April 5, 2016
How to Avoid Payroll Risks — Know Your Customer!
Knowing your customer is tremendously important, especially in today’s Internet-driven world where the majority of business with some clients may not be done in person.
March 31, 2016
The Secrets Behind Your SSN
Ever wonder how Social Security numbers are generated? And how do you tell if a Social Security number is valid?
March 14, 2016
What You Need to Know About President Obama’s 2017 Budget Proposal
It’s time for President Obama’s 2017 budget proposal. This is his last budget proposal and, while not much is new, there are several items that directly affect payroll and payroll departments.
March 4, 2016
Dotting the I’s and Crossing the T’s — Employment Records You Must Retain
Many different state and federal laws govern which records companies need to create, how long records need to be kept, and even how those records must be disposed of.
March 4, 2016
How Firms Can Develop Compensation Packages to Land Top Talent
With public accounting firms facing increased competition for skilled staff, it’s more important than ever that companies take a strategic approach to recruiting and hiring. Above-average compensation packages can go a long way in helping your ...
March 3, 2016
Jobs Index Shows Improved Employment Growth in February
The Mountain region remains the top-performing regional index while Washington retains the top spot among states for the second consecutive month. Dallas maintained its top ranking among metropolitan areas, while Seattle holds second place with ...
March 2, 2016
Labor Dept. Wants Increased Funds For Wage and Hour Enforcement
The administration’s final budget request--for fiscal year 2017, which begins Oct. 1--seeks $12.8 billion to fund the DOL next year, less than the $13.2 billion it asked for last year. Congress wound up granting the department $12.2 billion.
February 26, 2016
ADP Gives Accountants Free HR HelpDesk Access During Tax Season
ADP is offering accountants and their small-business clients free access to the ADP HR HelpDesk during tax season. This offer is available to accountants nationwide who can also select up to five of their small-business clients (those with fewer than ...
February 22, 2016
Labor Dept Targets Fast Food Franchises On Wages
Investigations completed in the last five quarters nationwide have resulted in fast food employers paying more than $6.7 million in back wages owed to nearly 18,000 employees.
February 19, 2016
2016 Readers Choice Awards
Technology is at the core of professional accounting firms, and since 1990, this publication has covered the evolution of not on the technology, but also the dramatic changes in workflow processes and productivity.
February 18, 2016
4 Payroll Considerations for Nonprofits
When people receive their paychecks, be it weekly, bi-weekly or some other, they may notice the litany of deductions indicated on the pay stubs. They often dismiss them and simply accept that Uncle Sam takes his fair share—and they grudgingly acquiesce.
January 25, 2016
When Do You Have To Pay Terminated Employees?
Each state has its own laws that dictate when employees are to be paid and this extends to terminations. While many states allow payment for voluntary termination to occur on the next scheduled pay date, several states have accelerated timelines even for