Accounting Today December 2025

Setting the pace: The 2025 Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting

The most influential people in the field, as chosen by their peers.

Accounting's most influential name the profession's biggest issues.

Accounting's top influencers look back at the profession's biggest shifts.

The profession's most influential share how they would describe the typical accountant.

When implemented thoughtfully, these tools can transform your firm's operations and value proposition.

Regardless of when the government gets back up and running, it is likely that the effects of the reduced staff, reduced funding, and the shutdown will be felt during the 2026 tax filing season and perhaps beyond.

Growth is not a one-size-fits-all approach. It's also complicated, particularly for small accounting firms.

Now is a critical time to determine a powerful shared vision so your firm can be viable for many years to come.

Accounting firms are moving from "people businesses" to businesses filled with individual people.