Firm Management July 10, 2026
Avoid Assumptions: Use Career Conversations to Guide Your Firm’s Succession Planning
A succession plan built on assumptions is likely to fall short of expectations when it matters most.
Accounting April 21, 2022
How Robotic Process Automation Tools Work
Many RPA solutions are designed to be used by business users like accounting professionals, and while some tasks will still require the assistance of an IT professional, with some training, these “low-code/no-code” tools can bring the power of ...
April 19, 2022
Post Tax Season: 10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Tax Season Debrief Meeting
The next two months offer great opportunities to research, acquire and pilot new tools and processes so they become the new firm standard before the September and October deadlines. Below we outline 10 tips to optimize your post-busy season debrief ...
April 19, 2022
Using Technology to Fight the Battle Against Dirty Money
As fraud has evolved and become more difficult for humans to identify, finance organizations need to place a heavier reliance on technology. AP teams armed with powerful and intelligent AP automation technology can do more than win a battle against fraud.
April 19, 2022
Many Bosses Requiring Employees, But Not Themselves, To Return To Office
According to the survey, workers who are unsatisfied with their flexibility are now three times as likely to say they will “definitely” look for a new job in the coming year. It also showed a feeling of work-life balance fell twice as much for ...
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 ...
April 19, 2022
All Major Airlines End Mask Requirement on Flights
The five largest U.S. carriers — American Airlines Group Inc., Alaska Air Group Inc., Delta Air Lines Inc., Southwest Airlines Co. and United Airlines Holdings Inc. — said they were dropping their mandates effective immediately. Use of masks will be optio
April 19, 2022
Mask Refusals, Assaluts and Smoking Pot on Planes: FAA Fined Unruly Passengers $5 Million in 2021
One person was fined $40,823 after the passenger drank their own alcohol during the flight, sexually assaulted a flight attendant and smoked marijuana in the plane bathroom. That passenger was arrested after the flight, a Southwest Airlines flight ...
April 18, 2022
When Is an Employee’s Final Paycheck Due? Payroll FAQs
When an employee leaves your company, you have a responsibility to ensure that they receive their final pay in accordance with federal and state law. Generally, these laws dictate when you must provide the employee with their final pay, where it must ...
April 18, 2022
Most U.S. Companies Working to Close Wage Gaps, Says Survey
There are several factors at play when it comes to wage growth, and employees' expectations are among them. In a separate survey of more than 1,000 U.S. workers, one-third of respondents (34%) said they have not had a raise in 12 months and another ...
April 15, 2022
California Union Grocery Workers to See Raise of 19% to 31%
After four months of bargaining, Kroger, the parent company of Ralphs, and Albertsons, which owns Pavilions and Vons, agreed to raises of 19% to 31% over current pay levels for most workers.
April 13, 2022
Remote Workers Suing Employers for Work-From-Home Expenses
The legal disputes have arisen because very few employers adopted clear policies about reimbursing workers for work-related expenses at home, according to academics and legal experts.
April 13, 2022
How to Get an IRS Identity Protection PIN to Prevent Tax ID Theft
For those who have already fallen victim to identity theft or who want to take extra precaution, they can request an Identity Protection PIN from the Get an IP PIN tool on IRS.gov, to help prevent thieves from claiming tax refunds in their names.