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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Some accountants worry that entering into financial planning services may create conflicts of interest -- and they're right, according to John Napolitano of U.S. Wealth Management, though the specific conflicts may not be what they expect.
By Daniel HoodFebruary 10 -
A roundup of technology announcements.
By Daniel HoodFebruary 10 -
Accounting Today’s editors pick the best new and most improved tools and resources for accountants from the last year.
February 7 -
A slow quarter for the biggest firms saw lots of small gains for smaller auditors.
By Daniel HoodFebruary 6 -
Rebranding is about much more than just new logos.
By Daniel HoodFebruary 6 -
A growing cohort of the gig workforce is actually working long-term inside traditional companies — and they’re pretty happy about it, according to research from ADP.
By Daniel HoodFebruary 5 -
Private companies got a reprieve for implementation of this major standard -- and they'll need all of it, according to LeaseQuery's George Azih.
By Daniel HoodJanuary 27 -
Setting a growth goal is about much more than picking a percentage -- firms need to dive deeper to understand what it will really take to hit that goal, says Bob Lewis of The Visionary Group -- and they need to make sure they have people who can bring in the new business they need.
By Daniel HoodJanuary 20 -
Far fewer are concerned about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, unlike last year.
By Daniel HoodJanuary 14 -
The brand-new withholding form for 2020 will present taxpayers with challenges, and tax pros with opportunities, says ADP's Pete Isberg.
By Daniel HoodJanuary 13 -
The clients and markets of the future will require firms and accountants to think more clearly about the investments and effort they want to put into developing new capabilities, according to consultant Gale Crosley.
By Daniel HoodJanuary 6 -
Cannabis and related industries are the next big thing for accountants.
By Daniel HoodJanuary 3 - After getting a bump at the end of 2019, the Accountants Confidence Index took a dip for the start of 2020.Sponsored by ADP Accounting
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A starter pack of 12 tasks to help accounting firm leaders work on their businesses, instead of just in them.
By Daniel HoodDecember 31 -
Accounting Today is looking for firms to participate in its annual rankings.
By Daniel HoodDecember 23 -
The Top 100 Firm is merging Keelsra Business Services into its Springfield office.
By Daniel HoodDecember 23 -
Erik Asgeirsson describes the new audit tools and many other developments coming out of CPA.com and the American Institute of CPAs.
By Daniel HoodDecember 23 -
The deal expands the Top 100 Firm's presence in North Carolina.
By Daniel HoodDecember 20 -
The year-long review recommends a number of sweeping changes to the profession.
By Daniel HoodDecember 20 -
Five new trustees have also been named to the Financial Accounting Foundation.
By Daniel HoodDecember 19


















