What Does ‘At-Will Employment’ Really Mean Anyway?
Many, if not most, employers today use some form of an ‘at-will’ employment contract when hiring. The arrangement is theoretically simple: the employer can terminate the employee at any time,
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Evaluating Your Audit Committee
Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the audit committee — not management or the full board of directors — is directly responsible for appointing, compensating, and overseeing external auditors. Periodically, it is
Are Your Employees Flying the Red Flags of Fraud?
Forensic accountants are best qualified to unearth the ‘hows and whys’ of occupational fraud, but it is up to employers to know when it is time to call for professional
Depreciation-Related Breaks on Business Real Estate: What You Need to Know When You File Your 2018 Return
Commercial buildings and improvements generally are depreciated over 39 years, which essentially means you can deduct a portion of the cost every year over the depreciation period. (Land is not
Is Your Non-Profit Ready for A Raffle?
Raffles are popular fundraisers for non-profits, but they’re subject to strict tax rules. State laws on non-profit-sponsored raffles can vary significantly, but non-profits must comply with federal income tax requirements
Refine Your Strategic Plan a SWOT Analysis
With the year underway, your business probably has a strategic plan in place for the months ahead. Or maybe you have created a general outline but have not quite put
Private Companies: Have You Implemented the New Revenue Recognition Standard?
Private companies that follow U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) must comply with the landmark new revenue recognition standard in 2019. Many private company chief financial officers and controllers report
Department of Labor Increases Penalties for Many Labor Law Violations
Every employer knows that failing to comply with federal laws is costly, but it is getting even more so. The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015
Charitable Donations: Unraveling the Mystery of Motivation
Traditionally, Americans have supported charities not only for tax breaks and a vague sense of ‘giving back’ but also for a variety of other financial, emotional, and social reasons. Understanding
Reverse Mentoring Can Benefit Everyone Involved
When you read the word ‘mentor,’ you might envision an older individual patiently and eloquently passing along decades’ worth of knowledge to a wide-eyed young student. Indeed, this is a