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Former CFO of Russian Natural Gas Firm Gets 7 Years in U.S. Prison for Tax Crimes

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Mark Anthony Gyetvay, a former CPA in Naples, Florida, has been sentenced to 86 months in prison for a scheme to hide millions of dollars of income in undisclosed Swiss bank accounts and submitting a false filing to the IRS. Attorney Roger Handberg for the Middle District of Florida made the announcement.

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Miami Businessman Charged With Hiding Millions in Swiss Bank Accounts, Evading Taxes

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By Jay Weaver, Miami Herald (TNS) A wealthy South Florida businessman was arrested over the weekend on charges that he defrauded the U.S. government by hiding millions of dollars in Swiss bank accounts and lying to the IRS about his foreign assets for decades, according to federal authorities. He’s not going to flee.”

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How would Kraft account for the contingent liability arising from a class action lawsuit alleging that it takes more than the advertised 3 ½ minutes to prepare Velveeta Microwaveable Shells & Cheese cups?

Wendy Tietz

However, for one upset Florida woman, it seems to be untrue. According to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Amanda Ramirez has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing Kraft […].

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Paul Munter to Take Over as SEC Chief Accountant

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As chief accountant, Munter will continue to lead the Office of the Chief Accountant and serve as the principal advisor to the SEC on accounting and auditing matters. in accounting from the University of Colorado and received his bachelor of science and master of science degrees in accounting from Fresno State University.

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Friday Footnotes: Why People Leave Public Accounting; Audit Workloads Up; Terrorist Clients (Literally) | 12.2.22

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FASB takes step toward clarifying lease accounting [ CFO Dive ]. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is moving to take another crack at a relatively narrow piece of its existing lease accounting guidance — issuing a proposed update to standards this week and seeking comments from stakeholders by Jan.

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Friday Footnotes: PwC in Trouble?; A Backwards Accountant; Audit Committee Musical Chairs | 1.13.23

Going Concern

Munter will continue to lead the Office of the Chief Accountant (OCA) and serve as the principal advisor to the Commission on accounting and auditing matters. Orlando lands among worst-paying metro areas for accountants [ Orlando Business Journal ]. Florida ranked No.

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What Happens if You Don’t Report Cryptocurrency on Taxes?

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The following states have no state income taxes, and therefore no state capital gains taxes: Alaska Florida Nevada New Hampshire South Dakota Tennessee Texas Washington Wyoming Among the other 41 states, some are more favorable to capital gains than others. You should consult appropriate professionals for advice on your specific situation.

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