by Stapley Accounting | Jul 10, 2024 | Employer
If your organization has struggled to accurately forecast and manage the costs of its health care benefits, you’re not alone. Global HR consultancy Mercer released a report in May entitled The CFO perspective on health, which surveyed the CFOs and other... by Stapley Accounting | Jul 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
From the minute they open their doors, business owners are urged to keep a close eye on cash flow. And for good reason — even companies with booming sales can get into serious trouble if they lack the liquidity to compensate employees and pay their bills. Here are... by Stapley Accounting | Jul 3, 2024 | Employer
For employers looking to safeguard their organizations from fraud, payroll is among the most obvious targets they must protect. That’s where the money is, after all. Payroll can stand out as a bright red bullseye for criminals if not carefully guarded. What Is... by Stapley Accounting | Jul 2, 2024 | Business
Every type of company needs to devise a philosophy, strategy and various policies regarding compensation. Family businesses, however, face additional challenges — largely because they employ both family and nonfamily staff. If your company is family-owned, you’ve... by Stapley Accounting | Jun 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
With the high cost of college, many parents begin saving with 529 plans when their children are babies. Contributions to these plans aren’t tax deductible, but they grow tax deferred. Earnings used to pay qualified education expenses can be withdrawn tax-free.... by Stapley Accounting | Jun 26, 2024 | Employer
Many employers now allow employees to work remotely, either all or part of the time. If your organization does and sponsors a health care plan, here’s a brief refresher on some of the rules regarding protected health information (PHI) and the Health Insurance... by Stapley Accounting | Jun 25, 2024 | Business
The driving revenue force of just about every kind of business is sales. But all too often, once a sales team is up and running, it’s left to its own devices to maintain its strengths, develop new skills and upgrade its technology. This can produce mixed results —... by Stapley Accounting | Jun 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Unemployment has been holding steady recently at 3.7%. But there are still some people losing their jobs — particularly in certain industries including technology and media. If you’re laid off or terminated from employment, taxes are likely the last thing on your... by Stapley Accounting | Jun 19, 2024 | Employer
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), many salaried employees are exempt from overtime pay. But not all of them. To qualify as exempt, an employee must primarily perform certain executive, administrative or professional duties and be paid an annual salary that’s... by Stapley Accounting | Jun 18, 2024 | Business
If you follow the news, you’ve probably heard a lot about artificial intelligence (AI) and how it’s slowly and steadily expanding into various aspects of our lives. One widely cited example is ChatGPT, an AI “chatbot” that can engage in conversations with users and...
