The federal government’s quick action to issue stimulus payments led to more than a billion dollars of fraudulent payments, according to the GAO.
Top Democrats in the House and Senate are backing a measure that would deny coronavirus aid to companies that moved their official headquarters offshore to avoid U.S. taxes.
Brick-and-mortar merchants that have shifted to online have changed their risk profile, causing conflicts with the fintechs like Square that handle their payments. And that could be an opportunity for banks.
Taxpayers who are owed a refund may also get a second check this year if they took advantage of the July 15 extended filing deadline, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
Borrower relief is necessary in a national emergency, but if the exclusion of the deferred loans from troubled-debt restructurings is extended past the end of the year, safety and soundness could be compromised.
The pandemic has created many great opportunities for finance pros to help their clients.
A sneak peek of a new podcast launching on American Banker later this summer as part of our Leaders Forum, where senior voices and innovators will share their leadership experiences and perspectives on business-critical topics. Arizent CEO Gemma Postlethwaite talks with Ernie Johannson, BMO’s Group Head of North American Personal and Business Banking, about leadership during the Covid-19 crisis, organizational agility and lessons in discernment.
The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t stopping BDO USA from pursuing a constant series of M&A deals in recent years, although the latest one had to be mostly negotiated at a safe distance.
The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to lead to long-term consequences for organizations, according to a survey of accountants around the world by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
As businesses plan for reopening following the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, your firm may be wondering how you can best advise clients on safety and HR-related topics during this time.