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How Cooperatives Measure Earnings Affects Patronage Refunds
Patronage refunds are one of the main differentiating factors between a cooperative business and a regular corporation or other business entity. One of the major parts of the statutory definition of a patronage refund is that it is determined by the net earnings of the cooperative. The statutory definition, does not, however, state whether those net earnings are determined by federal income tax or financial accounting rules. Based on ...
Read MoreFASB Releases Lease Accounting Standard
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued its long-awaited Lease Accounting Standard, one of the major convergence projects on which it has collaborated for a decade with the International Accounting Standards Board. The accounting standards update aims to improve financial reporting about leasing transactions and will affect all companies and other organizations that lease assets such as real estate, airplanes, and manufacturing ...
Read MoreInternal Controls To Prevent & Detect Fraud
A recent “KPMG Fraud Survey” found that organizations are reporting more experiences of fraud than in prior years and that three out of four organizations have uncovered fraud. Below are some internal control "Best Practices" that can reduce fraud opportunities or help detect fraud. Use a system of checks and balances to ensure no one person has control over all parts of a financial transaction. Require purchases, ...
Read MoreMyths and Realities about W-2 and 1099 Reporting
Beware of some common reporting mistakes of W-2 and 1099 reporting to avoid tax penalties. Greatland, a provider of W-2 and 1099 products for business, receives thousands of calls each year from customers who often mistakenly believe in one of the many tax myths that plague the industry. Failing to understand the real truth behind these myths can cause a business the cost to refile or potentially steep fines if reporting is not completed ...
Read MoreSafe Computing Tips
In today's world, computers are constantly under siege from hackers wanting to steal data or just create havoc for your operations. Here are a few Best Practices to protect your computer systems. Update, Update, UPDATE! Set up your computer for automatic software and operating system updates. A machine with non-current updates is more likely to have software vulnerabilities that can be exploited. Install protective ...
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