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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A change in command is a natural time for firms and their leaders to take stock of where they are, and to consider new directions, new ideas and new approaches.
By Daniel HoodJanuary 29 -
The small Tampa auditor picked up a big tranche of engagements from another auditor that exited the field.
By Daniel HoodJanuary 24 - A look at the major trends that accountants should be keeping an eye out for over the next 12 months.Partner Insights from TaxBandits
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Accounting Today is looking for firms that belong in its prestigious annual rankings of the biggest practices in the field.
By Daniel HoodDecember 30 -
Opinions vary on whether the profession is declining or thriving — or both. This is your chance to weigh in.
By Daniel HoodDecember 26 -
The money will help it expand from payments and collections to a broader practice management platform, and to develop a tax solution.
By Daniel HoodDecember 23 -
Accounting Today's annual survey reveals firms' expectations, worries and plans for the next 12 months.
By Daniel HoodDecember 20 -
Two Minnesota firms combine; Smith + Howard expands to Richmond; and more recent accounting mergers.
By Daniel HoodDecember 18 - Accountants are going into 2025 with positive expectations — but there are signs of friction in their forward progress.Sponsored by Zoho
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The Top 25 Firm is merging in Yurgosky Consulting, which brings a suite of tools and services centered on the popular CRM system.
By Daniel HoodDecember 17 -
Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs CEO Jennifer Cryder dives into why and how new paths to CPA licensure are opening up.
By Daniel HoodDecember 16 -
Longtime AICPA chief Barry Melancon turns his eagle-eye to the future, talking about the challenges and opportunities facing the profession.
By Daniel HoodDecember 9 -
Barry Melancon, the longest-serving head of the AICPA, talks about how he got there, his accomplishments, and what's next for the profession.
By Daniel HoodDecember 6 -
Citrin Cooperman expands in Rhode Island, Cherry Bekaert in the Washington, D.C. area, LBMC in Tennessee, Dean Dorton in Florida, and more.
By Daniel HoodDecember 4 -
Barry Melancon has done a lot for accountants — but as it turns out, accountants have done a lot for him, too.
By Daniel HoodDecember 4 -
On the eve of his retirement, AICPA chief Barry Melancon looks back at how the institute — and the accounting profession — have changed over the past 30 years.
By Daniel HoodDecember 2 -
PE brings a lot to accounting, but it's not for everyone, say experts at Accounting Today's PE Summit.
By Daniel Hood and Danielle LeeNovember 21 -
As firms grow, they need to move their sales pipeline from inside their head into a more formal process, says Sarah Dobek of Inovautus Consulting.
By Daniel HoodNovember 18 -
Private equity can solve many of a firm's problems -- but not necessarily all, according to Phil Whitman.
By Daniel HoodNovember 11 -
The return of the former president to the White House gives him an opportunity to deliver on his many tax promises.
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