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A customer shops for paper towels at a supermarket in Trenton, New Jersey, U.S., on Monday, March 16, 2020. All New Jersey schools must close starting March 18 for at least two weeks as state officials try to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, Governor Murphy said. Photographer: David 'Dee' Delgado/Bloomberg
Michael Cohn
May 18, 2020 10:55 AM

The U.S. Small Business Administration, in conjunction with the Treasury Department, released a loan forgiveness application for the SBA’s troubled Paycheck Protection Program, along with detailed instructions for the application.

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A medical personal directs a patient at a free Covid-19 testing site in Hayward, California, U.S., on Monday, March 23, 2020. Governor Newsom on March 19 ordered that all of the state’s 40 million residents go into home isolation while saying outdoor activity is permissible with proper social distancing. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
Jeff Stimpson
May 18, 2020 10:44 AM

Tax practitioners share the questions they’re getting asked most, and how they’re answering.

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John Hope Bryant
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John Hope Bryant
May 18, 2020 9:00 AM

Operation HOPE Chief Executive John Hope Bryant talks about how the Community Reinvestment Act influenced him at the age of 9 and eventually led to the founding of his nonprofit, which works with banks to help communities in need. But he says the 1977 law is outdated.

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PNC M&A since 2000
M&A
Allissa Kline
May 15, 2020 3:34 PM

The Pittsburgh company’s sale of its stake in the asset manager yielded billions of dollars that could cushion the pandemic’s economic blow and eventually help fund a big acquisition.

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May 15, 2020 2:19 PM

Democrats’ latest proposal to back debt collectors, enable loans for nonprofits and provide other relief could help steer negotiations with the Senate on more stimulus.

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Imran Mia
By Imran Mia
May 15, 2020 1:18 PM

A lack of modern lease accounting capabilities makes it difficult for many businesses with large lease portfolios to regain control, improve liquidity and plan for the future.

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Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
By Laura Davison
May 15, 2020 10:03 AM

Lax eligibility requirements are raising new questions about which firms should get access to public money.

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Michael Cohn
May 14, 2020 4:56 PM

The Small Business Administration’s troubled Paycheck Protection Program appears to be providing more businesses with long-awaited loans, despite the rocky rollout and ever-changing guidance, according to a new survey.

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IRS headquarters in Washington, D.C.
IRS
Tracey J. Niemotko
May 14, 2020 3:52 PM

The Internal Revenue Service guidance caused some consternation among some small businesses and tax experts.

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Christopher Arnold
May 14, 2020 11:28 AM

In this environment where information is fluid and everything is changing on a daily basis, accountants must stay out in front of clients’ needs.

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