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Sarah thought she had finally caught a break. After months of job hunting, she received an email offering her a fully remote bookkeeper role. The pay was generous and the hiring process seemed quick and easy. The “recruiter” conducted a brief interview by text, praised her qualifications, and sent her an offer letter the very...

On Monday, May 29, people across the United States will observe Memorial Day, also known as Decoration Day. The federal holiday honoring those who have served in the military has a rich and fascinating history, dating back to the aftermath of the Civil War.

The first Memorial Day was observed on May 30, 1868. It...

May is Gardening for Wildlife Month. Considering the animals in your area, from the tiniest of hummingbirds to the largest of deer, is a wonderful way to create a thriving ecosystem in your own backyard. Using native plants and trees is a strong trend as gardeners strive to create natural environments without using invasive species....

May is National Pet Month, a time when we celebrate the joy and companionship that our pets bring into our lives. Observed annually every May, National Pet Month aims to encourage people to adopt pets, especially homeless ones, and take care of them responsibly.

At SDC CPAs, we recognize the importance of pets in people’s...

On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwestern Florida. It churned its way across the state, leaving death and destruction in its wake. Storm surges, intense winds, and extreme rainfall destroyed homes, buildings, roads, and bridges. Recovery costs are estimated to be approximately $47 billion. As residents of Florida attempt to get back on...

In just a few decades, we’ve gone from using clunky slow internet browsers to surfing the cyber village created by the sprawling World Wide Web. With all the benefits that come from being connected and having information at our fingertips comes new threats and challenges. Criminals loot corporate databases. Social media platforms attract hackers and...

Have you ever heard the question “if you could have dinner with any person, who would it be?” Often the popular answer is a successful person in order to gain tips on increasing wealth. Financial investors are used for the same reason and much more widely available, offering insight into investments and wealth management. According...

According to the Helen Woodward Animal Center, more people bring home a new pet during the holiday season than at any other time of year. In 2021, an estimated 1,062,127 animals were adopted during the holiday season across the United States. As many people and companies turn their attention to the holidays, SDC, as an...

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...

As anyone with a Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram account knows, privacy settings can be baffling. There’s a multitude of places to click, choices to make, and settings to turn on or off. It can be difficult to know how secure you are when using social media.

Complicating matters, some recent events have set off alarm...