Accounting June 28, 2025
Nominations Open for 2025 Innovation Awards
The Innovation Awards highlight technologies that are shaping the profession and small businesses through increased collaboration and productivity.
March 7, 2017
Average Household Debt Nears Record Levels
The New York Fed's February 2017 Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit reports that our collective household debt has reached $12.58 trillion. At the current rate of increase, household debt should surpass the 2008 peak of $12.68 trillion ...
March 7, 2017
Tax and Payroll Legislation Updates for 2017
Forms 1094 and 1095 will most likely survive for at least this year, so make sure to keep tracking. The Cadillac tax will probably go away later this year, and it is possible that the employer mandate could go away this year, as well (not yet confirmed).
March 2, 2017
Labor Department Revises Garnishment Rules
The Labor Department revised its garnishment guidance on earnings under the Consumer Credit Protection Act to include amounts received as lump sums and wages for some tipped workers. The amount of pay subject to garnishment is based on an employee's ...
March 1, 2017
Xero Payroll
Combine small business payroll software with your online accounting. Xero Payroll not only manages the tasks you have to do, it automatically updates your accounts too. Xero Payroll also provides tools for tracking working hours and approving leave with controlled access for employees. Plus, you can easily give employees self-service access from any device with the...…
March 1, 2017
Xero and Deputy Partner for Scheduling, Time Tracking and Payroll
Working collaboratively to revolutionize the way businesses operate, Deputy’s employee scheduling and time tracking solution now integrates with Xero payroll for an end-to-end workforce management solution.
March 1, 2017
Viking Launches Third Luxury Ocean Liner
On Viking Ocean Cruises, every fare includes a veranda stateroom, an included shore excursion in each port of call, all onboard meals, beer and wine with lunch and dinner service, premium dining reservations, Wi-Fi internet, 24-hour room service ...
February 22, 2017
BambooHR Introduces New Bamboo Payroll System
Bamboo Payroll benefits both the HR department and the employees. The software provides employees with instant pay confirmation, simple deduction, direct-deposit management and pay history displayed in an easy-to-read graphic format. For the HR ...
February 21, 2017
Millennials Save More for Vacation than Retirement
What matters to millennials when it comes to saving? LendingTree surveyed 2,000 people about their spending, saving habits, and the reasons they put cash aside for future endeavors.
February 17, 2017
17 Professional Development Ideas for 2017
It’s no secret that a robust professional development program is beneficial for accounting professionals, but managers also reap rewards when they invest in employees. Your workers become more knowledgeable, which means they’re able to contribute ...
February 17, 2017
Payroll Dos and Don’ts – February 2017
Payroll processes are fraught with potential errors, and they can be costly for a small business or an accounting firm managing payroll for them. Here are some tips on what to do, and not do, that can streamline payroll functions and ensure compliance.
February 17, 2017
4 Tips on the Hold of the Final Overtime Pay Rules
As a trusted advisor to your clients, you’ve probably gotten your share of questions about the new Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime regulations or “Final Rule” and the latest court ruling blocking the Final Rule from taking effect.
February 17, 2017
A New Year, New Payroll
Right now, accountants are meeting with clients to prepare taxes. This is a great time for accountants and payroll professionals to assess 2016 and make plans to ensure compliance moving into 2017. With the impending changes and uncertainty ...