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New York manufacturing index rises, but remains in negative territory in April
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index rose 7points in April, but remained underwater at -14.3, pointing to continued contraction in the state’s manufacturing
Timekeeping Trap: Be Careful When “Rounding” an Employee’s Work Time
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations do not require an employer to track and pay an employee for the exact number of minutes they
Insurance Rates: What is really going on with these premiums and why they seem to be increasing!
This is a question we continuously get asked at CH Insurance. Clients with a good loss history, timely payments, excellent credit, and very good policies
Inventory Accounting Considerations for Manufacturing in the Life Science Industry
Finance and accounting professionals in the life science industry must often exercise significant judgment in applying accounting guidance to inventory. A few common inventory situations
How Technology Management Can Expedite Your Business Growth
Many business leaders find themselves asking the same question: “How do I foster growth for my company?” The answer typically yields many paths and variables
CECL Accounting Standard: What You Need to Know
The Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (FASB ASC) 326, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses, became effective for all entities on January 1, 2023. This accounting
The New Rule for Independent Contractors – Are You Ready?
Effective March 11, 2024, the US Department of Labor will change the analysis it uses to determine whether an individual is an employee or independent
House of Representatives Passes $78 Billion Tax Package
On January 31, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, a tax package worth $78
Think Your Employees Aren’t Using ChatGPT?
Think again. Survey data is consistent that use of ChatGPT and other “generative” artificial intelligence (AI) platforms is expanding exponentially. While difficult to quantify, surveys
Utica University announces alumnae as commencement speakers
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University announced it has chosen two alumnae as the speakers for its upcoming undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies. Amanda Saravia-Butler, a
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