Leaders ranked AI, digital transformation and need for new skills above innovation and growth as the top issues facing corporate finance, in an AICPA-CIMA poll.
Day: December 19, 2025
WH Smith faces probe over accounting
The venerable U.K. retailer also cut its annual dividend after an accounting error in its North American business triggered a stock slump.
PCAOB to tighten its belt in 2026
The board is recommending a 2026 budget that is 9% below its 2025 budget.
Ascend adds Sweeney Conrad
Top 50 Firm Ascend announced the acquisition of Sweeney Conrad in Kirkland, Washington, expanding its presence in the region.
Ex-bankers convicted over €45M in tax fraud deals
Two former bankers were convicted in Germany over Cum-Ex deals by Fortis Bank that caused €45 million ($52.7 million) of damage to the country’s taxpayers.
Networth2B launches billing solution with offline capacity, one-time purchase
Networth2B, a small business accounting solutions provider specializing in local apps that stay on the user’s device, announced the addition of new billing features for professional services providers.
Tax professionals face broad challenges through 2026
Tax work has always required patience, judgment and a steady hand. What is different today is the speed of change and the pressure that comes with it.
The 2025 Top 100 People: Much more than bean counters
The profession’s most influential share how they would describe the typical accountant.
2025 Top 100 People extra: The not-so-typical accountant
As part of this year’s Top 100 Most Influential People survey, Accounting Today asked, “How would you describe the typical accountant?”