Payroll Audits Must Uncover Who is Doing Covered Work

Posting by Phil Vivirito

I just finished a payroll audit of a small burger joint/ bar. The CBA covered everyone in the restaurant. There were seven employees on payroll but only two were reported. I picked up the five employees not reported and when finished reviewed the findings with the employer’s accountant. According to the accountant, of the five employees not reported, one was a supervisor, one was the assistant manager, one was the night manager, and one was the […]

I Made Them Up The Other Night

Posting by Kurt Needles, CPA

I was doing a payroll audit in a bar next to guys drinking beer. The owner of the construction company was also the bartender. I was looking at the cash disbursements and the certified payrolls. There was a total disconnect between the records I was reviewing, and I was wondering if I was given the proper information. When I asked the “bartender” what was up, he said, “don’t believe anything in the certified payrolls. The […]

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Lawrence R. Beebe, CPA
Principal
Bond Beebe, Accountants & Advisors

For over 40 years, labor unions, employee benefit plans, not-for-profit organizations, construction companies, and law firms have benefited from Larry’s expert understanding of audit engagements, operational systems, computer systems, corporate and individual taxes, profit sharing plans, and pension plans. Through his integrity and experience, Larry has earned a reputation as being exceptionally adept in the auditing of labor organizations, Taft-Hartley employee benefit plans, and employer contributions to those plans. He is […]