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Overtime

The New Federal Overtime Rule: Striking a Balance Between Morale and Compliance

Before the new federal overtime rule goes into effect on Dec. 1, 2016, many U.S. employers will need to evaluate ...
security

QuickBooks Complex Password

QuickBooks believes protecting their customers' sensitive data is very important. Therefore, it is reinforcing existing security features. The latest update ...
/ / QuickBooks
fundraising

Point of Entry Events

Do you ever get discouraged when you think about fundraising?  Do you ever wonder if more community members would support ...
/ / Nonprofit
March 2016 QuickBooks Newsletter

September 2016 QuickBooks Newsletter

The September edition of the Hawkins Ash CPAs QuickBooks Newsletter includes the following headlines: Complex Password You're Invited to QuickBooks ...
/ / Accounting, QuickBooks
Form 990

Heads Up! Itemized Deductions May Be Ahead

Year end may seem far away. But now's a good time to start looking ahead to what itemized deductions you ...
/ / Business, Tax
Policies Nonprofit

A Disconnect in Succession Planning

A 2014 survey* highlighted a divide between senior executives at nonprofits and the internal candidates who could possibly replace them ...
/ / Nonprofit
Child Abacus

How to Assess the Impact of a Child’s Investment Income

When they're old enough to understand the concepts, some children start investing in the markets. If you're helping a child ...
/ / Tax
Cash

Are You Sure You Want to Take that 401(k) Loan?

With summer headed toward its inevitable close, you may be tempted to splurge on a pricey "last hurrah" trip. Or ...
Economic Summit

Join Us for An Economic Summit

As the program sponsor, we'd like to invite you to attend an Economic Summit on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. Hosted ...
/ / Business, In the Community
Life Insurance

Know Your Options for Business Interest Transfers

Business owners should always know their options when it comes to their company and its relation to their estate plans ...
/ / Business, Tax