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How to Fend Off “Friendly” Fraud

By: Tony LaNasa

Fraudulent behavior isn’t necessarily perpetuated by people hiding their identities. For example, legitimate customers sometimes use the credit card chargeback process to their advantage — and to the disadvantage of […]

Help ensure the IRS doesn’t reclassify independent contractors as employees

By: David M. Reape

Many businesses use independent contractors to help keep their costs down. If you’re among them, make sure that these workers are properly classified for federal tax purposes. If the IRS […]

Do you know the new accounting rules for gifts in kind?

By: Helen Weeber

If your not-for-profit organization accepts contributions of nonfinancial assets, such as land, services, and supplies, you should know about Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) rules approved last year. Accounting Standards […]

Avoid buying unreliable — or fraudulent — insurance coverage

By: Tony LaNasa

Bad faith denials of claims by insurers are illegal, but some dishonest companies or agents attempt them anyway. It’s possible that just when you have the greatest need, you’ll find […]

Fraud Lurks: In Your Employees Part 2

By: Stanley Olejarski CPA CGMA

Last month’s Fraud Lurks article featured employee fraud/embezzlement – part one. The article referenced the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) report on the costs and effects of occupational fraud. […]

Providing education assistance to employees? Follow these rules

By: David M. Reape

Many businesses provide education fringe benefits so their employees can improve their skills and gain additional knowledge. An employee can receive, on a tax-free basis, up to $5,250 each year […]

Minimize the need to make year-end financial adjustments

By: Helen Weeber

If your not-for-profit periodically prepares internal financial statements for your board, you may have noticed that your auditors propose adjustments to these interim statements at year-end. Why do auditors do […]

Assess your supply chain’s fraud risk

By: Tony LaNasa

The COVID-19 pandemic has put enormous pressure on global supply chains. As companies struggle to obtain the goods and materials they need, they may not pay as much attention to […]

Claiming the business energy credit for using alternative energy

By: David M. Reape

Are you wondering whether alternative energy technologies can help you manage energy costs in your business? If so, there’s a valuable federal income tax benefit (the business energy credit) that […]

Tax Credits for Employers Providing Paid Leave Related to COVID-19 Vaccinations

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) allows businesses (including tax-exempt organizations), with fewer than 500 employees, to claim refundable tax credits for the cost of providing paid sick […]

Reduce your nonprofit’s liability risk with D&O insurance

By: Helen Weeber

Not-for-profit organizations may operate under the assumption that their missions and their board members’ good intentions protect them from litigation. Sometimes, this assumption is proven wrong with a lawsuit. To […]

Something’s Wrong in Your Office. Is it Fraud?

By: Tony LaNasa

Not all red flags lead to active occupational fraud schemes. But when fraud is occurring, it usually leaves traces — for example, accounting anomalies — for fraud experts and other […]

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