The accounting industry is always evolving amid complex rules and regulations. These articles feature timely updates on a variety of accounting topics.
NQDC plans pay executives at some time in the future for services to be currently performed. They differ from qualified plans, such as...
Deciding whether to disclose pending litigation, a government investigation, or another contingent liability is a highly sensitive matter, especially for public companies. Investors...
Many retirement plan sponsors consider converting to new providers starting with the new plan year. For calendar year plans, that means January 1....
A 2016 report from the Society for Human Resource Management found that 78 percent of surveyed businesses offered wellness benefits to their employees....
Many tax breaks are reduced or eliminated for higher-income taxpayers. Two of particular note are the itemized deduction reduction and the personal exemption...
How much do you really know about accounting for property, plant, and equipment? U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) permits some leeway when...
Nearly every business owner wants to grow his or her company, but with growth comes risk, and that can keep you from taking...
Investment asset classes include precious metals, especially gold. Enthusiasts cite several reasons for including gold in a diversified portfolio. If governments print money...
In addition to income tax, you must pay Social Security and Medicare taxes on earned income, such as salary and self-employment income. The...