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The Harrington Group team had the pleasure of visiting the Escape Room LA and enjoying their games as a team building activity. Please enjoy a few photos below.
We are weeks away from the biggest day in tax season...April 15th!!!!
What is the one of the biggest pains about getting ready for taxes????
THE MOUNTAINS OF RECEIPTS!!!
Below are a few of our favorite articles that teach you new ways to document those receipts.
Entrepreneur.com
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/225900
U.S News
http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2015/02/03/want-to-make-taxes-easier-theres-an-app-for-that
Forbes
http://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2015/02/17/filing-your-tax-return-in-2015-you-might-want-to-leave-those-medical-receipts-at-home/#7b5f46eb1316
What is the one of the biggest pains about getting ready for taxes????
THE MOUNTAINS OF RECEIPTS!!!
Below are a few of our favorite articles that teach you new ways to document those receipts.
Entrepreneur.com
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/225900
U.S News
http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2015/02/03/want-to-make-taxes-easier-theres-an-app-for-that
Forbes
http://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2015/02/17/filing-your-tax-return-in-2015-you-might-want-to-leave-those-medical-receipts-at-home/#7b5f46eb1316
Today we celebrate President's Day!
The national holiday, still recognized by the federal government as, "Washington's Birthday" is seen as an opportunity to recognize & celebrate all our United States Presidents.
Rather than President Washington, today I want to draw your attention to the other birthday boy - President Abraham Lincoln. Both men have a very strong standing in American history. Easily recognized by all, from young children to adults, these men shaped the fate of our nation at critical points in history. We are all eager to share the facts we learned about them in school, spouting off their accomplishments. But what speaks to President Lincoln's strength of character, alongside his noteworthy accomplishments, are his failures.
Abraham Lincoln
1832 - Lost job
1832 - Defeated for legislature
1833 - Failed in business
1834 - Elected to legislature
1835 - Sweetheart (Ann Rutledge) died
1836 - Had nervous breakdown
1838 - Defeated for Speaker
1843 - Defeated for nomination for Congress
1846 - Elected to Congress
1848 - Lost renomination
1849 - Rejected for Land Officer
1854 - Defeated for Senate
1856 - Defeated for nomination for Vice-President
1858 - Defeated for Senate (again)
1860 - Elected President
Reading that list of struggles and hardships is enough to make anyone see that Abraham Lincoln had anything but an easy road to the Presidency. Take the struggles listed here and use them as a tool to see the power of persistence. In anything you do, there is no guarantee that you will not fail. You are the determining factor of whether you will get up and carry on, or be defeated. Hard work and determination pay off, if you keep your goals at the center of your actions.
Let President Abraham Lincoln's struggles, and ultimate success, remind you of the untapped strength and skills you hold and what can be accomplished when they are shared with the world.
Happy President's Day!
The national holiday, still recognized by the federal government as, "Washington's Birthday" is seen as an opportunity to recognize & celebrate all our United States Presidents.
Rather than President Washington, today I want to draw your attention to the other birthday boy - President Abraham Lincoln. Both men have a very strong standing in American history. Easily recognized by all, from young children to adults, these men shaped the fate of our nation at critical points in history. We are all eager to share the facts we learned about them in school, spouting off their accomplishments. But what speaks to President Lincoln's strength of character, alongside his noteworthy accomplishments, are his failures.
Abraham Lincoln
1832 - Lost job
1832 - Defeated for legislature
1833 - Failed in business
1834 - Elected to legislature
1835 - Sweetheart (Ann Rutledge) died
1836 - Had nervous breakdown
1838 - Defeated for Speaker
1843 - Defeated for nomination for Congress
1846 - Elected to Congress
1848 - Lost renomination
1849 - Rejected for Land Officer
1854 - Defeated for Senate
1856 - Defeated for nomination for Vice-President
1858 - Defeated for Senate (again)
1860 - Elected President
Reading that list of struggles and hardships is enough to make anyone see that Abraham Lincoln had anything but an easy road to the Presidency. Take the struggles listed here and use them as a tool to see the power of persistence. In anything you do, there is no guarantee that you will not fail. You are the determining factor of whether you will get up and carry on, or be defeated. Hard work and determination pay off, if you keep your goals at the center of your actions.
Let President Abraham Lincoln's struggles, and ultimate success, remind you of the untapped strength and skills you hold and what can be accomplished when they are shared with the world.
Happy President's Day!
Today marks the celebration of the Chinese New Year. This year, is the year of the Monkey.
Below, please find some fun craft ideas to complete with your children in celebration of this special holiday!
Fireworks painting, as seen on DanyaBanya.
Materials
Dark construction paper
Pre-cut toilet paper roll
Paints (white, yellow, red, gold and silver glitter)
Spare toilet paper roll
Scissors
Cut toilet paper role, dip and paint.
Paper Plate Monkey, as seen on Crafty Morning.
Materials
Paper plate
Brown paint
Tan/white paper
Sharpie
Glue/tape
Roller and bubble wrap (optional)
We used our bubble wrap attached to a lint roller to make some great monkey fur texture on the plain paper plate!
Cut out the monkey’s face, ears, and eyes with paper. Glue them on and add the facial features with black sharpie.
Happy Chinese New Year!
Below, please find some fun craft ideas to complete with your children in celebration of this special holiday!
Fireworks painting, as seen on DanyaBanya.
Materials
Dark construction paper
Pre-cut toilet paper roll
Paints (white, yellow, red, gold and silver glitter)
Spare toilet paper roll
Scissors
Cut toilet paper role, dip and paint.
Paper Plate Monkey, as seen on Crafty Morning.
Materials
Paper plate
Brown paint
Tan/white paper
Sharpie
Glue/tape
Roller and bubble wrap (optional)
We used our bubble wrap attached to a lint roller to make some great monkey fur texture on the plain paper plate!
Cut out the monkey’s face, ears, and eyes with paper. Glue them on and add the facial features with black sharpie.
Happy Chinese New Year!
WORLD CANCER DAY 2016
Cancer is one of those powerful words that can cause a change of mood in an instant. As often as it is spoken, it has not lost an ounce of its power.
Today, February 4th, is World Cancer Day. "It aims to save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising awareness and education about the disease, pressing governments and individuals across the world to take action.”
Today is the day to take the power of the word - cancer- and use it as motivation. Stand up, speak out and advocate for those who you love. Share you knowledge and your story in an effort to lend power and strength to others.
“World Cancer Day is a day to collectively raise our voices and push for greater awareness, actively implement what we know in the areas of prevention, early detection, treatment and care and to push governments to invest in cancer control. It is a day of action and reflection, and I urge you all to get involved."
Jamal Khader - Director International Extramural Affairs Office, Director of Radiation Oncology Residency Program, King Hussein Cancer Foundation
For more information on how to get involved visit: World Cancer Day 2016.
Cancer is one of those powerful words that can cause a change of mood in an instant. As often as it is spoken, it has not lost an ounce of its power.
Today, February 4th, is World Cancer Day. "It aims to save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising awareness and education about the disease, pressing governments and individuals across the world to take action.”
Today is the day to take the power of the word - cancer- and use it as motivation. Stand up, speak out and advocate for those who you love. Share you knowledge and your story in an effort to lend power and strength to others.
“World Cancer Day is a day to collectively raise our voices and push for greater awareness, actively implement what we know in the areas of prevention, early detection, treatment and care and to push governments to invest in cancer control. It is a day of action and reflection, and I urge you all to get involved."
Jamal Khader - Director International Extramural Affairs Office, Director of Radiation Oncology Residency Program, King Hussein Cancer Foundation
For more information on how to get involved visit: World Cancer Day 2016.
This month we celebrate the birthday of Harrington Group's founding partner, Joseph Harrington.
Harrington Group partners, Sean Cain, Tonetta Conner and Carlos Davis joined Joseph in Northern California, to celebrate his birthday. (Job Quesada was unable to attend, as he is recovering from knee surgery.) No birthday celebration is complete without cake, but this one was specially decorated with the Harrington Group logo.
As our website states, "The quality of the people within Harrington Group is one of our greatest strengths." We are so grateful to be part of the Harrington Group team and act as an extension of Joseph Harrington's founding vision. He is a man we respect and appreciate so much and we are honored to celebrate him!
Happy birthday Joseph!
Harrington Group partners, Sean Cain, Tonetta Conner and Carlos Davis joined Joseph in Northern California, to celebrate his birthday. (Job Quesada was unable to attend, as he is recovering from knee surgery.) No birthday celebration is complete without cake, but this one was specially decorated with the Harrington Group logo.
As our website states, "The quality of the people within Harrington Group is one of our greatest strengths." We are so grateful to be part of the Harrington Group team and act as an extension of Joseph Harrington's founding vision. He is a man we respect and appreciate so much and we are honored to celebrate him!
Happy birthday Joseph!
Harrington Group's annual holiday celebration was held at The Blind Donkey Whiskey Bar in Pasadena. We all got together to celebrate the holidays and get in the spirit. There was plenty of fun, games and whiskey, enjoyed by all.
Everyone received a FitBit, as well as additional prizes, after a spin of the wheel, as a token of our appreciation for all their hard work throughout the year. We love to get together and celebrate our team, who makes all the wonderful work we do possible.
Enjoy a few photos from our get together!
Everyone received a FitBit, as well as additional prizes, after a spin of the wheel, as a token of our appreciation for all their hard work throughout the year. We love to get together and celebrate our team, who makes all the wonderful work we do possible.
Enjoy a few photos from our get together!
Now that the stress of the holidays is over, take some time to really relax. After the pressure of gifting everyone the perfect present and attending all those holiday social obligations has passed, take some time to do something for yourself.
You have survived another year! That is worth celebrating. You are worth celebrating!
So take a day and do something that you really want to do. It can be a day of first times and wild adventures or a day of nothing at all, laying around the house, or sleeping in late. Give yourself one whole day free of guilt and obligations and listen to your own needs. Do what you want, for one day. Recharge before the new year so you can start out feeling refreshed and invigorated. You deserve it!
You have survived another year! That is worth celebrating. You are worth celebrating!
So take a day and do something that you really want to do. It can be a day of first times and wild adventures or a day of nothing at all, laying around the house, or sleeping in late. Give yourself one whole day free of guilt and obligations and listen to your own needs. Do what you want, for one day. Recharge before the new year so you can start out feeling refreshed and invigorated. You deserve it!
Whether you are currently enduring the freezing cold and dreaming of sandy beaches and sunshine, or you want to trade in your warm weather for a snow day, something about the holidays always makes us want to travel.
With our offices located in California we are accustomed to rather mild temperatures, so we can see the appeal of both destinations, so we thought we would share a few dream destinations for the holidays.
Are you in search of a winter wonderland? You can enjoy the beautiful outdoors with seemingly endless options of winter sports and activities, or you can finally relax and snuggle up on the couch with a hot drink to enjoy the breathtaking views.
Whistler, British Columbia
Vail, Colorado, United States
Jackson Hole, Wyoming, United States
If sunshine, sand and gorgeous beaches are more of what you are looking for, we have some ideas for you as well. There are stunning beach destinations that will make your winter vacation feel more like summer break. Whether you want to frolic in the waves, try out water sports, see the sights, or just lay on the beach, enjoying the break from reality, these beach views will entice you.
The Florida Keys, Florida, United States
Turks & Caicos Islands
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
No matter where you are spending this holiday season, there will be plenty to celebrate. There are always sights to see and adventures to be had, but the most important part is always the people you are with. So make the best of wherever you are, and enjoy the moments with your family and friends!
With our offices located in California we are accustomed to rather mild temperatures, so we can see the appeal of both destinations, so we thought we would share a few dream destinations for the holidays.
Are you in search of a winter wonderland? You can enjoy the beautiful outdoors with seemingly endless options of winter sports and activities, or you can finally relax and snuggle up on the couch with a hot drink to enjoy the breathtaking views.
Whistler, British Columbia
Vail, Colorado, United States
Jackson Hole, Wyoming, United States
If sunshine, sand and gorgeous beaches are more of what you are looking for, we have some ideas for you as well. There are stunning beach destinations that will make your winter vacation feel more like summer break. Whether you want to frolic in the waves, try out water sports, see the sights, or just lay on the beach, enjoying the break from reality, these beach views will entice you.
The Florida Keys, Florida, United States
Turks & Caicos Islands
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
No matter where you are spending this holiday season, there will be plenty to celebrate. There are always sights to see and adventures to be had, but the most important part is always the people you are with. So make the best of wherever you are, and enjoy the moments with your family and friends!
In case you missed it, Harrington Group now has a YouTube channel.
If you are interested in staying informed and up to date on matters relating to accounting, non-profit organizations, related laws, restrictions, responsibilities and happenings, subscribe to our channel.
Our symposiums are free to attend, but will also be posted on our channel so that you can revisit them as needed, on your own schedule.
Click here to visit our channel and subscribe now!
If you are interested in staying informed and up to date on matters relating to accounting, non-profit organizations, related laws, restrictions, responsibilities and happenings, subscribe to our channel.
Our symposiums are free to attend, but will also be posted on our channel so that you can revisit them as needed, on your own schedule.
Click here to visit our channel and subscribe now!
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