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Fitch puts U.S. on ratings watch negative
It is time for the Federal Reserve to act pre-emptively to ensure well-functioning financial markets and signal to global market participants that the /8bond rating on U.S. Treasuries will remain unchanged.
A check on tech: The rise of SOC reporting
Requests for #SOC reports are on the rise. And they’re only going to grow. Read our new e-book for a road map to simplified SOC reporting.
Why your company needs multifactor authentication
Companies should use multifactor authentication as part of a layered security strategy that includes identity and access management which exceeds passwords.
RSM US Financial Conditions Index: Debt ceiling standoff to cause volatility
As of Friday, our composite RSM US Financial Conditions Index remained at 0.9 standard deviations below neutral, corresponding to higher levels of risk than would normally be priced into securities.
U.S. economy remains resilient, but numerous risks loom
Despite sticky inflation and rising interest rates, the economy keeps rolling along. But risks like the debt ceiling standoff could derail that.
Inflation remains sticky in April, rising by 4.9% over a year ago
April's increase in the consumer price index was in line with RSM's forecast of a 4.9% gain and the consensus estimate of 5%, and will most likely support the doves at the Federal Reserve who want to pause interest rate increases.
Section 174: Lessons learned and key implementation considerations
Companies must abide by new law change - RSM tax professionals will help you prepare.
Business Travel Expenses: Per Diem vs Actual Expenses
If your employees travel for work purposes, it’s important to understand the various methods of tracking and substantiating travel expenses so that you can maintain accurate records, control costs, and take advantage of potential tax benefits. Watch this video to learn about business travel expenses, per diem allowances, and how they affect employees and employers.
6 Misconceptions of a Revocable Living Trust
A revocable living trust, or RLT, offers many benefits, including probate avoidance, privacy, and flexibility in managing assets during one’s life, incapacity, and death. However, despite their popularity as an estate planning tool, there are many misconceptions surrounding revocable trusts that lead to confusion and misunderstandings. Watch this video to learn about the top six misconceptions.
Hiring in U.S. remains robust in April as the jobless rate falls to 3.4%
We have made the case over the past few months that resilience rather than recession is a more apt description of the American economy. The net change in employment in the April jobs report of 253,000 reported by the Labor Department on Friday reflects that resilience.
Fed hikes rate a quarter point while creating framework for a pause
The 25 basis-point increase was accompanied by changes in the Federal Open Market Committee’s statement that imply a possible pause at the Fed’s next meeting in June with a bias toward more tightening should inflation prove sticky.
Law firms look to artificial intelligence and M&A for help
How are law firms using artificial intelligence to drive productivity?