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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Plus, KPMG names new int'l leaders; a new director of enforcement at the PCAOB; and other firm and personnel news from across the profession.
By Daniel HoodJune 19 -
With AI poised to take over basic tax prep, practitioners need to double down on the value they've always added, says AICPA chair Jan Lewis.
By Daniel HoodJune 15 - Take a look at what the accountant and the accounting firm of the future will look like with AICPA chief Mark Koziel.Sponsored by BILL
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Current IASB chair Andreas Barckow's term ends on June 30, but his final successor isn't expected to be installed until Oct. 1.
By Daniel HoodJune 12 -
Deficiency rates in audits of broker-dealers declined in 2025, according to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board — particularly for auditors that perform a large number of engagements.
By Daniel HoodJune 12 -
Plus, MarcumAsia launches a SPAC and de-SPAC practice; CrossCountry elevates two co-CEOs; and other firm and personnel news from across the profession.
By Daniel HoodJune 12 - Rene Lacerte shares his thoughts on how technology has shaped accounting over the past two decades, and what it will mean for the profession in the future.Sponsored by BILL
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The Rise2040 report from the AICPA and CIMA outlines the profession's future — and it involves a massive amount of change.
By Daniel HoodJune 8 -
Corporate restatements dropped by almost a fifth in 2025, according to a report from Ideagen Audit Analytics, continuing a long-term trend of decreases.
By Daniel HoodJune 5 -
The Internal Revenue Service announced a series of hiring events for entry-level customer service reps and tax examining technicians.
By Daniel HoodJune 5 -
Plus, Weaver and Wipfli name new partners; RSM turns 100; Boulay installs new MP; and other firm and personnel news from across the profession.
By Daniel HoodJune 5 -
Michigan-based Top 100 Firm Doeren Mayhew has acquired Atlanta-based Griffin Global Technologies.
By Daniel HoodJune 4 -
Of the CPA exam candidates who completed testing in 2025, only six passed all four sections on the first attempt to qualify for the award.
By Daniel HoodJune 4 -
For the 2026 Top Firms by Assets Under Management, managing the growth of their own practices is as much a challenge as growing their clients' wealth.
By Daniel HoodJune 4 -
Accounting Today's annual ranking of the top CPA financial planners by assets under management.
By Daniel HoodJune 2 -
Plus, Eide Bailly names a slate of managing directors; Baker Tilly principal to head AICPA Tax Executive Committee; PrimeGlobal reports double-digit growth in member revenue; and other news from across the profession.
By Daniel HoodMay 29 -
Top 25 Firm Ascend has acquired Ohio-based Regional Leader William Vaughan Company.
By Daniel HoodMay 28 -
Most accountants came out of tax season measurably damaged, according to a new index.
By Daniel HoodMay 27 -
Jim Bourke of Withum lays out why CAS is a crucial foundation for highly profitable advisory services.
By Daniel HoodMay 22 -
The last day to sign up to participate in the 2026 Best Firms to Work For is Friday, May 29.
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