7.29.19
Critical Questions to Ask About Internal Controls
When fraud strikes manufacturers, the effects can be devastating. The median fraud loss in the manufacturing sector was $240,000, according to the 2018 Report to…
7.29.19
Take a Closer Look at Home Office Tax Deductions
Working from home has its perks. Not only can you skip the commute, but you also might be eligible to deduct home office expenses on…
7.29.19
Why Your Phone May Be a Fraud Risk
As more people use mobile phones, more fraud perpetrators target these devices. According to Javelin Strategy & Research, between 2017 and 2018 the number of…
7.29.19
Assess for Fraud Risk Before You Experience Financial Losses
If you’re like most business owners and executives, you may not actively search for fraud risks — until there’s an incident and you’re facing possible…
7.25.19
Businesses Can Utilize Audit Techniques Guides to Examine Tax Returns
The IRS uses Audit Techniques Guides (ATGs) to help IRS examiners get ready for audits. Your business can use the same guides to gain insight…
7.17.19
Construction Companies: Public Sector vs. Private Sector
When it comes to deciding upon working in the private or the public sector, construction companies have a lot to consider in terms of the…
7.17.19
Cash Method of Accounting: Changes Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) brought significant changes to income taxes with its amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Among these…
7.17.19
Cover All the Bases with a Background Check
Background checks don’t inoculate companies against occupational fraud and other criminal acts by employees. After all, many thieves have never been caught and, therefore, have…
7.17.19
It’s a Good Time to Buy Business Equipment and Other Depreciable Property
There’s good news about the Section 179 depreciation deduction for business property. The election has long provided a tax windfall to businesses, enabling them to…
7.17.19
Current and Proposed Overtime Pay Exemption Rules
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that most employees be paid overtime pay at time and one-half the regular rate of pay for all…