Lifestyle

Adopt a Senior Pet Month 

November 14, 2023 by Linda Roth

Every year we devote the month of November to the cause of adopting a senior pet. Adopting a pet, especially a senior pet, is a gift to be celebrated. Unfortunately, there are people who will take advantage of you if you are not careful.

Pet adoption or “re-homing” scams are widespread. With the advent of...

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Three Strikes…You’re Out

June 23, 2023 by Kerry Sapet

At a Little League game, you usually think about bases being stolen, not cash. Unfortunately, the same volunteers selling hotdogs and cotton candy at the concession stand may also be taking advantage of their volunteer position and stealing. One woman recently pocketed more than $2,000.00 from the team’s concession stand.

Volunteer theft from concession stands...

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Travel Rewards: Hidden Misappropriation

June 23, 2023 by Kerry Sapet

In March 2020, business travel grinded to a halt. As the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe, 86% of people surveyed by TravelPerk, a business travel management company, cancelled their plans for business travel due to flight restrictions, travel bans, and lockdowns. The trickle-down effect of cancelling flights impacted the entire travel and hotel industry.

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World Bicycle Day on June 3: The Rising Concern In The Bicycle Industry

June 1, 2023 by Patricia Flesch

Employee theft is a pressing issue that affects various industries, including the bicycle sector. While bicycles bring joy and convenience to many, they have unfortunately become a target for employee theft. The loss of valuable bicycles not only impacts businesses financially but also undermines customer trust and disrupts the cycling community. 

The bicycle industry has...

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Taking Care of Mind and Body

May 19, 2023 by Kerry Sapet

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness and reduce the stigma around mental health issues. While mental health should be a priority year-round, this month is an important reminder to take steps to support the mental health and wellbeing of our colleagues and employees. One of the key places to start...

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Would Your Employees Pass This Test?

September 29, 2018 by SDC CPAs LLC

No company wants to become the next Sony or Target. Hacks affecting high-profile companies have caused major headlines and businesses have become increasingly wary. Data shows phishing emails are often the entry points for hackers. Employees who click on links in scam emails could potentially unleash malware or provide access to fraudsters.

Canada ranks second...

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Scratch & Scam: Lottery Losses

August 13, 2018 by DM Studler

At today’s convenience stores and gas stops, customers can fuel their cars, pick up a quick snack or cup of coffee, and take a chance at winning millions. Convenience stores and gas stops make a steady income from the sale of lottery tickets and online lottery sales. The lottery sales are also a draw to...

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What is Your Roomba Vacuuming Up?

March 29, 2018 by SDC CPAs LLC

Facebook, Bluetooth, the iPod, “smart” televisions: innovations in the past few years have transformed the way we live. Nearly two-thirds of Americans own a smartphone. By 2020, it is expected each person worldwide will have more than six connected devices on average.

The “internet of things” is a technological...

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Put Yourself First

July 12, 2016 by DM Studler

Running a small business isn’t easy. Small business owners are plagued by concerns: from keeping the business flowing and growing to making customers happy to handling incoming and outgoing expenses to finding, keeping and paying good employees. Many small business owners lie awake at night worrying about how much is in the business bank account....

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