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.

SEC

Atkins faces ticking clock as he reshapes rules for Wall Street

SEC chair Paul Atkins plans to release about 30 rule proposals this year. More than two-thirds will be related to corporate finance, such as scaling back corporate disclosures.

By Lydia Beyoud

April 15
Audit

IFIAR sees global uptick in audit inspection problems

The International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators released a report summarizing its annual survey of inspection findings from audit regulators around the world.

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

April 13
Accounting standards

GASB considers restructuring accounting literature

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board is proposing to overhaul the structure for providing guidance on U.S. GAAP for state and local governments.

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

April 13
CPAs

Maryland approves licensure pathways bill

The bill creates an alternative path to CPA licensure, and it awaits the signature of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, after which it will go into effect on Oct. 1, 2026.

By Paige Hagy
Reporter

April 13
AT Think The retirement opportunity accountants can't afford to miss

Something big is happening in the American retirement landscape, and small businesses are right in the middle of it.

April 10

Kevin Busque

Gusto
Accounting standards

GASB proposes guidance on infrastructure

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board is looking for public comment on proposed guidance for reporting on infrastructure assets.

By Daniel Hood
Editor-in-chief

April 9
Technology

Digits announces outcome-based pricing

Digits announced that accountants will only pay for clients if the Digits platform successfully automates 95% or more of transactions with zero human touch.

By Chris Gaetano
Technology Editor

April 8

Resources

The latest Accounting Today research and discussion:

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.

Sponsored by Corpay One
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.

Sponsored by Intuit
Special Report Technology: The engine of a CAS practice

This report looks at the central role of tech solutions in making CAS one of the fastest-growing service lines in decades.

Sponsored by Zoho

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.