Single audits are required for all non-federal entities that expend $750,000 or more in federal awards. Single audit engagements can be complex and may involve a number of unusual audit requirements, so being prepared for your single audit plays a vital part in the single audit process. Here are some things to consider if you’re …
In case you missed it, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced on March 7, 2019 its proposal to raise the minimum salary for employees to qualify for Fair Labor Standards Act white-collar exemptions from $23,660 per year to $35,308 per year. Employees making less than this amount would automatically be eligible for overtime pay …
Generally, when executives are discussing the company’s internal safeguards, they look to controls within the accounting department such as segregation of duties, dual check signors and purchase order matching. But what about safeguards within the information technology environment? As the role of IT continues to grow in the business world, your company should continue to …
The new revenue recognition standard has been discussed extensively for the past few years and while most discussions focus on the technical issues, I like to discuss application of the standard, particularly on how it affects the construction industry. In a previous blog, I discussed the importance of adopting the new standard and how it …
During an audit, one thing that will be evaluated is your company’s ability to continue as a going concern. In layman’s terms, this means: will your company be able to stay in business in the near future? Making this determination is oftentimes not black and white, and there are several factors that both management and …
What would you do with $1 billion? This astounding 10-digit figure is the approximate value of unclaimed property held by the State of Arizona and belongs to roughly one million current or former Arizona residents. Chances are one in seven of finding unclaimed property if you live in the Grand Canyon State! So, what exactly …
It’s that time of year again to close the books and get ready for your annual audit. You may be cringing because it’s coming soon, but with proper planning and communication, the audit process can go very smoothly for you and not be time consuming. We’ve compiled our top 10 restaurant audit preparation best practices …
Divorces can cause years of planning, saving and growth to be washed away in the blink of an eye, leaving you reevaluating the retirement that you had once planned. A qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) is a judgment, decree or order for a retirement plan to pay child support, alimony or marital property rights to …
Government employers need to be aware of two rate increases this year. One is the standard mileage rate set by the IRS and the other is the minimum wage rate set by Arizona voters. Standard mileage rate Every year, the IRS establishes a standard mileage rate and this year is no different. Many government entities …
When the end of the month rolls around, every accountant knows that it’s time to scramble. Closing out the previous month can be a hassle with filling out all the schedules, making the closing entries, correcting issues and checking to make sure nothing was missed. It can be a very time-consuming process, but there are …