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April 19, 2022 

Earth Day Tax Breaks

On April 22, 2022, the United States and much of the world will mark the 52nd celebration of Earth Day, a day set aside each year to promote environmental protection. Americans often commemorate Earth Day by planting a tree or participating in an ...

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April 18, 2022 

The Future of Virtual Meetings

Whether you are a fan of video conferencing, look forward to returning to in-office meetings, or stand somewhere in between, you can be sure the process is here to stay. And thanks to the speed at which modern technology moves, I believe it’s safe to ...

Gail Perry

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April 14, 2022 

6 Tips to Maintain Focus Throughout the Workday

We all know the feeling: some days, you have too much to do and too little time. You bounce from task to task, trying to complete what you can, but you find you didn't get nearly enough done by the end of the day. That could be because of a lack of focus.

Amy Vetter

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April 12, 2022 

Are Your Employee Handbook Policies Legal?

Employee handbooks have long been an essential workplace tool. Regardless of size, all employers should maintain a handbook. Handbooks often provide an employer’s history as well as its mission statement and guiding philosophy. They spell out the rules what is expected of employees and what the employer will provide in return. They have become ubiquitous...…

Richard D. Alaniz, JD

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April 12, 2022 

How Businesses Can Claim Remaining COVID-19 Relief Benefits

While many economic relief programs have lost or exhausted their funding, planning in advance is key to generating the full scope of remaining benefits. Work with an advisor if you need support to understand the tax and audit considerations related to ...

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April 12, 2022 

Tips for Nonprofits to Have a Successful Financial Audit

Auditors assess your organization’s internal controls, audit trail, and, most importantly, where and how your nonprofit spends funding. The auditors want to make sure your organization properly allocates the funds it oversees. If your organization has its

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April 12, 2022 

Your Firm and Your Staffing

Having a somewhat "normal" tax season behind us certainly feels good. While it would be nice to have COVID behind us and the IRS caught up, these issues may be part of our "new normal." Unfortunately, staffing issues also seem to be part of the new ...

Randy Johnston

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April 10, 2022 

How Firms Can Retain Top Talent During the Labor Crunch

Today’s accounting world faces an unprecedented challenge: How can firms scout and retain top talent from a perpetually shrinking pool of accounting professionals while avoiding undue burdens brought by inflation?