CPA-HQ Articles and Podcasts

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Independent contractor

Podcast: The Advantages of Being an Independent Contractor

Last week we talked about being an employee vs. independent contractor – mostly from the classification point of view. This ...
/ / Articles, Business, Podcast
Home and Community Options

Client Feature and Executive Director Q&A-Home and Community Options

Home and Community Options (HCO) is a nonprofit organization that serves children and adults with developmental disabilities who are in ...
SOC Report

Understanding a SOC Report and Its Purpose in Relation to an Employee Benefit Plan

SOC Report. SSAE 16 or 18. What do these terms mean? Your employee benefit plan auditor may request these reports ...
Life Insurance

Independent Contractor vs. Employee: Podcast

Many small and medium sized businesses face the issue of when someone is an employee and when they are an ...
/ / Articles, Business, Podcast, Tax
Tax

Fundraising Event Considerations: Part II

In the May 2018 Nonprofit Connection, we discussed ways to safeguard cash and other assets at special events. The following ...
/ / Articles, Nonprofit
Fall Career Fairs

Fall Career Fairs

Taking a step into public accounting provides a great foundation for your accounting career. You’ll have the opportunity to work ...
/ / Company News
Form 990

Nonprofit Tax Tidbits: Form 990 Schedule G

Preparing Schedule G is something I would not advise working on during a late Friday afternoon. A morning early in ...
/ / Articles, Nonprofit
Property Tax Template Order

Podcast: The Taxability of Social Security

As the Baby Boomers become eligible for Social Security benefits, many are confused on how Social Security is taxed on ...
/ / Articles, Podcast, Tax
Tax

DHS Audit Requirement Update

During 2017, Wisconsin State Statute 46.036 (4)( c ) and 49.34(4)( c ) were amended to increase the threshold for ...
/ / Articles, Nonprofit
QuickBooks Intuit

Intuit Data Protect for QuickBooks

Keeping your QuickBooks file and your computer safe is very important to the success of your business. There are various ...
/ / Articles, QuickBooks