Payroll

 2017 Review of CheckMark Payroll

April 24, 2017 

2017 Review of CheckMark Payroll

CheckMark Payroll is part of CheckMark’s suite of software applications which include CheckMark Multiledger, 1099 and 1095. The company also offers payroll and accounting programs for Canadian businesses. CheckMark's products are stand-alone desktop ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

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April 24, 2017 

2017 Review of Xero Payroll

Xero is a robust, online application designed for small to mid-sized business owners looking for complete accounting and payroll functionality. The product also offers an excellent program; Xero HQ, that is designed for accountants and bookkeepers ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

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April 24, 2017 

Payroll Internal Controls Checklist

No matter the size of the company or how employees are paid, internal controls are a necessity. Here are my suggestions for payroll-related internal controls that can protect you and your data.

Lisa Galletti

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April 24, 2017 

5 Tips to Help Navigate Pay Equity

Leaders of accounting firms have joined a growing list of businesses interested in equitable pay practices. Specifically, expectations for greater transparency concerning equal pay for equal work are on the rise among employees, business owners, and ...

Ellen Feeney

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April 20, 2017 

Employee Financial Stress Can Be Costly for Companies

Financial stress, student loans and retirement plan withdrawals all present obstacles to employee financial well-being according to PwC US’s 2017 Employee Financial Wellness Survey. As financial wellness priorities continue to shift across the generational divide, this year’s survey data, collected during the first two weeks of the new Presidential administration, also reflects the country’s current...…

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April 20, 2017 

Four Keys to A More Profitable Payroll Practice

Today, advances in payroll technology have automated most payroll tasks, giving accountants capabilities that match or even surpass what a major payroll service bureau can offer. Another major advantage for accountants is that they can access these ...

Chandra Bhansali

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April 14, 2017 

Student Loan Burden Hitting Older Americans

A new survey by education financial management company IonTuition.com shows that more than 37 percent of respondents had fallen behind on their student loan payments and 17 percent had defaulted on their student loans.

 Minimum Wage Updates for 2017

April 12, 2017 

Minimum Wage Updates for 2017

Let’s review minimum wage pay rates. There’s the federal minimum wage of $7.25, as well as state minimum wage, local minimum wage and tipped minimum wage rates.

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April 12, 2017 

Wage Garnishment Tips and Myths: Webcast

Wage garnishments are at an all-time high. In many states, employers are becoming increasingly more liable to creditors. But many organizations still overlook wage garnishments and view them as an obscure and complex aspect of business.