Why Early-Year Financial Clean-Up Sets Your Business Up for Success
The beginning of the year has this odd quietness to it. You finally get a moment to breathe after the rush of year-end, and that’s usually when the small issues start to surface. A vendor address that never matched the W-9. A contractor whose TIN hasn’t yet been verified. A December check run that felt […]
Top Red Flags That a Check Might Be Fake (and How to Spot Them)
Fraud isn’t always dramatic. Sometimes it’s a piece of paper or a PDF in your inbox that looks routine. In 2024 alone, the FTC logged more than $12.5 billion in consumer fraud losses, with a significant portion attributed to payment scams. Check fraud remains one of the largest categories. High-resolution printers, stolen account data, and convincing email […]
What Are ACH Return Codes? A Guide to Common Codes
Automated clearing house (ACH) transfers are often a convenient and fast way of sending money. However, when something goes wrong, the ACH payment might be automatically returned. To determine why the payment didn’t process correctly, it is essential to understand the meaning of ACH return codes. What are ACH return codes? This guide will cover […]