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Do you know the basics of employment law?

June 30, 2016 

Do you know the basics of employment law?

Lawsuits and legal complaints have been exploding nationwide over the past decade. It's important for managers to do their part to prevent legal disputes by knowing the basics of employment law. How well do you know the law?

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June 29, 2016 

Paperback Version Of “Next-Level Accountants” Now Available

The paperback version of Next-Level Accountants: Your guide to growing a firm of trusted advisors is now available. The book that brings together top accounting and valuation industry thought leaders to provide advice on how firms can add value to client engagements and grow their practices. Just in time for summer reading, the book is now...…

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June 28, 2016 

Illinois CPA Society Awards 34 Accounting Scholarships

Each year, The Society and The CPA Endowment Fund provide about $185,000 in financial support and outreach assistance to qualifying students who are working towards becoming CPAs. ICPAS scholarship programs are funded by contributions to the CPA ...

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June 28, 2016 

2016 Tax Series: 16 Sweet Fringe Benefits

What’s better than a salary increase? For many employees, the addition of an equivalent fringe benefit may be preferable, due to the tax consequences. For example, if an employee is in the 25% federal tax bracket and receives a $10,000 raise, he or ...

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June 28, 2016 

New and Expanded Income Tax Credits for 2016

From credits for electric vehicles, to education deductions and employer credits, there are many changes in 2016. So make sure you and your clients keep up-to-date on these tax breaks.

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June 28, 2016 

5 Ways Managers Can Improve Performance Reviews

Performance review meetings can bring stress to both sides of the table. But it doesn't have to be that way. With the right planning by supervisors, the meeting can be a productive, stress-free event. Business Management Daily's Editorial Director ...