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Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
Advisory September 17, 2026 Sponsored
Taxfyle and the Digital Shift: Orchestrating Professional Expertise in the Modern Tax Profession
The platform identifies tax-saving opportunities and adjustments to reduce tax burden in the next season, collaborating with wealth management.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast October 9, 2026
AI Liability for Accounting Firms: Are You Covered? (Microsoft, Google, OpenAI, Anthropic) – Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Oct. 2026
AI indemnification is not a blanket guarantee. Understand the contract, preserve the evidence, and know which risks your firm still owns.
Firm Management October 9, 2026
EY Global Revenue Grows to $57 Billion in FY 2026
The third-largest accounting firm in the world saw its revenue increase by 7% in U.S. dollar terms this year.
Taxes October 9, 2026
Hospital Workers ‘Die’ to Rally Support for California Billionaire Tax
St. Rose Hospital workers staged a “die-in” at the facility and urged voters to pass the billionaire tax measure, Proposition 40, on the November ballot.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 9, 2026
Walter Shuffain Joins Forces with Stolberg & Blanchette in Massachusetts
Boston-based Walter Shuffain, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm, has combined with Stolberg & Blanchette, a public accounting firm located in Worcester, MA.
Payroll October 9, 2026
Social Security Ends Alternative Work Schedules on Nov. 16
At that time, all Social Security Administration employees will transition to a standard five-day work week.
Taxes October 9, 2026
Washington ‘Millionaires Tax’ Debate Pits Budget Needs Against Fears of Taxes for All
Despite some heated exchanges and dire forecasts of budget holes and secret tax plans, neither side in the fight over Washington’s new "millionaires tax" landed a knockout blow Thursday night in a debate on a voter initiative to repeal the tax.
Tax News
Advisory September 17, 2026 Sponsored
Taxfyle and the Digital Shift: Orchestrating Professional Expertise in the Modern Tax Profession
The platform identifies tax-saving opportunities and adjustments to reduce tax burden in the next season, collaborating with wealth management.
Taxes October 9, 2026
Hospital Workers ‘Die’ to Rally Support for California Billionaire Tax
St. Rose Hospital workers staged a “die-in” at the facility and urged voters to pass the billionaire tax measure, Proposition 40, on the November ballot.
Taxes October 9, 2026
Washington ‘Millionaires Tax’ Debate Pits Budget Needs Against Fears of Taxes for All
Despite some heated exchanges and dire forecasts of budget holes and secret tax plans, neither side in the fight over Washington’s new "millionaires tax" landed a knockout blow Thursday night in a debate on a voter initiative to repeal the tax.
Taxes October 8, 2026
A Tax Break for Early Childhood Educators: Why This Policy Change Matters
The bipartisan Early-Childhood Educators’ Deductions (SEED) Act, signed into law on Sept. 19, expands the federal educator expense deduction to include pre-K and early childhood educators.
Payroll October 8, 2026
Susan and Michael Dell Visit Oval Office to Tout Trump Accounts Auto Enrollment
Susan Dell and her husband, Dell Technologies Inc. founder and CEO Michael Dell, were at the White House Oct. 7 to promote Trump Accounts, a federally supported savings program for children.
Taxes October 8, 2026
The 1099 Workflow Gap: How CPA Firms Can Standardize W-9 Collection Before January
A five-stage W-9 workflow for CPA firms, a timeline back from the Feb. 1, 2027 1099-NEC deadline, vendor-data controls, and how to handle TIN mismatches.
Taxes October 8, 2026
Poll: Nearly Two-Thirds of New Yorkers Support Ending Income Tax
Almost two-thirds of New York voters support eliminating the state income tax, while 67% say they are not getting good value for the taxes they pay, according to a poll commissioned by the Empire Center for Public Policy.
Advisory October 7, 2026
Bizora Tax Research Now Available Inside Truss
Firms using Truss can access Bizora's tax research directly within Max AI, Truss's AI assistant.
Accounting News
Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
Firm Management October 9, 2026
EY Global Revenue Grows to $57 Billion in FY 2026
The third-largest accounting firm in the world saw its revenue increase by 7% in U.S. dollar terms this year.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 9, 2026
Walter Shuffain Joins Forces with Stolberg & Blanchette in Massachusetts
Boston-based Walter Shuffain, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm, has combined with Stolberg & Blanchette, a public accounting firm located in Worcester, MA.
Accounting October 9, 2026
Intuit Unveils Intuit Industry Advisors as Part of its Accounting Futures Program
Intuit now offers a dedicated group of industry advisors to serve as guest lecturers, mentors, and professional resources to students who are taking part in any aspect of the Accounting Futures Program.
Firm Management November 4, 2026 Sponsored
CPE Webinar: Beyond the Chatbot: What It Actually Takes to Deploy AI Safely in Your Firm
General AI chatbots are everywhere in accounting firms today, approved or not, but they hit a wall fast: every new conversation means rebuilding context from scratch, and every upload is a judgment call about security.
Accounting Standards October 8, 2026
AICPA, ASA and RICS Seek Public Comment on Proposed Valuation Performance Framework
Valuation professionals are invited to provide feedback on whether the proposed provisions appropriately address current practice needs.
General News October 7, 2026
Ex-Dallas Officer Who Killed PwC Accountant Botham Jean to Be Released From Prison Next Week
Amber Guyger was granted parole on Oct. 1, two years after the state parole board denied her on first review.
Technology October 7, 2026
Fact-Checking AI is Taking Up More of CFOs’ and Finance Teams’ Time
A new Datarails report also finds that fears of AI-driven layoffs haven't materialized, while a vast majority of CFOs don't trust AI to produce board-ready materials.
Payroll News
Payroll October 9, 2026
Social Security Ends Alternative Work Schedules on Nov. 16
At that time, all Social Security Administration employees will transition to a standard five-day work week.
Retirement October 9, 2026
Social Security Likely Changing Retirement Age Structure But It Doesn’t Mean You’ll Work Longer
The Claiming Age Clarity Act, which passed the House and Senate on a bipartisan vote, doesn't change retirement ages but renames them to better reflect how claiming age affects an individual’s monthly benefits.
Payroll October 9, 2026
Employees’ Confidence in Workplace Financial Wellness Support Drops From 74% to 35%
Employees say they aren’t just anticipating financial strain, they’re already experiencing it.
Payroll October 8, 2026
Susan and Michael Dell Visit Oval Office to Tout Trump Accounts Auto Enrollment
Susan Dell and her husband, Dell Technologies Inc. founder and CEO Michael Dell, were at the White House Oct. 7 to promote Trump Accounts, a federally supported savings program for children.
Payroll October 8, 2026
U.S. Jobless Claims Eased Last Week to Lowest Level Since July
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to the lowest level since July, showing layoffs remain limited across the job market.
Taxes October 8, 2026
The 1099 Workflow Gap: How CPA Firms Can Standardize W-9 Collection Before January
A five-stage W-9 workflow for CPA firms, a timeline back from the Feb. 1, 2027 1099-NEC deadline, vendor-data controls, and how to handle TIN mismatches.
Payroll October 8, 2026
The Modern Resume is Getting Longer, More Personal, and More AI-Focused, Analysis Reveals
A new report reveals major changes in how candidates present themselves to employers, from a 58% increase in resume length since 2020 to a more than 100-fold rise in mentions of AI tools.
Payroll October 8, 2026
Career Coach Reveals the Signs You Need a New Job vs. the Signs You Just Need a Break
Burnout and career dissatisfaction can look similar, but they aren't necessarily the same thing.
Technology News
Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
Advisory September 17, 2026 Sponsored
Taxfyle and the Digital Shift: Orchestrating Professional Expertise in the Modern Tax Profession
The platform identifies tax-saving opportunities and adjustments to reduce tax burden in the next season, collaborating with wealth management.
Accounting October 9, 2026
Intuit Unveils Intuit Industry Advisors as Part of its Accounting Futures Program
Intuit now offers a dedicated group of industry advisors to serve as guest lecturers, mentors, and professional resources to students who are taking part in any aspect of the Accounting Futures Program.
Artificial Intelligence October 8, 2026
Zone & Co Introduces AgentHQ, Bringing Action and Control to AI Agents in the ERP
AgentHQ gives agents the tools and permissions required for the job, while giving finance teams the authority to configure, monitor and stop them.
Technology October 8, 2026
The Accounting Function in the AI Era
Pick your most repetitive routine, ask the right questions, and good luck getting your own click counts down.
Technology October 8, 2026
Acumatica Names Jason James CIO
James is a frequent industry speaker whose insights have been featured in Forbes and The Wall Street Journal.
Firm Management November 4, 2026 Sponsored
CPE Webinar: Beyond the Chatbot: What It Actually Takes to Deploy AI Safely in Your Firm
General AI chatbots are everywhere in accounting firms today, approved or not, but they hit a wall fast: every new conversation means rebuilding context from scratch, and every upload is a judgment call about security.
Payroll October 8, 2026
The Modern Resume is Getting Longer, More Personal, and More AI-Focused, Analysis Reveals
A new report reveals major changes in how candidates present themselves to employers, from a 58% increase in resume length since 2020 to a more than 100-fold rise in mentions of AI tools.
Firm Management News
Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
Advisory September 17, 2026 Sponsored
Taxfyle and the Digital Shift: Orchestrating Professional Expertise in the Modern Tax Profession
The platform identifies tax-saving opportunities and adjustments to reduce tax burden in the next season, collaborating with wealth management.
Firm Management October 9, 2026
EY Global Revenue Grows to $57 Billion in FY 2026
The third-largest accounting firm in the world saw its revenue increase by 7% in U.S. dollar terms this year.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 9, 2026
Walter Shuffain Joins Forces with Stolberg & Blanchette in Massachusetts
Boston-based Walter Shuffain, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm, has combined with Stolberg & Blanchette, a public accounting firm located in Worcester, MA.
Staffing October 9, 2026
In a Third of Finance Teams, Senior Staff Lose Up to Half the Week to Manual Data Work
Only 10% invest aggressively in upskilling their teams and 11% invest nothing at all, even as talent is named the leading threat to the function.
Firm Management October 8, 2026
The Bonadio Group Once Again Ranked Among the Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms
This is the eighth consecutive year that The Bonadio Group has made the list.
Technology October 8, 2026
Acumatica Names Jason James CIO
James is a frequent industry speaker whose insights have been featured in Forbes and The Wall Street Journal.
Firm Management November 4, 2026 Sponsored
CPE Webinar: Beyond the Chatbot: What It Actually Takes to Deploy AI Safely in Your Firm
General AI chatbots are everywhere in accounting firms today, approved or not, but they hit a wall fast: every new conversation means rebuilding context from scratch, and every upload is a judgment call about security.
Webinars
November 4, 2026
CPE Webinar: Beyond the Chatbot: What It Actually Takes to Deploy AI Safely in Your Firm
General AI chatbots are everywhere in accounting firms today, approved or not, but they hit a wall fast: every new conversation means rebuilding context from scratch, and every upload is a judgment call about security.
October 14, 2026
CPE Webinar: Midterms and the Tax Agenda: What 2026 Could Mean for Tax Professionals
Oct 14 - In this session, hosts will examine the political and policy landscape heading into the midterms, including how polling, congressional race ratings, election forecasts, and prediction markets differ—and where each has limitations.
October 9, 2026
CPE Webinar: Digital Meets Personal – Why Your Firm Needs to Pair People With Tax Automation
Client data is one of a tax and accounting firm's most valuable—and most vulnerable—assets. As cyber threats, compliance expectations, and client demands continue to evolve, firms need secure technology that protects sensitive information without creating unnecessary friction for staff or clients.
September 10, 2026
Archived Webcast: Own Q4: Position, Price, and Grow Your Tax Planning Advisory Practice
Learn how to position tax planning as a service clients understand and value, package and price your offering, and clearly communicate why proactive planning matters.