Is There an App for That?

The technology side of the accounting industry is rapidly changing and expanding.  Literally hundreds, if not thousands of new companies and new software applications have sprung up to help small businesses automate their processes and save time and money. The best...

How Do I Prevent Employee Theft?

It’s happened again….locally….and it makes my blood boil!  Another full-time, long term, on staff, trusted bookkeeper has been arrested/prosecuted for company embezzlement.  I wish I could train company owners and management on a full time basis on how to prevent...

2013 Christmas & Holiday Bonuses

If you are having trouble figuring out how to calculate end of year bonuses you are not alone! Here are some quick tips:   Holiday Bonus (cash or gift cards) You must treat all cash bonuses, including Gift Certificates (“cash in kind”) as taxable wages, no matter...

End of Year Payroll To-Do List

Remind employees that if there has been a change in their filing status due to a marriage, divorce or dependents that they may want to file a new W-4 for 2014.   Check to be sure that employee paycheck names/SSNs match their Social Security cards and W-4 Data....