Evaluating Your Audit Committee
Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the audit committee — not management or the full board of directors — is directly responsible for appointing, compensating and overseeing external auditors.
Hastily choosing an executor can lead to problems after your death
Choosing the right executor — sometimes known as a “personal representative” — is critical to the smooth administration of an estate. Yet many people treat this decision as an afterthought.
What Does "At-Will Employment" Really Mean Anyway?
Many, if not most, employers today use some form of an “at-will” employment contract when hiring. The arrangement is theoretically simple: The employer can terminate the employee at any time, for any cause — with or without notice. But is that what at-will employment really means?
Scott D. Stouffer Earns QKA Designation
The Members of SEK, CPAs & Advisors are pleased to announce that Scott D. Stouffer has successfully completed the certification process with the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries (ASPPA) to earn the Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA) credential.
Is Your Business Stuck in the Mud with its Marketing Plan?
A good marketing plan should be like a network of well-paved, clearly marked roads shooting out into the world and leading back to your company.
SEK Manager Joins York County Estate Planning Council
Margaret E. Eldridge, CPA, MBA, CSEP, Manager at SEK, CPAs & Advisors has joined the York County Estate Planning Council Steering Committee.
Protect Retirement Plan Fiduciaries Through Training, Insurance
When an employer decides to sponsor a retirement plan for employees, it takes on great responsibility. Anyone who exercises discretionary authority over any vital facet of plan operations likely will be considered a plan fiduciary.
SEK Announces Staff Promotions - 2019
SEK is pleased to announce the following promotions effective January 1, 2019.
Sudden impact: When a spouse unexpectedly dies
What if the unthinkable happens and your spouse dies unexpectedly? Would you be prepared to cope emotionally and financially? As the surviving spouse, you’ll face several tasks and challenges.
Getting wise to the rise of "Smart" buildings
Nowadays, data drives everything — including the very buildings in which companies operate. If your business is considering upgrading its current facility, or moving to or constructing a new one, it’s important to be aware of “smart” buildings.