HR Actions in K-Pay: Organizations Are Eliminating Paper and Streamlining HR...
Human Resources has always been a part of the business that is pulled between needing to be a strategic partner and needing to manage tactical process-based work. Most of us spend a lot of our day...
View ArticleSeven Common IT Problems for Businesses
Technology is an ever-changing part of our world today. Right as we seem to get the latest and greatest piece of technology, a newer and smarter model is hitting the market. With the constant changes...
View ArticleNew Legislation Clarifies and Expands on CARES Act Employee Retention Credit
In late December, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, was passed and signed into law. The new law includes various updates and changes to the previous COVID-19 relief legislation. Specifically,...
View ArticleEmployee Retention Credit for Qualified Disasters
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) included a provision entitled Disaster Tax Relief. Section 303 of this provision gets into the details of an employee retention credit for employers...
View ArticleNew Developments on Second Draw PPP And SBA Guidance
On January 19, 2021 the Second Draw Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was opened to large lenders to begin processing loan applications. On the same date, the Small Business Administration (SBA) also...
View ArticleCAA Considerations for Farmers
Among several provisions built in to the 5,500 plus page legislation now known as the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) which was approved by Congress on December 21, 2020, there is one such...
View ArticlePart 1: Best Practices for Achieving a High-Functioning Finance Department...
There are a multitude of responsibilities in the role of city administrator/city manager. Being the leader of any size government requires a lot of diligence and attention to detail, especially when it...
View ArticleSales and Local Tax Marketplace Updates: How an Advisor Can Help
Now more than ever, it’s key that businesses have a plan in place to ensure proper filing. It’s tax planning season, however it’s always sales tax planning season. It is not getting easier and in fact...
View ArticleDon’t Fall for It: Phone Scam Season Is Around the Corner
I received a phone call yesterday. It was from a guy, who sounded very, sharp, named Robert. He introduced himself, and before I even had a second to reply back to his introduction, he went into his...
View ArticleWhat Is a Security Assessment and How Does It Benefit My Business?
Did you know that since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, there has been a 300% increase in reported cybercrimes? Cyberattacks and data breaches are detrimental to businesses, often costing large amounts of...
View ArticleACFE’s Report to the Nations Provides Fraud insights on Banking and Financial...
Fraud schemes can be detrimental to all companies but can be particularly damaging to banks and finance companies, as most times other people’s money is involved. Preventing fraud requires using...
View ArticlePart 2: Six Steps to a High-Functioning Governmental Finance Department
In my first post of this blog series, I covered basic best practices that governments should keep in mind when assessing the effectiveness of their finance departments. For the second part I will...
View ArticleACFE’s Report to the Nations Provides Insights on Government Fraud Cases
The harmful impacts that fraud schemes have on a company can be incredibly costly. The impacts they can have on government agencies can be even more disastrous. Combatting fraudulent activity requires...
View ArticleWhen Does a Company Need an ERP System?
Deciding on whether to invest in something as advanced as an ERP system can feel daunting. It may feel like there is no perfect time to make such a crucial investment, but there are some key indicators...
View ArticleNew Guidance from Iowa Department of Revenue on Tax Treatment of Computers...
For over 36 years, Iowa tax law has exempted “computers used in processing or storage of data or information by an insurance company, financial institution, or commercial enterprise.” In 2020, the Iowa...
View ArticleTax Planning Techniques to Reduce Your Exposure to Estate Tax
There have been dramatic changes in the Estate tax laws over the last twenty years. After the recent elections additional Estate Tax Reform is a distinct possibility. Currently, each person can give...
View ArticleIt’s Time to Start Thinking About EEO Reporting Deadlines
Like many things in 2020, the COVID pandemic delayed the federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) reporting but with a new year it’s time to start thinking about it again. Back in May of 2020, the...
View ArticleFive Things to Consider as You Implement Your New Human Capital Management...
Implementing a new part of any business software can feel daunting. Processes that are impacted by new software implementation like payroll, timekeeping and HCM directly effect not just your business...
View ArticlePart 3: The Final Governmental Financial Checklist—Are You Future Ready?
Guidelines and procedures are put in place for a reason. They help hold others accountable and make the workplace efficient and safe. As this blog series comes to a close, I want to emphasize the...
View ArticleSeven Services You Should Receive from Your Managed Services Provider
Many small and midsize businesses utilize Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to manage and maintain their IT network and systems infrastructure. By hiring a full team of IT experts to manage your...
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