What to expect in accounting in 2026
The profession’s leaders read the tea leaves.

Courtney Vien is a senior reporter for CFO Brew. She formerly served as editor in chief of the Journal of Accountancy and has experience reporting on practice management, personal financial planning, accounting education, and other accounting topics.
The profession’s leaders read the tea leaves.
The AICPA’s Horizons project got many things right, but missed several major trends.
A story of growth and resilience emerges.
Founder and CEO/CFO John Glasgow looks to disrupt the mid market.
Expect greater demand for AI governance.
The PCAOB has come under threat this year.
Deregulation, clearer rules for crypto, and an emphasis on auditor independence were themes at AICPA conference.
The decision would make it harder for students to afford to pursue graduate studies, accounting orgs say.
Some good news, some (maybe) bad omens.
Innovation, trust, and staying on top of trends have made it a hit, CFO says.