Accounting
Is it Worth it to Challenge an Unemployment Claim?
By law, companies are solely responsible for paying unemployment insurance. The costs, therefore, cannot be passed onto workers. This means that a company has limited ability to control those costs.
National Employment Report Shows Growth in December
The latest National Employment Report shows that private-sector jobs increased by 238,000 from November to December, on a seasonally adjusted basis. The report is prepared monthly by payroll and benefits provider ADP, which collects the information from the actual payroll data of businesses who use its payroll services.
California Job Opportunities Increasing
In a possible sign of better things to come, California saw solid gains in job vacancies advertised online in December, according to the latest statistics from the Conference Board.
Infographic Shows Famous Financial Heists Throughout History
Financial crimes often make headlines, particularly when they are of the size of the Bernie Madoff scandal, but physical heists of loot (money, gold, jewelry, antiquities, etc) are just as attention-grabbing.
Forensic Audit Discovers Theft of $850,000 From Nursing Home
An administrative secretary and bookkeeper was charged with six felony counts Tuesday after she allegedly stole more than $850,000 over a 10-year period from a New Glarus, Wisconsin, rehabilitation and nursing home where she was employed.
Auditor Cites Credit Card Misuse at Washington State University
The Washington State Auditor's Office published a report last month detailing cases of university credit cards being used for "unallowable" purchases at three major higher education institutions, including Washington State University.
Proposal Would Mandate Accrual Accounting for Most Businesses
The way businesses keep their books can affect when their taxes are due, which can affect their cash flow, their ability to invest in new opportunities, and their ability to meet their obligations.
Catching Up with “Catch Me If You Can’s” Frank Abagnale
Abagnale was the subject of the movie "Catch Me if You Can," which portrayed his experiences from ages 16-21 as an impostor and check forger.