicare can be a complex task for retirees, and accountants play a crucial role in guiding their clients through this essential aspect of retirement planning.

September 19

Al Kushner

Real Easy Medicare
Federal Reserve

Fed cuts rates by half point

The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by a half percentage point Wednesday, an aggressive shift aimed at bolstering the U.S. labor market.

By Catarina Saraiva

September 18
Election 2024

CFOs cautious as election looms

A new Deloitte survey shows 58% of CFOs saying the result of the presidential election will be extremely or very consequential for their organization.

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

September 18
Audit

Prager Metis to pay $1.95M for FTX audits, independence violations

The firm agreed to settle charges with the SEC over negligence for its work for the now shuttered crypto exchange.

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

September 17
Accounting standards

IASB looks to improve statement of cash flows

The International Accounting Standards Board has begun a research project to review the requirements for the statement of cash flows and related matters.

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

September 17

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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.