Tips for a faster month-end close
November 10, 2023
Closing the books at month end is a dreaded chore at many companies. Here’s how to simplify the process at your company.
Teaching your accounting staff to master the art of negotiation
November 8, 2023
Does your company’s accounting team have strong negotiation skills? Here’s how to help bookkeepers and controllers become artful negotiators.
New per diem business travel rates kicked in on October 1
November 2, 2023
The IRS recently announced the special “per diem” rates that became effective Oct. 1, 2023. Here are the basics of these rates.
Keep training programs tuned in to the needs of your organization and its employees
October 30, 2023
Employers: Are you providing adequate, up-to-date training to all your employees? Here are some best practices to consider.
The Social Security wage base for employees and self-employed people is increasing in 2024
October 26, 2023
Certain business owners and some of their employees don’t have to pay Social Security tax on all their wages. Amounts above a threshold aren’t subject to Social Security tax. The “wage base” for 2024 was recently announced by the Social Security Administration.
5 ways employers can better manage unemployment taxes and benefits
October 24, 2023
Every eligible employer is acutely aware of its obligation to pay FUTA taxes and provide unemployment benefits when it must. However, there may be ways to improve your management of the associated costs.
