Why executives pose the greatest occupational fraud risk
In its 2018 Report to the Nations on Occupational Fraud and Abuse, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) reported that owners and executives accounted for only 19% of all […]
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Deducting business meal expenses under today’s tax rules
In the course of operating your business, you probably spend time and money “wining and dining” current or potential customers, vendors and employees. What can you deduct on your tax […]
Why you should run your nonprofit like a business
It’s a well-known truism in the corporate world: Organizations that don’t evolve run the risk of becoming obsolete. But instead of anticipating and reacting to market demands like their for-profit […]
Fraud fact: Crooks prefer cash
It should come as no surprise that cash is the most popular target of fraud perpetrators. After all, once stolen, cash itself is virtually untraceable. But that doesn’t mean forensic […]
Understanding how taxes factor into an M&A transaction
Merger and acquisition activity has been brisk in recent years. If your business is considering merging with or acquiring another business, it’s important to understand how the transaction will be […]
Writing a Winning Grant Proposal
Competition is as fierce as it has ever been for private and public grants to not-for-profits. If your funding model depends on receiving adequate grant money, you can’t […]
5 ways to prevent fraud in your law firm
Because they foster a collegial, trusting environment, law firms can be more vulnerable to fraud than many other types of businesses. Enforcing internal controls may simply seem unnecessary in an […]
2019 Q2 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers
It’s that time of year again. Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines that apply to businesses and other employers during the second quarter of 2019. Keep in mind […]
How fraud can scuttle the purchase of your dream home
Buying a home is stressful enough without also having to worry about potential fraud. Unfortunately, real estate fraud is surging. According to Realtor magazine, scams targeting the industry rose 1,100% […]
Holding on to Your Nonprofit’s Exempt Status
If you think that, once your not-for-profit receives its official tax-exempt status from the IRS, you don’t have to revisit it, think again. Whether your organization is a Section 501(c)(3), […]
Is return fraud cutting into your store’s profits?
For brick-and-mortar retailers, return fraud can be a serious financial threat. There are several types of schemes. But when they’re successful, they all end the same way: Stores issue refunds […]
There’s still time for small business owners to set up a SEP retirement plan for last year
If you own a business and don’t have a tax-advantaged retirement plan, it’s not too late to establish one and reduce your 2018 tax bill. A Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) […]
