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For the first time in our history, four different generations are working together. With that, it is important that we have an understanding of their differences so we can ensure we are engaging one another effectively. The four generations that currently comprise our workforce are Traditionalists (born 1920-1945), Baby Boomers...

Congress has once again extended the “extenders,” a varied assortment of more than 50 individual and business tax deductions, tax credits and other tax-saving laws which have been on the books for years but, technically, are temporary because they have a specific end date. This package of tax breaks has repeatedly...

In previous articles featured on Copeland Buhl & Company PLLP’s website, we have discussed Microsoft Dynamics GP, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that allows companies to integrate their financial reporting and accounting software with all their other systems. One feature of Microsoft Dynamics GP is the Purchase Order (PO) Generator,...

Imagine a scenario in which an employee comes to you with a question about his participation in the company 401(k) plan: He thought he was contributing 5% of his salary to the plan, and had been for the last six months, but his paycheck doesn’t show any deductions. Did the...

Service Organization Control (SOC) audits provide reports on internal control processes and procedures. They are used to verify that service organizations can safeguard information that will be exchanged during normal business transactions.  Small-to-medium-sized businesses that work with large enterprise or government units are increasingly being asked to provide SOC reports...