Accounting September 17, 2026
Why CPA Firms Should Hire for Potential, Not Just Experience
A report found that 45% of hiring managers are bringing in high-potential talent and investing in their developmen
November 17, 2016
Nearly Half of U.S. Workers Got Pay Increase in 2016
Among those working Americans that did get a pay raise, 52% were performance-based increases, 30% were cost-of-living adjustments, and 10% were promotions or new job responsibilities.
November 17, 2016
Year-End Payroll and Tax Reporting Tips
As the end of 2016 inches near, there are many things that employers or their financial service providers must do to stay in compliance with state and federal reporting regulations. These tips serve as a reminder, and can also help streamline ...
November 17, 2016
Apps We Love – Tech for the Holidays!
It’s holiday season, and whether you are celebrating family, religion, tradition, or just counting on some time off before busy season, these apps will help you through the days ahead. Get organized, plan menus, stay on top of your gift giving ...
November 14, 2016
New Rules Make Many More Eligible for OT
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), passed in 1938, guarantees a minimum wage to almost all employees in the United States, and requires employers to pay overtime when employees work more than 40 hours in any workweek.
November 4, 2016
3 Financial Tips For Women Who Outlive Their Spouse
The importance of women taking an active role in a couple’s financial planning represents more than just jockeying over who gets to control the checking account.
November 4, 2016
State-by-State Minimum Wage Changes for 2017
Twenty-five states, plus the District of Columbia, index their minimum wages to rise automatically with the cost of living. Four more states, also including the District of Columbia, will index minimum wage increases annually beginning in future years.
November 2, 2016
The Benefits Of A Converged CRM To Accounting Firm Management
In order to increase productivity and reduce workload, many accounting firms are opting for software products like CRMs (Customer Relationship Management systems) that will help them get more clients, streamline processes, improve client relationships ...
November 2, 2016
147,000 New Jobs Added in October
Private sector employment increased by 147,000 jobs from September to October according to the October ADP National Employment Report. The ADP National Employment Report is produced by the ADP Research Institute in collaboration with Moody's Analytics.
October 31, 2016
Millennials Most Likely To Take Gig Economy Side Jobs
Workers of all income levels are taking on side work. Nearly 1 in 5 workers making more than $75k (18 percent) and 12 percent of those making more than $100k currently have a gig outside of their full time job. This is compared to a third of workers ...
October 31, 2016
The Worst Excuses for Calling in Sick
When asked why they called in sick when they were feeling well, 28 percent said they just didn’t feel like going in to work and 27 percent took the day off to attend a doctor’s appointment. Another 24 percent said they needed to just relax and 18 ...
Accounting October 27, 2016
5 Steps To Prepare for New Overtime Pay Rules
The new overtime regulations will have a significant impact on some businesses. In the meantime, businesses can use the next several months to analyze their labor and productivity, and get a better understanding of what they will need to change to ...
October 27, 2016
The Pros and Cons of Payroll Taxes
First of all, the payroll tax base is very broad. Payroll taxes apply to all wages and salaries up to a cap of $118,500, which nearly 83% of wages and salaries fall under. Furthermore, unlike the personal income tax, payroll taxes do not include ...