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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As private equity continues to be more and more involved in accounting, Jennifer Wilson looks into what it takes for firms to maintain their independence.
March 2 -
Accounting firms need to stop worrying about staffing problems, and start focusing on capacity.
February 27 -
The latest data from the Internal Revenue Service on the current tax season shows the size of refunds significantly outpacing last year.
February 25 -
With its Top 100 Firms ranking due out next week, Accounting Today announced its schedule for the rest of its 2026 rankings and listings.
February 25 -
Even as auditors reported their lowest overall haul of new clients in almost four years, BDO USA topped the charts with a strong number.
February 23 -
New reporting rules around stablecoins are coming thick and fast; in this episode, two experts from the AICPA discuss the new rules and what they mean for accountants and clients.
February 23 -
Top 10 Firm BDO USA added 10 new clients at the end of 2025, almost all from its November acquisition of Top 100 Firm Horne.
February 23 -
The window for participating in Accounting Today and Best Companies Group's annual ranking is currently open.
February 16 -
Accounting educators aren't immune to the challenges that are sweeping the profession, says Yvonne Hinson, president of the AAA.
February 16 -
Accounting Today's editors pick a dozen of the best new tools for accountants.
February 3 -
Management systems and philosophies are a dime a dozen; it doesn't matter which you follow — as long as you follow one.
February 2 -
Jennifer Wilson of ConvergenceCoaching cross-examines the potential impact of private equity on accounting firms, and on the profession as a whole.
January 26 -
'Cautious optimism' is the watchword for this tax season — but there's still plenty tax practitioners can do to make it run smoothly.
January 25 -
BDO USA partners with the LPGA while Weaver signs up a brand ambassador from the PGA; and other accounting firm and personnel news.
January 23 -
The Tennessee-based Top 100 Firm announced that David McMillan will succeed Marty Brown.
January 7 -
Previously co-managing partner of the Top 100 Firm, Lori Roth will now serve as CEO.
January 6 -
The PE-backed accounting platform has added Tyler, Texas-based Gollob Morgan Peddy, further expanding its footprint in the Southwest.
January 5 -
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From the decline of the 150-hour rule to staff cuts at the IRS and the ongoing impact of PE, the last 12 months have been very busy for the profession.
December 31 -
Less than 5% of people in accounting will ever become partners; why is it touted as one of the profession's key rewards?
December 31
