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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.

Technology

CohnReznick partners with Tipalti

Through Tipalti's plaform, Top 100 Firm CohnReznick will helps its clients improve efficiency of global payables processes.

By Paige Hagy
Reporter

August 7
AT Think Which states have publication requirements for business entities?

It's critical that business owners comply with their state's rules, or they could face fines and other penalties.

August 7

Nellie Akalp

CorpNet.com
Audit

Evergrande liquidators start legal action against PwC

China Evergrande Group's liquidators have launched court proceedings against PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, another legal step to recover at least a fraction of creditors' investments from the property giant.

By Bloomberg News

August 7
Recruiting

Accounting talent shortage worsens

As the pipeline dries up, 83% of senior leaders report a talent shortage this year, up from 70% in 2022, with 10% this year saying it's worsening.

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

August 6
International accounting

Ex-Wirecard CFO charged in ongoing accounting scandal

An ex-board member was also charged in the long-running scandal, both for breach of trust in approving sketchy loans.

August 6
FASB

FASB releases 2024 Investor Outreach Report

The document includes the top priorities outlined by investors.

By Danielle Lee
Managing Editor

August 6
Technology

Blue teams with Pioneer on IT, cyber services

Top 75 Firm Blue will offer cybersecurity and IT services through a partnership with Pioneer Technology .

By Chris Gaetano
Technology Editor

August 5

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The future of the accounting workforce

By Daniel Hood

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

CPA firm owners & partners: Cut onboarding rework by 30–50%. Download the 2026 Bookkeeping Onboarding Playbook. Free.

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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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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.