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Moving to a four-day workweek may backfire for both employees and employers. The shift could increase injury risk for workers in industrial jobs, and people who work long hours may have a harder time making the right judgment calls.

Eighteen percent of people with incomes between $100,000 and $149,999 have nothing saved, and nearly 50% of them have less than $1,000 saved, according to a GoBankingRates survey. Meanwhile, 6% of people who make more than $150,000 have nothing saved.

Robotic-process automation is finding its way into the finance department and other parts of the corporate environment as a way to handle certain standardized tasks. Robots can work around the clock and are very accurate.

Two proposals issued Monday would create guidance for management in designing and describing its cybersecurity risk management program — and would pave the way for creation of a new “cybersecurity examination” engagement by public accounting firms.

As baby boomer partners reach retirement age, they are having difficulty delegating work to staff members and developing leaders to replace them. Some leaders say staff members aren’t ready for important tasks.

Employer-sponsored health care policies saw annual family premiums climb an average of 3% this year, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation analysis. Despite the moderate premium growth, workers are paying more for coverage as deductibles rise and companies shift costs […]

Median inflation-adjusted household income climbed 5.2% to reach $56,516 last year, the largest percentage increase since records were first kept in the 1960s. The poverty rate fell 1.2 percentage points, according to the Census Bureau.

Subject matter experts speaking before a general audience need to ensure their message isn’t obscured by the use of specialized terms and acronyms specific to the industry. Use metaphors to help the audience understand, and stick to your core message […]

Saving for college is a concern for many Americans. Anticipating costs and type of educational institution, and determining how to accomplish it all while still meeting other financial goals, may seem daunting. Learn how CPAs can help their clients tackle […]