Daniel Hood has been editor-in-chief of Accounting Today since 2011; he joined Accounting Today as managing editor in 1998. A graduate of Georgetown University, he has also served as a business editor for the New York Daily News, and as a production editor for The Wall Street Journal Europe. He is the author of five novels and a guidebook to New York City.
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Big deals for CBIZ and Baker Tilly put them at the top of the league tables for new public company audit engagements for all of 2025.
By Daniel HoodMarch 18 -
CAS thought leader Kane Polakoff discusses how artificial intelligence can be integrated into CAS now — and what that intersection will look like in the long term.
By Daniel HoodMarch 16 -
The Internal Revenue Service has released its annual list of the 12 most dangerous tax scams, including a new long-term capital gains credit scam, bad advice on social media, and more.
By Daniel HoodMarch 10 -
While no one can say what the final destination of this year's Top 100 Firms and Regional Leaders will be, they've got a head of steam up to reach top speed.
By Daniel HoodMarch 9 - Dean Peterson and Blair Robbins of Eisner Advisory Group discuss the tax and business ramifications of the Trump administration's tariff policies that accountants should be advising clients about.Sponsored by Intuit Quickbooks
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Growth strategies at the largest firms in the country this year are revolving around identifying and finding the right clients, and serving them better.
By Daniel HoodMarch 4 -
The 26 accounting practices with the highest revenue growth in percentage terms in 2025 from Accounting Today's Top 100 and Regional Leaders report.
By Daniel HoodMarch 3 -
As private equity continues to be more and more involved in accounting, Jennifer Wilson looks into what it takes for firms to maintain their independence.
By Daniel HoodMarch 2 -
Accounting firms need to stop worrying about staffing problems, and start focusing on capacity.
By Daniel HoodFebruary 27 -
The latest data from the Internal Revenue Service on the current tax season shows the size of refunds significantly outpacing last year.
By Daniel HoodFebruary 25 -
With its Top 100 Firms ranking due out next week, Accounting Today announced its schedule for the rest of its 2026 rankings and listings.
By Daniel HoodFebruary 25 -
Even as auditors reported their lowest overall haul of new clients in almost four years, BDO USA topped the charts with a strong number.
By Daniel HoodFebruary 23 -
New reporting rules around stablecoins are coming thick and fast; in this episode, two experts from the AICPA discuss the new rules and what they mean for accountants and clients.
By Daniel HoodFebruary 23 -
Top 10 Firm BDO USA added 10 new clients at the end of 2025, almost all from its November acquisition of Top 100 Firm Horne.
By Daniel HoodFebruary 23 -
The window for participating in Accounting Today and Best Companies Group's annual ranking is currently open.
By Daniel HoodFebruary 16 -
Accounting educators aren't immune to the challenges that are sweeping the profession, says Yvonne Hinson, president of the AAA.
By Daniel HoodFebruary 16 -
Accounting Today's editors pick a dozen of the best new tools for accountants.
By Chris Gaetano and Daniel HoodFebruary 3 -
Management systems and philosophies are a dime a dozen; it doesn't matter which you follow — as long as you follow one.
By Daniel HoodFebruary 2 -
Jennifer Wilson of ConvergenceCoaching cross-examines the potential impact of private equity on accounting firms, and on the profession as a whole.
By Daniel HoodJanuary 26 -
'Cautious optimism' is the watchword for this tax season — but there's still plenty tax practitioners can do to make it run smoothly.
By Daniel HoodJanuary 25

















