Imagine trying to close the books at year-end with outdated templates, scattered spreadsheets, and no reliable checklist in sight. For many accountants, that scenario hits a little too close to home.
In a profession driven by accuracy, deadlines, and ever-changing regulations, having quick access to the right tools and resources isn’t just helpful—it’s essential.
That’s why we’ve compiled the best accounting resources out here.
The Best Accounting Resources (By the Year)
The internet is overflowing with content, making it challenging to find what’s truly useful, credible and reliable. That’s why we’ve done the heavy lifting—curating the best blogs, newsletters, templates, podcasts, conferences, and other must-have accounting resources, both on and offline.
Here are our comprehensive yearly entries for the best accounting resources online list:
These timely and industry-relevant resources can help you stay current with changes in the field, boost your business strategies, and break through barriers that haven’t been broken before.
Podcasts
Some say that exploring accounting is as fun as staring at a stack of old bricks.
But what if you mixed valuable tips, relatable stories, and witty banter into it?
Enter the world of accounting podcasts—a smart, flexible way to stay sharp! Whether you’re on the road, working out, or taking a break, you can tune into your favorite podcast anytime for easy, on-the-go learning. Here are some of the top accounting podcasts we’re loving right now:
- Journal of Accountancy Podcast with Neil Amato
- The Successful Bookkeeper with Michael Palmer
- The Unique CPA with Randy Crabtree
- Aly & Andrew’s All Aussie Accounting Adventures
- 7 Figure Accountant with Nick Sinclair
Need more options? Here are our comprehensive lists of podcasts that we highly recommend:
Blogs
Two years after Jorn Barger coined the term “weblog” in 1997, a certain Peter Merholz sliced the word up, took out the first two letters, and left the world with blog(s).
Since then, blogs have evolved from merely being online diaries into gold mines for leads and sales. Businesses all over the world use blogs not just to bump up brand awareness and credibility, but for CEOs to observe industry trends, curate their company vision, and read up on personal experiences of other industry leaders.
Guides for Finance Professionals
While well-crafted blogs break complex ideas and concepts into quick, digestible information, some subjects just need a bit more fleshing out. That’s where downloadable guides enter the picture.
Especially for those in charge of making strategic decisions, these data-driven and research-backed content pieces offer practical tips, insights, and action items that you can apply or implement on your firm.
Guides can come in the form of checklists, how-to’s, or research reports like the ones below:
- How-tos and Strategy Guides
- Yearly Tax Season Guide Blogs
- Yearly Research Reports and Checklists
Read More: The Ultimate Guide to Offshore Accounting
Templates for Finance Professionals and Firm Owners
Whether it’s for a management accounting role job description or a spreadsheet for keeping track of your progress, templates save time, effort, and energy, which you can keep for your hours outside of work instead!
We’ve rounded up these highly useful templates you can use for your specific needs:
- Job Description Templates
- Excel Templates
- Useful Guides with Templates for Your Specific Needs
It’s ideal to personalise your JDs and spreadsheets, so make tweaks that cater more to your area of expertise. Take note of keywords in the role you’re vying for, and feel free to add or take out categories in your spreadsheet as you see fit.
Newsletters
Sometimes, you just don’t have the luxury of time to Google every single one of your accounting needs.
It’s not lazy to ask for insights and updates at your fingertips. It’s actually wise and efficient! That’s why we’ve created Firm Forward, a monthly newsletter that rounds up the most important news, updates, and announcements across the accounting industry and drops it straight into your email inbox!
But more than the bite-sized updates and insights, Firm Forward also offers podcast and webinar recommendations, making it your one-stop-shop for the most up-to-date accounting resources.
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Conferences
If you are more of an interpersonal learner, accounting conferences are perfect for you. These events aren’t just avenues for professional growth; they also allow you to connect with your peers and rub elbows with industry leaders.
But if you want a break from the usual boring accounting conferences that solely focus on the profession’s technical aspects, TOAcon could be the event for you. An exclusive growth summit, TOAcon is uniquely designed to bring out the best in you—both in your personal and professional life. Sign up now and don’t miss this year’s most anticipated accounting event!
You may also check out these other must-see industry-focused conferences:
From hot topics like regulatory changes to the latest tech, accounting conferences make it easier to stay on top of this ever-evolving field.
Webinars (for Your Management Accounting Needs)
If you’re like most accounting professionals who don’t have time to attend conferences but still crave a visual and interactive learning environment, on-demand accounting webinars are an excellent alternative!
Here are some webinars that you might be interested in:
- Safeguarding Accounting Firms: Cybersecurity Essentials for SMEs
- Unlock the Secrets of Client Engagement & Creating Raving Fans
- Solving the Capacity Crisis: Scaling Your Firm for Growth
- Riding the Winds of Change: ESG, AI, and Outsourcing for Maximum Impact
- Cyber Security and Offshoring: What's Changed in 2025
Be it conferences or webinars, both are excellent ways to boost your personal and professional growth! We believe it’s just a matter of how you prefer to absorb information—up close and personal, or from the comfort of your swivel chair.
Books
Books in this day and age?
We assume you’re wondering why and how accounting books still hold their ground amidst the deluge of online content.
While often thought of as just dust collectors, accounting books offer something only a few online resources can claim about themselves: timelessness and reliability.
So, if you’re not sure where to start, we have just the list of the best accounting books out there for you!
While not completely safe from man-made accidents or natural disasters, physical copies of books can’t be affected by any sort of digital corruptions. Not to mention that they’re a treasure trove of principles, methods, and insights that you may have not yet explored!
So, go on and read away; you’ll never know what gem of an insight or idea you’ll find in your thick, trusty books!
Other Resources You Can Use: Trends, Insights, and Beyond
Still need more? We got you covered!
Here’s our yearly compilations of industry trends you’d want to get on top of:
Meanwhile, check out these ChatGPT prompts for accountants that offer help on keeping track of your transactions, crafting relevant marketing plans, and making your interactions with clients more personalised.
We also have lead generation ideas for firms of any scale, software for practice management if you’re struggling with automation, and tips for valuing your CPA firm.
Bored at work? Too much seriousness in the air? It’s time to loosen up and get your humor on with the memes for accountants to get your “sheet” together, tax season memes to ease into tax prep mode, or these pick-up lines for accountants if you’re looking for some office romance.
For more trusty, accurate, and engaging accounting resources, navigate over here.
Accounting Talent: Your True Secret Weapon
We’ve stressed it from the get-go: Why wing it when you can wield the ultimate accounting arsenal?
But make no mistake about who you give your resources to. For no-nonsense, turbocharged, and class-leading results, only work with elite talent—passionate teams who live and breathe accounting no matter where they are across the globe!
Bet we got you curious. Book a chat with us to know more.
