Payroll December 16, 2025
U.S. Unemployment Claims Jump by Most Since 2020
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose last week by the most since the onset of the pandemic, underscoring the volatile nature of claims at this time of year.
June 29, 2016
3 Ways Small to Mid-Sized CPA Firms Can Attract Talented Staff
While there seems to be very positive trends in both supply and demand across the report, many small and mid-sized firms are having trouble finding qualified applicants. If we dig a bit deeper, we begin to see why.
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 ...
June 28, 2016
2016 Fringe Benefits Tax Series: #4: Cell Phones Can Be A Tax-Free Employee Benefit
If the employer doesn’t provide a cell phone, but instead initiates a reimbursement arrangement for an employee’s personal cell phone that is used for business, the IRS may treat it as a noncompensatory business purpose.
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 ...
June 28, 2016
What Brexit Means for Americans’ Retirement Accounts
Global stock markets, including those here in the U.S. saw huge declines in the first few days of trading after the Brexit vote, primarily due to the uncertainty of what this decision by British voters will mean for not only their economic future, but ...
June 28, 2016
The Cost of an All-American 4th of July Cookout Increases
A cookout of Americans' favorite foods for the Fourth of July will cost slightly more this year but still comes in at less than $6 per person, says the American Farm Bureau Federation.
June 22, 2016
5 Tips For Accountants Before Renewing Professional Liability Coverage
Here are 5 tips (and a bonus!) from CPA Mutual to help CPA leaders pay attention when it’s time to renew their policies.
June 22, 2016
Americans Want More Vacation Time, But Don’t Use It
Employees say they're willing to trade off other benefits in exchange for more vacation time--but consistently decline to take time off to which they are entitled, according to a new survey by the HR software development firm Namely.
June 22, 2016
Study Shows Millennials Views On Credit Cards
Contrary to the popular wisdom about Millennials being debt-averse and using debit cards or checking accounts, a new survey by analytic software firm FICO shows Millennials want credit cards and use them regularly.
June 21, 2016
Webcast To Cover New FLSA Overtime Rules
During the webinar, presenters Maynard and Juffras, will outline the December 1, 2016 start of the U.S. Department of Labor’s overtime rules. They will examine the new rules and explain how employers can minimize their costs and prepare for the ...
June 21, 2016
Vacation Blues: One Third of U.S. Workers Unhappy With Paid Time Off Policy
Some sunnier results from the Accountemps survey show professionals plan to take an average of 10 vacation days this summer, and 29 percent plan to take more vacation days this summer than last year.
June 17, 2016
Intuit Rolls Out Exclusive Benefits to U.S. QuickBooks ProAdvisors
At Scaling New Heights, Intuit announced a new partnership with ICBUSA, part of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB), and Hubdoc.