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IRS: Consider all tool reimbursement plans taxable


September 3, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: Best practices, Fringe benefits, Hiring & training staff, Internal controls, Special report, T&E, Tax compliance

The latest in IRS’ war against tax-avoiding tool reimbursement plans means more work for you — and more money out of your company’s pocket. 

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5 things you don’t know about workplace fraud


August 29, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: Best practices, Communication, Fraud prevention, Hiring & training staff, In this week's e-newsletter, Internal controls, Latest news & views

If you do your job right, fraud isn’t much of an issue at your company. Still, it’s good to keep an eye on what the crooks are planning.

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Top 3 reasons accounting mistakes happen


August 27, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: Best practices, Communication, Fraud prevention, Hiring & training staff, Internal controls, Special report

Keeping other department’s errors from creeping into Accounting is a never-ending battle. Get a handle on these three mistake breeding grounds and you can sleep easier at night.

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Create your best accounting system: Part 2


August 27, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: Best practices, Communication, Hiring & training staff, In this week's e-newsletter, Internal controls, Latest news & views

Once you’ve gotten internal buy-in to upgrade or replace your Accounting system, the hard work begins: choosing the options you need without busting the budget.

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Scary risk you run with outsourcing


August 26, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: Best practices, Fraud prevention, IRS regs, In this week's e-newsletter, Internal controls, Latest news & views, Tax compliance

Outsourcing some of your payroll processing can be a huge time and money saver. Assuming it doesn’t leave you in legal hot water.

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Fluctuating workweek: When you can’t use it for OT


August 25, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: Best practices, DOL, Hiring & training staff, In this week's e-newsletter, Internal controls, Latest news & views, OT regs, Tax compliance

Be careful: You can’t use the “fluctuating workweek” method to calculate overtime pay for certain employees.

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Your new Payroll clerk: James Bond?


August 19, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: Best practices, Fraud prevention, In this week's e-newsletter, Internal controls, Latest news & views

If you pay any employees on an hourly basis, it’s a given someone has tried to benefit from buddy punching or similar stunts. Now you have extra help to head off the scams.

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New specs for e-filing 1099s; other key forms


August 12, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: 1099s, IRS regs, In this week's e-newsletter, Internal controls, Latest news & views, Tax compliance

Time to download the new specs if you plan on filing any of these forms electronically or magnetically.

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Your No. 1 tool for uncovering attempted fraud


August 6, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: Best practices, Communication, Fraud prevention, Internal controls, Special report, Uncategorized

Tough internal controls play a part, but the most effective tool for preventing fraud is one many companies ignore.

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Sneak peek: Who’s next to get audited?


August 6, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Internal controls, Latest news & views, T&E, Tax compliance

The first wave of companies audited for their tool reimbursement plans are about to be joined by many others. See which industries are next on the hit list:

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