As part of this year's Top 100 Most Influential People survey, Accounting Today asked, "What is the most important issue currently facing the accounting profession?"

An Atlanta court ruled in favor of a Biden administration Department of Labor guideline reclassifying many freelancers as full-time employees.

A millennial offers insights into the partnership hurdles faced by young CPAs.

Bequests returning territorial assets to indigenous nations pose thorny questions for financial advisors and their clients, two experts tell FP.

Barry Melancon has done a lot for accountants — but as it turns out, accountants have done a lot for him, too.

What small accounting firms can do to move the needle on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Accounting leaders say the profession is largely vigilant amid the broader corporate backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion.

KPMG research has found gen AI has a 3-17% EBITDA impact, but this is no reason to replace human accountants.

The layoffs span the accounting firm's advisory, tax and audit businesses.

Developing an AI system can carry a hefty price tag that includes not just the coding of the system itself but secondary costs like labor, training and data fees.

A new study shows how the estate planning work of financial advisors carries a direct connection to reducing disparities over time.

As the conversation around diversity, equity and inclusion evolves, firms find themselves in a complex dance where the music occasionally skips a beat.

For a profession that's often stereotyped as stagnant, the world of accounting is changing at unprecedented speed.

In the intense war for talent, more and more firms are calling themselves a family. That can be dangerous.

The Big Four firm has cut roughly 330 people from its U.S. audit business to combat near historic low employee turnover rates.

A look inside the 10 best places to start a career in accounting.

The best accounting firms to start a career in are committed to trust, flexibility and investment.

Stagnating wages and gaps in career path awareness have pushed young professionals away from accounting, leading to a dearth of candidates and leaving firms scrambling to find a solution.

Many managers are not in the habit of telling people they did something good.

The accounting profession is grappling with both a shortage of talent and a generational shift in workplace expectations.