General News May 22, 2026
Accountant, 37, Murdered in Jamaica After Texting Sister: ‘Call the Cops’
Melissa Kerry Samnath of Queens, NY, was murdered on her 37th birthday while on vacation in Jamaica.
Accounting October 4, 2022
Accountants Can Win a Trip to Italy in Expensify Contest
Five all-expenses-paid spots at ExpensiCon – the global accounting conference hosted by Expensify in May 2023 at Borgo Egnazia in Puglia, Italy – are up for grabs for accountants.
Accounting October 3, 2022
IMA Launches Sustainability and DE&I Certificate Programs for Accountants
Each program includes a cumulative assessment where participants can earn a certificate and digital badge.
Accounting October 3, 2022
Ex-EY Director Agrees to Pay SEC $23,900 to Settle Insider Trading Charges
Michael Weiss bought clients’ shares ahead of earnings and acquisitions announcements on four separate occasions.
Auditing October 3, 2022
SEC Punishes RSM US for Shoddy Auditing of an LED Lighting Company
The SEC also charged two partners, as well as a senior audit manager, for their roles in the improper audits.
Accounting September 30, 2022
2022 Digital Security and Cybercrime Update
In 2021, cybercrime cost U.S. businesses more almost $7 billion, yet today, only 50% of U.S. businesses having a cybersecurity plan in place.
Accounting September 29, 2022
Finance Professionals Offer Powerful Defense Against Cybersecurity Threats
The 2022 AFP Payments Fraud and Control Survey found that 71 percent of organizations were victims of payments fraud attacks or attempts last year.
September 29, 2022
IRS Increases Per Diem Rates
For lower-cost locations of business travel, the daily per diem rate will be $204. The high rate will be $297.
September 29, 2022
Central Kentucky Accountant Fined $30,000 for Faking Documents for COVID-19 Fraud Scheme
Tammy Jo Goodwin pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud but she won’t receive jail time.
Accounting September 29, 2022
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Implementing the New Lease Standard
Simplify your lease accounting implementation by learning from the mistakes of public and international companies that are in their fourth year of following the new lease standard.
Auditing September 28, 2022
Sloppy Auditing Results in Friedman Getting a $1 Million Fine From the SEC
The firm, which just merged with Marcum, didn’t exercise professional skepticism and ignored red flags.
Firm Management September 28, 2022
Accounting and Finance Salaries Increasing, Says Report
The study found that demand for these roles is most acute in California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, and Georgia.
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Accounting September 28, 2022
NetSuite Helps Businesses Run Better and Support Growth
The latest NetSuite innovations include an AP (accounts payable) automation solution that can increase the accuracy and speed of processing bills and making payments