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.
Income Tax October 9, 2026
What to Ask a Vendor About State E-File Coverage
Ask which states and which tax types the package supports for the coming filing season, with approval dates, rather than in general.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.