Top Accounting Resources 2025 for Accounting Firms and Industry Leaders

Given how fast the accounting industry is changing, firm owners may find it harder and harder to keep current with industry trends, the newest regulatory policies, and the latest technological advancements shaping the field of accounting.

If you’re looking to disrupt, trailblaze, and stay at the forefront of industry leadership, here is our rundown of the best resources for all things accounting.

Accounting News

Long considered the ultimate source of reliable information on local and international affairs, news outlets remain credible and authoritative even when it comes to field-specific news distribution. Our list contains the top sources of accounting news around the world.

The New York Times - Accounting and Accountants

A longstanding news authority, The New York Times also runs Accounting and Accountants, a specialized section for all things related to accounting. It covers all news involving the accounting industry, including valuable insights, rising figures in the field, and more.

The Economist - Corporate Accounting

Another well-known authority in delivering news, The Economist has its Corporate Accounting category where readers can stay current with all news related to accounting, finance, business, and other relevant topics.

Strategic Finance

The IMA-published Strategic Finance or SF offers articles that help financial professionals with their job performance, career advancement, personal and professional growth, and business profitability. Explore a wide range of topics from risk management, financial planning, budgeting, capital decisions, technology, careers, and leadership.

Accounting and Business

Backed by the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), Accounting and Business is an online magazine covering industry updates, career tips, comments, CPD, and interviews of relevant figures in the business.

Accounting Influencers and Podcasts

With the rise of social media comes voices that rise above the rest, specifically accounting influencers and their platforms that have amassed a significant following in their respective niches. Below are some figures in the digital space that contribute to the world of accounting, finance, and other related fields.

James Hearle

Hailing from the UK, James Hearle is an accountant based in Sydney, Australia. Boasting years of experience as a qualified accountant in the world’s top accounting companies, James Hearle is better known in the YouTube world as Accounting Stuff, amassing over 800,000 subscribers. Accounting Stuff offers tutorials for accounting tasks, programs, practices, and general education on all things accounting, including tax preparation, financial planning, firm management, and accounting coaching among others.

Jody Padar

The Radical CPA is a platform created by Jody Padar, which aims to inspire firms to move away from the traditional business model and become “radical”. The Radical CPA offers tools for picking the right software and other resources, including books and blogs to set accounting practices up for success despite the many changes in the industry.

Greg Kyte

Comedy CPE is the brainchild of Greg Kyte, a stand-up comedian and CPA who has graced the stage of conferences like Deeper Weekend and Xerocon. This platform is where Greg Kyte puts his focus on the comedic approach to reach audiences within and beyond accounting. Comedy CPE is centered on NASBA-certified fraud and ethics CPE content, mixed with comedy to help raise awareness on important topics while keeping audiences entertained.

Kelly Phillips Erb

Taxgirl is another useful resource on tax law. Having worked for Bloomberg Tax and Forbes, Kelly Phillips Erb offers advice on domestic and international estate and tax planning, tax compliance, as well as insights on tax delinquencies. Aside from answering tax-related questions via email, Taxgirl also has a podcast that ran from seasons 1 to 3 as of writing.

Nick Sinclair

Multi-hyphenate Nick Sinclair is a widely known figure in the offshore accounting industry. Nick is an Australian entrepreneur, business coach, founder, and chairman of a highly successful accounting staffing solutions provider with offices across the globe. Right now, Nick is focused on empowering firms with powerful, tried-and-tested strategies through his personalized coaching program, TopFirm.

Consulting, Advisory, and Accounting Coaching for Businesses

It won’t suffice to just rely on accounting news outlets to stay on top of accounting trends and best practices. Today, we have coaching programs and advisory and consulting firms that specialize in accounting and finance. Below is our list of the top firms for consultancy, advisory, and coaching in the accounting world.

The Big 4 Firms: Deloitte, EY, PwC, KPMG

The Big 4 are known not only for their significant role and contributions to the accounting industry but also for their thought-leadership. Through insights into data analysis, financial forecasting, and industry trends, the Big 4 empower firm owners and accounting professionals with opportunities to expand their expertise.

TopFirm

A total growth system for accounting and other related firms, TopFirm combines proven tools and playbooks with world-class trainers, coaching and mentoring programs, and peer-led community. TopFirm also aims to help business owners take control of their growth journey and build a firm they’re proud to lead.

Accounting Materials and Online Resources

The big 4 accounting firms aren’t just an inspiration for accounting firm owners and professionals — they can also provide you with invaluable insights, hacks, tips, and general accounting know-how.

From the latest trends, news, and regulatory updates to inspiring feature stories of trailblazers and disruptors in the accounting field, these online publications from longstanding accounting titans should be a staple in your resource library.

Deloitte Insights Magazine

Starting off with the biggest accounting firm in the world, Deloitte reflects their diverse service offerings through their magazine and the Press Room podcast, with offerings on business strategies, latest technologies, security, social responsibility, and sustainability, among others.

EY: Different Eyes Magazine and EY Scout

EY offers their Different Eyes magazine for insights from industry innovators and disruptors, while their webcast EY Scout gives updates on international accounting standards to keep firms of any size current on industry trends and best practices.

PwC: strategy+business

Much like the other accounting giants, PwC has its strategy+business publication, with content on business, thought leadership, and groundbreaking ideas from the industry’s top players. Finance professionals can gain insights from leading thinkers in their respective industries.

KPMG Magazines

Among the big 4 accounting firms, KPMG’s publication covers the most fields and industries, ranging from insights on corporate income tax to changes in social security policies. Some of KPMG’s offerings include CITpoint Magazine, Turning Point, PITpoint Magazine, and Frontiers in Finance.

TOA Global: A Deeper Understanding of Accounting and Beyond

If you need accounting help beyond content, TOA Global has just the resources for you — from strategy sessions to newsletters, podcasts, and free downloadable guides.

TOA Global offers accounting staffing solutions to businesses worldwide. From tax specialists to auditing professionals to bookkeeping experts, we provide firm owners with the support they need for their day-to-day operations, allowing them to grow their business exponentially.

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