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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...

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,...

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...

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...

Not every theft is a long-term scheme. There are cases in which large thefts happen within a day or the span of weeks. Armored trucks have been used in media often as the unfortunate victims of an elaborate heist. The story of Mr. Justin Eskridge shows a similar tale to that of a bank...

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...

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...

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...

Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer, recently experienced the uncovering of nearly $10 million in falsely invoiced funds by a former manager, Ms. Kayricka Wortham and six additional individuals, some of whom were also Amazon employees. Ms. Wortham, along with her partner Brittany Hudson and multiple other Amazon employees developed a scheme to invoice...

Maintaining a close relationship with clients, vendors, and the like is key to the success of a business. Regardless of the industry, a great client relationship goes a long way towards efficiency and long-term success working together. It also helps prevent missed payments or in some cases fraudulent payments.

WFYI is an Indiana...