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The Ugly Side of the Precious Metals and Stones Industry

RogerRossmeisl

All that glitters isn’t gold. This includes gold — and other precious metals, stones and jewels that are sometimes used to launder the “dirty” proceeds of criminal activities such as drug trafficking and terrorism. But several U.S. laws and regulations target these international money-laundering operations. Good as gold Precious metals, stones and jewels make ideal vehicles for money laundering for several reasons: Ownership and control.

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Internal Controls in a Retail Store

Withum

Strong internal controls are an important component in helping Retail Store Businesses reduce possible fraud usually caused by employee theft and customer shoplifting. Smaller businesses are especially susceptible to have higher shrinkage than larger companies. Shrinkage cannot be totally eliminated, but can be substantially reduced by implementing the following: STORE DESIGN AND SECURITY.

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Engineering Firms Do Not Build An Inefficient Back Office

GrowthForceBlog

5 min read. We know how technical you are. The details are critical. While you might have a grip on the kind of bookkeeping and accounting practices your engineering business needs for taxes and regulatory compliance, is your back office equipped to serve your business's goals?

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Accounts Receivable Defined

AccountingDepartment

Unless you work in accounting, you might not understand exactly what the words “account receivable” actually mean. Often shortened to A/R or AR, accounts receivable constitutes the money owed to a business. In contrast, accounts payable is a reference to the money the business pays to other businesses and entities.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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KROST Sponsors AICPA’s PCPS George Willie Ethnically Diverse Student Scholarship & Internship Program

KROST

Pasadena, CA. – KROST CPAs and Consultants, the Los Angeles-based firm, has announced their co-sponsorship of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ ( AICPA) Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) George Willie Ethnically Diverse Student Scholarship & Internship Program. This scholarship and internship program will benefit ethnically diverse full-time students pursuing an accounting degree.

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Corporate Refund Claims With Minimum Tax Credit Perplex IRS

CTP

Corporations have been receiving refunds from carrying back net operating losses, but those taxpayers with alternative minimum tax implications in that carryback year might need to check those refunds twice. “Clients are receiving refunds particularly on more straightforward filings” of Form 1139, “Corporation Application for Tentative Refund,” Kirsten Wielobob of EY said June 26 during […].

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