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‘Can I get reimbursed for my dog’s spa day?’ The strangest expense report requests ever

Ah, those wacky expense report requests — they’d be a lot funnier if they weren’t such a pain. The bad news: The number of those unacceptable attempts at reimbursement aren’t abating.  

by Tim Gould
April 14, 2016

2 surefire ways to get more value from IT

Let’s face it, IT can be costly. But if you’re not assuming a key role with your company’s IT plans, it could get worse.

by Rich Coleman
November 12, 2012

3 A/P money-savers you probably aren’t using yet

Do you think of A/P as purely a cost center? Here are some techniques you can suggest to help the your A/P staffers bolster the bottom line. 

by Tim Gould
October 22, 2015

3 key factors shaping DOL’s plans for new overtime regs

The Obama administration is dead set on increasing overtime availability for workers.

by Jared Bilski
July 10, 2014

3 tactics combat rising T&E trends

Even with fuel and travel costs on the rise, there’s no reason to let these expenses ground your bottom line.

by Shane Borer
June 17, 2008

3 ways to reduce your vulnerability when — or if — OT rule kicks in

The Department of Labor’s (DOL) controversial overtime rule is officially on hold. But other than that, not much else is certain with the rule — and that’s a problem for employers.   

by Tim Gould
January 12, 2017

4 hidden ACA penalty triggers that could really hurt your bottom line

Here’s a compelling reason to review your ACA compliance efforts ASAP: If your firm slips up on any of the details, it could cost you big-time.  

by Jared Bilski
October 20, 2016

4 tips to prepare your firm for any emergency situation

It’s easy to say “That would never happen to us.” 

by Scott Ball
February 3, 2015

4 ways to help Finance coach employees more effectively

The last thing you want are managers and supervisors who do little more than bark out orders and expect finance staffers to follow through.

by Jared Bilski
July 3, 2013

5 ways to come out on top in a recession

You know how the economy’s impacting your business. But employees don’t have the info you do so they might be getting nervous — whether they have a reason to be, or not. Here’s 5 tips to help keep productivity up through the recession.

by Darlene Stahl
August 1, 2008

50% of users walk out with data: 5 keys to stop them

You know how dangerous a break-in to your database could be to your bottom line, so you’re always looking to protect yourself from outside attacks. That strategy could backfire.  

by Tim Gould
April 7, 2016

85% of CFOs’ jobs have expanded … has yours?

Forget about post-holiday expanding waistlines – seems CFOs have some ever-expanding job descriptions to contend with!

by Jennifer Azara
January 16, 2015

9 weird but true sales & use tax laws on the books: Has your A/P team heard of them?

Your A/P staffers are well aware of the ways state revenue departments make life complicated with their ever-changing sales & use tax laws. Seasoned A/P pros are typically able to follow the logic behind some of the unusual sales & use tax requirements out there. For example, in Kansas hot-air balloon rides aren’t taxable because […]

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A case for embracing social networking in the office … Really

With a slew of firms running into problems because of staffers’ social networking habits, it’s no wonder some workplaces are banning these sites altogether. Before you go that route, consider these reasons why you should do the opposite.

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February 4, 2010

A critical disclaimer firms seldom use

When employers fail to include disclaimers with all of their benefits statements, they’re leaving themselves wide open to legal problems.

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July 1, 2014

Almost audit-proof: 4 ways to safeguard your firm

No small business wants the IRS to come knocking on its door to conduct an audit. But many companies increase their chances of getting flagged by not doing all of these things. 

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January 25, 2011

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