Category: Support

Payroll historically has been viewed as a tactical function – one that’s calculated, expedient and heavy on procedure aimed at a precise outcome. But perceptions in and of the industry are changing, according to a recent study by the American Payroll Association. Results of APA’s survey of 651 payroll professionals throughout North America reveal that as more organizations are investing … Continued

A 2018 survey by Accounting Today showed that more than half – 56 percent – of small accounting firms nationwide offer payroll services and another 10 percent plan to add them. Some 65 percent of medium-sized firms and 69 percent of large firms also do payroll, with 13 percent and six percent, respectively, planning to add those services. And with … Continued

Tax season is upon us. Unfortunately, so is scam season. The Internal Revenue Service recently warned of an expected surge in phishing emails involving payroll direct deposit and transfer scams as well as growing W-2 cons. All three are a form of what cyber security professionals call “business email compromise” (BEC) attacks. They work because they come disguised as emails … Continued

Prolific inventor, political humorist and founding father Benjamin Franklin said it best: “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” If your payroll or human resources firm lacks a contingency plan that guarantees  continuity or quick recovery in a catastrophic event, then you, too, are setting your business and potentially your clients up for failure. Consider these statistics:   … Continued