Long Island Business

Six “March Madness” Hiring Lessons

Bring on the madness! It’s that time of the year where college basketball holds a tournament to crown their champion. Along the way, there will be buzzer beaters, exuberant celebrations, tears of defeat, and one team left cutting down the nets. Millions of Americans...

Rahema Zia is an Honoree for Huntington Chamber’s Celebrate Long Island’s Young Professionals Award!

March 15, 2017 – Cerini & Associates is thrilled to announce the recent honor Supervisor, Rahema Zia received –The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce “Celebrate Long Island’s Young Professionals” Award. Rahema was a member of the audit and consulting staff where...

New IRS Debt Collection Efforts

The IRS, reeling from recent budget cuts, has contracted with four private debt collection agencies collect overdue tax liabilities on the IRS’s behalf. Starting this upcoming Spring, these agencies will be seeking repayment of overdue tax liabilities that the IRS is...

Due Diligence on Due Diligence

A merger or acquisition should be on the radar as one potential growth strategies for business owners. An acquisition will often provide an established business the opportunity to quickly and profitably expand into new markets or service lines, acquire new customer...

Office Hero: Conquer the Workweek

Too often people are focused on how to manage, but never stop to ask themselves; “what would it take to thrive?” The path to becoming the office MVP, and the hero of your own life all begins with mindset. The first question you...

Telecommuting: Perk versus Strategy

Telecommuting is a work arrangement in which the employee works outside the office, often working from home or a location close to home. Instead of traveling to the office, the employee works by means of telecommunication, keeping in touch with coworkers and employers...

Nintendo Switch: The Introduction of Hybrid Gaming

The gaming industry is a robust and booming segment of the information technology market. According to the Newzoo’s Global Gaming Market Report, the industry generated nearly $100 billion in revenue in 2016, illustrating 8.5%...

IRS Large Business & International Division Reveals New Compliance Campaign

On February 1, 2017 the IRS Large Business & International (LB&I) announced a new compliance campaign. This campaign is focusing more on an issue-basis, focusing on areas they have deemed to be the highest risk for potential non-compliance and abuse by...

Administration Changes Expected to Impact Retirement Investors

On February 3, 2017, President Donald Trump called into review the new Fiduciary Rule, a rule whose effect would expand the definition of those considered a fiduciary, a term carefully defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. More commonly...

Guest Article: Last Minute and Not Well Publicized – New Minimum Salary Requirements for New York State Effective December 31, 2016

When I see advertisements for doing business in New York State, there’s always this sense of conflict. I started my own business here on Long Island, servicing clients’ HR needs across New York State with a focus on Nassau...
5 Key Control Issues Facing Technology Companies

5 Key Control Issues Facing Technology Companies

Today’s businesses operate at the speed of data. A company’s ability to access information; reach people; open markets accessible through phones and tablets; and push data throughout its operations, is essential to effectively operate its business.

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Guest Article: 5 Tips to Protect Your Trademark

Guest Article: 5 Tips to Protect Your Trademark

With the internet and social media, information and content moves so quickly that companies may lose control of their trademarks. A trademark is what distinguishes your product or services from the competition, but improper use may cause the mark to become generic,...

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Does Your Accountant Make the Grade?

Does Your Accountant Make the Grade?

Guess what? You’re not the only one that gets audited. You may get frustrated when your auditors come in and turn your business or agency upside down, but you may not know, the same thing happens to your auditors every three years, as they are required to be peer...

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Guest Article: What is a Captive?

Guest Article: What is a Captive?

What is a Captive? A captive insurance company is a property and casualty insurance company that is established to provide coverage primarily to a Parent Operating Company. Captives are an effective risk management strategy to insure against risks for which commercial...

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