Financial Resources & News
Unemployment Fraud Continues to Thrive
Unemployment Fraud Continues to Thrive The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has reportedly stopped around 1,000,000 fraudulent unemployment claims since March of 2020. That number continues to grow at an alarming pace. There are many consequences when...
Employee Retention Credits (ERC)
Employee Retention Credits (ERC) Implemented as a refundable credit under the CARES Act, the employee retention credit is extended through June 30, 2021. The following also applies for calendar quarters beginning after December 31, 2020: The credit rate is increased...
New Year. New Promotions.
Chicago, IL, January 19, 2021 Bronswick Benjamin is pleased to announce three promotions of our professionals. Dylan Creger will be promoted from Senior Accountant to Supervisor. Daniel Fredrickson and David Thompson will transition from their current roles as...
PPP Application Dates Announced
PPP Application Dates Announced The application window for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgivable loans will open Friday for lenders with $1 billion or less in assets, the US Small Business Administration and Treasury announced. The opening, which will take...
How Does Your Accounting Impact Your Profits?
How Does Your Accounting Impact Your Profits? Accounting is one of those items in a business that just seem to chug along. Think about your meetings. Most revolve around ways to refine processes, increase profits, add more revenue, labor costs, etc. The items that...
KPIs and Why Do They Matter
KPIs and Why Do They Matter Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are critical to monitor your progress. Typically, these are simple to set up to monitor. If they are not easy to set-up that is a sign your accounting software may need to be updated or more likely that you...
Setting Stretch Goals
Setting Stretch Goals Goal setting should be more of an exercise than it is. How did you set your goals? Did you pick a number and then do the math needed to get there? You need to set a numerical target, but goal setting should be a session that makes you think. It...
Building Value
Building Value Businesses exist to enable your family to live, but it is more than just money. They are a source of personal interest and financial stability for employees. The business provides needed services or products of value for your customers. Along the way,...
The Impact of Sales Acceptance Policies
The Impact of Sales Acceptance Policies Every dollar seems incredibly valuable to every business, but not every dollar has equal value. The easiest sale to make is one that typically fits into one of these three situations: This could be intentional by applying a...