At Zinner, we love learning! In December, we shared a list of a few business-related books 
we enjoyed reading in 2018. But reading a book isn’t always practical. For example, reading while driving is frowned upon. Thankfully, we can listen to podcasts and learn while we commute.
Our team loves listening to podcasts, so we thought we’d share some of our favorites with you. Here are a few of our favorites and why we enjoy them:
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Most American manufacturers are embracing lean manufacturing philosophies to one 
degree or another. Some organizations do it to improve operationally while others are forced into it by their customers. From improved on-time deliveries to reduced costs, implementing lean practices can yield tremendous results.
While many associate lean with the shop floor and systems like Kanban with just-in-time deliveries to the line, lean should impact every part of an organization, including accounting. read more…
In June, Zinner & Co. Partner Howard J. Kass, CPA, AEP®, CGMA, finished his one-year term as president of the Cleveland/Akron Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals (CAFSP).
A CAFSP member since 2010, Kass was thankful for the support he received from the organization’s officers and board members during his term.
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What Employers and Workers Should Know The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced a proposed rule intended to clarify when a worker is an employee and when the worker may be classified as an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards...
A Tax Filing Risk Alert for Taxpayers For decades, many taxpayers have relied on a simple rule of thumb: if it is in the mail by the deadline, you are fine. However, recent U.S. Postal Service (USPS) clarification makes that assumption riskier. On Dec. 24, 2025, the...
Tax season has always been a prime opportunity for scammers, and 2026 is emerging as one of the most dangerous years yet. With increased filing confusion, AI‑powered fraud tactics, and a surge in data breaches fueling identity theft, tax clients need to be more...
On Jan. 22, Zinner & Co. employees spent the afternoon volunteering at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank’s Community Resource Center Healthy Choice Market. Our team was proud to support neighbors directly by helping make the shopping experience easier, more...
The recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces a major change to the federal tax code, delivering welcome news for both employees and employers for tax years 2025 through 2028, as qualified overtime pay will not be subject to Federal income tax. This...
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