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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Accountants are justly proud to be the economy's "most trusted advisor," but if you're doing just what you've always done, then that trust you've developed is at risk.
By Daniel HoodJuly 3 -
Plus, the PCAOB's chief auditor departs; and other firm and personnel news from across the profession.
By Daniel HoodJune 26 -
The AI Native Accounting Foundation announced the winners of its first-ever AI Native Accounting Awards.
By Daniel HoodJune 24 -
The leading CPA financial planners with over $1 billion in assets under management, from Accounting Today's annual ranking.
By Daniel HoodJune 23 - On the eve of his retirement, outgoing BDO chief Wayne Berson looks back at major changes in the profession, and what he sees in its future.Sponsored by Zoho
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Starting with AI, a number of new developments are making the professional landscape feel stranger than ever.
By Daniel HoodJune 21 -
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.
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