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.
Payroll July 2, 2026
20% of Finance Organizations Will Pivot All Talent-Related Investments to Advanced Digital Capabilities by 2028, Gartner Predicts
The push to adopt more AI solutions in the finance function will disrupt the status quo in finance talent as more basic entry-level tasks are automated and the need for advanced digital skills increases.
Small Business July 1, 2026
U.S. Won’t Renew Trade Deal with Canada and Mexico
The trade deal was promoted by President Trump during his first term, but in his second term has limited some of his tariff efforts.
Accounting Standards July 1, 2026
Investment Company Fair Value Reporting is the Subject of Latest FASB Proposed ASU
The Financial Accounting Standards Board released a proposed Accounting Standards Update that looks to amend how investment companies measure the fair value of an equity security that is subject to a contractual sale restriction.
Technology July 1, 2026
Xero Touts New Integration with Microsoft 365
Xero announced a new integration with Microsoft 365 that brings real-time financial insights directly into Microsoft 365 Copilot through JAX, Xero's AI financial superagent.
Financial Reporting July 1, 2026
Too Much AI, Too Soon: Are Finance Teams Setting Themselves Up for Failure?
Active use of AI within finances more than doubled between 2024 and 2026, rising from 30% to 75%.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 1, 2026
CLA Expands in Pacific Northwest by Adding Perkins & Co.
Portland, OR-based Perkins & Co., an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm that also has an office in Vancouver, WA, has joined CliftonLarsonAllen, effective July 1.
Taxes July 1, 2026
House Ways and Means in Early Stages of Tackling Sports Taxation
Legislation on a wide range of sports-related tax issues is under consideration.
State CPA Societies July 1, 2026
Florida Institute of CPAs Elects Amy Kistka as New Chair
Kistka began her volunteer service with the FICPA in 2019 as a member of its State Legislative Policy Committee and Women in Leadership Committee.
Technology July 1, 2026
Rippling Introduces Data Cloud
Workforce management system Rippling has launched Data Cloud, a new suite of products that aggregates data from across a company into Rippling, connects it to worker identity, and makes it available for analysis, visualization, and action.
Technology July 1, 2026
Why CPA Firms Need One Secure Workspace for Wolters Kluwer Apps
Let’s discuss all the reasons why CPA firms must host Wolters Kluwer apps in the cloud for total data protection.
SEC July 1, 2026
For Crucial Federal Agencies, the Veneer of Independence is Stripped Away
Federal agencies long regarded as pillars of nonpartisan stability are facing an identity crisis after the Supreme Court this week swept away nearly a century of precedent limiting presidential power.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 30, 2026
EisnerAmper Joins Forces with Silicon Valley-Based Sherwood Partners
Sherwood Partners, which specializes in assignments for the benefit of creditors, restructuring, and fiduciary services, will be combining with top 15 accounting firm EisnerAmper in a deal expected to close in July.