A recent Supreme Court decision has created an unexpected opportunity for businesses that import goods into the United States — the chance to recover tariffs that a federal court determined were not legally valid. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has created a portal where qualifying businesses can submit refund requests for tariffs collected under the […]
Archives for April 2026
Does Your Retirement Plan Require an Audit?
For many plan sponsors, it starts with a letter. You receive a notice that your retirement plan now has 100 participants, and you’re required to have an independent audit. This may be the first you’ve ever heard of an employee benefit plan audit, and here’s what you need to know: Who needs an employee benefit […]
Internal Controls 101: What Your Auditor is Looking For
Most business owners assume an audit is about checking whether their numbers add up. But there’s a lot more to an audit than ensuring the accuracy of your financial reporting, and it all comes down to internal controls. Internal controls are the checks and balances your organization puts in place to mitigate risk and protect […]