Payroll

March 1, 2022 

Finding and retaining staff members can pose a challenge for even the best accounting firms. Even prior to 2020s, worldwide pandemic, accounting firms were struggling to retain staff.

Mary Girsch-Bock

March 1, 2022 

Target employees, from red-shirted store associates to those working at sortation centers and other supply chain facilities, may soon earn as much as $24 an hour when they start work. Depending on job position and market, Target will offer $15 to $24 an hour to workers, the company announced Monday. The Minneapolis-based company’s pay structure...…

February 28, 2022 

Thanks to payment technology designed for small businesses, it’s easier than ever for entrepreneurs to manage their business finances, even when they’re on the go. Digital payment app usage accelerated during the pandemic as more small business owners ...

February 28, 2022 

As of 2021, the total outstanding student loan debt for the 1.3 million New Jersey borrowers is nearly $50 billion, according to student loan education website Student Loan Hero. The average outstanding balance per borrower is estimated at more than ...

February 25, 2022 

Almost two thirds of accounting firms plan to adopt some form of cloud technology in the next two years to improve virtual collaboration, visibility and efficiency. Of those, one third are accelerating implementation within the next 12 months.

February 24, 2022 

How one accounting firm made it through a crippling staff shortage.The heralding of yet another new year sends a jolt of anxiety back into the accounting business, as our “busy season” is just around the corner again. It’s time to confront the ...

Ernie Villany

February 23, 2022 

In a survey of more than 2,300 senior managers in the U.S., nearly 4 in 10 respondents (39%) said it's more common for job candidates to cut off communication now than two years ago.

February 23, 2022 

Home values are growing fastest in areas with the highest share of kids, reflecting the impact millennial house hunters are making on family-friendly neighborhoods with a shortage of homes for sale. A record number of millennials will reach key age ...

February 23, 2022 

A new survey from Grant Thornton LLP, one of the nation’s largest professional-services firms, reveals that many chief financial officers (CFOs) are preparing for a challenging 2022.

February 21, 2022 

Claiming tax professionals are slow to change doesn’t capture the essence of the industry. They aren’t slow or behind, they are methodical and thoughtful about the changes they make because of the huge potential impact a specific change can have on ...

February 20, 2022 

A company's performance on the underappreciated task of legal entity management — managing the books and records of its subsidiaries – can have a dramatic impact on the terms of M&A deals in which it is involved, according to research from Deloitte's ...

February 20, 2022 

Hiring and retaining talent in 2022 is more than just about salary. While money certainly matters, employees want to know their efforts are important and want to feel valued, appreciated, and respected.