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This article investigates the ongoing changes within the accounting profession in the U.S. and their impact on professional identity.

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The article examines shifts in the accounting profession, highlighting challenges to its purpose and integrity.

This article investigates the ongoing changes within the accounting profession in the U.S. and their impact on professional identity.
Analysis of historical context and evolution of the accounting practice in the U.S.
Discussion of the competitive landscape affecting accounting firms today.
Exploration of the shift towards non-audit services by accounting firms.
The accounting profession faces significant threats to its cohesion and purpose.
Increased competition has fostered a focus on self-interest among professionals.
Economic pressures are pushing firms to expand their non-audit services, affecting traditional practice.

Stephen A. Zeff (1987) studied this question.

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