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Earl Lewis: For the past four or so decades, in our so-called "colorblind" society, the dominant white majority has been just fine endorsing "diversity," as long as what we mean by that is only a relatively modest shift in numbers.
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The pandemic has brought changes to this tax filing season, and University of North Georgia students are prepared to help people navigate those alterations.
For the fifth year, UNG's Dahlonega campus is offering free tax preparation services to those who make $57,000 or less per year. Community members who schedule an appointment will receive assistance from students pursuing accounting and finance degrees as a part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program sponsored by the IRS.
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GE gets dismissal of most of shareholder lawsuit over accounting, disclosures | Reuters
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. judge in Manhattan has dismissed most but not all of a shareholder lawsuit accusing General Electric Co of concealing billions of dollars of insurance liabilities and using questionable accounting to prop up its power business.
In a Friday night decision, U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman dismissed fraud claims based on GE's alleged misrepresentations about its long-term care insurance portfolio, and most claims concerning long-term service agreements in its power division.
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Diverse talent leaving accounting jobs due to 'lack of inclusion' | Accounting Today
Diverse talent is leaving accounting positions due to a "lack of inclusion," especially at the senior level, according to a panel of diversity experts in a recent virtual conference hosted by the Institute of Management Accountants.
The session, "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in U.S. Finance & Accounting," acted as a precursor to a report from the California Society of CPAs and the Institute of Management Accountants, "The Role of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Finance and Accounting Transformation," which will be released mid-February. The report utilizes a nationwide survey of 3.100 current and former accounting professionals to examine diversity trends in the accounting profession more closely.
Fortis Lux, Big Apple Accounting Team Up | PYMNTS.com
Fortis Lux Financial , a premier financial service organization, has added Big Apple Accounting as a partner to continue helping businesses during the pandemic, according to a press release .
The new addition has expanded Fortis Lux's services to businesses and business owners facing an "increasingly complex" economic and financial climate, according to the release.
Big Apple is a full-service certified public accountant (CPA) firm offering monthly accounting, tax preparation and planning, and outsourced chief financial officer (CFO) services for business owners, high net worth individuals, medical practice owners and entrepreneurs.
LeaseQuery Collaborates with Microsoft to Lay a Foundation for Seamless Lease Accounting
LeaseQuery Collaborates with Microsoft to Lay a Foundation for Seamless Lease Accounting Transitions Associated Press |
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"LeaseQuery and Microsoft have a shared vision of exemplifying customer commitment and improving business' digital transformation initiatives through advanced, data-driven technology," said George Azih, CEO and founder of LeaseQuery. "Collaborating with Microsoft allows us to give customers a more seamless path to lease accounting compliance, easier accounting processes, and profound financial insights."
Little calls for strict accounting of vaccines | Coronavirus | lmtribune.com
The challenge that Terri Brockman faced almost a year ago was unlike any she had encountered in her career.
One of Idaho football coach Paul Petrino's often-voiced sentiments perhaps is more applicable now than ever before.
Idaho has plenty of assets — abundant natural resources, hard-working people and a stable family structure.
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Idaho Gov. Brad Little flexed his executive muscle Thursday to demand greater transparency of the state's COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
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