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A Western Union sign is displayed at a remittance center during a partial lockdown imposed due to the coronavirus in Quezon City, Metro Manila, the Philippines, on May 20.
John Adams
June 2, 2020 1:24 PM

The coronavirus pandemic has made paper money literally a dirty word, causing a rush to digital payments that may be too fast for Western Union and MoneyGram to keep up with as separate companies.

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AT-051420-Coronavirus Biggest Impact on accountants GRAPH
Dom Esposito
June 2, 2020 11:30 AM

After employee pay and rent, partner deferred compensation retirement benefit plans usually are the third largest expense on a firm’s income statement.

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stock image of purse with money
Karen Petrou
June 2, 2020 11:27 AM

An interagency notice meant to encourage lenders to offer small consumer loans also provides federal agencies too much say on what constitutes “reasonable” pricing.

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“The events of the past week have created a sense of true urgency that has arisen across our nation," said Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan. "We all need to do more.”
Laura Alix
June 2, 2020 10:41 AM

The funds will be used to support housing, job training and aid for small businesses in communities that have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic.

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June 2, 2020 10:33 AM

Sales tax collections fell 13.2% compared to the same month last year, the steepest decline since January 2010

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AT-042420-Coronavirus Revenue expectations GRAPH
Daniel Hood
June 2, 2020 9:16 AM

The future is uncertain — until you start taking it into your own hands.

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Coronavirus remote work telecommuting
Amy Vetter
June 2, 2020 7:00 AM

Accountants are exactly the right kind of workers to thrive in a work-from-home environment. But how do team leaders manage their staff from afar?

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David Heun
June 2, 2020 12:01 AM

In addition to Apple and Google delivering smartphone apps that would alert users that they are near a person infected by the virus, various other government agencies and businesses are developing that type of technology to address the pandemic's spread.

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PKF O'Connor Davies offices in Cranford, New Jersey
Sean McCabe
June 1, 2020 2:54 PM

The Top 100 Firm's voluntary policy will permit virtual workspaces for its staff members due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Andrew Coen
June 1, 2020 2:23 PM

Maine is planning a $119.4 million bond sale this week to improve roads, broadband, senior housing and public colleges.

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