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Reviewing Your Vendor Lists To Fight Fraud

“Whether fraud is intended or not, a robust review of your vendors can diminish potential losses. Acts of fraud happen all too frequently. Fortunately, understanding and using data maintained in a master vendor list provides opportunities to detect suspicious activity and identify areas where internal controls can be strengthened.”

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401(k) Balances Hit Record $89,300 In 2013

“The surging stock market helped boost average 401(k) balances to yet another record high in 2013. But many young and low-income workers are not doing such a great job of keeping that cash in their accounts.”

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Report Shows Restaurant Sales In December Declined

“As a result of softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index registered a moderate decline in December. The RPI — a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry — stood at 100.5 in December, down 0.6 percent from November and

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World Bank Raises Its Growth Forecast

“The Washington-based lender sees the world economy expanding 3.2 percent this year, compared with a June projection of 3 percent and up from 2.4 percent in 2013. The forecast for the richest nations was raised to 2.2 percent from 2 percent. Part of the increase reflects improvement in the 18-country euro area, with the U.S.

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Important Obamacare Deadlines For Businesses

“It’s not too late to start a company health plan for 2014–or too early to prepare for big changes coming in 2015. Here’s what businesses need to know. With a new year comes a new set of healthcare-related deadlines to keep track of. The good news: with extensions and exemptions, you may have more time

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