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Indiana Accountant Sentenced to 41 Months in Federal Prison

CPA Practice

The stolen funds, according to the court documents, were used to pay off his outstanding personal debts and for his own personal use, including online gambling. In total, Wills stole approximately $952,237.06 from his employer through 120 transactions, according to the court documents.

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From Panic to Planning: Taking Control of Your Burn and Runway

Basis 365

Without this, you’re not just guessing your future, you’re gambling with it. Your runway depends on how well your forecast accounts for contract timing, pipeline strength, and delayed payments. Professional Service Firms Often, you hire before you earn. You onboard talent today to serve clients tomorrow.

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The Use of Digital Forensics in Fraud Investigations

Withum

Uncovering Embezzlement Through Browser History Analysis Background: A finance employee in a corporation created fake companies and fraudulent purchase orders to fund a lavish lifestyle, including the purchase of high-end automobiles, multiple houses, and a gambling addiction.

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Flying Blind: The Real Cost of Not Knowing Your Numbers 

Basis 365

You're gambling. With solid financial visibility, you’ll know: 💵 Exactly how much you’re spending (and where it’s going) 🛑 When you need to pump the brakes or raise another round 🧹 Where to cut back without hurting growth 🧭 How to sync hiring and expansion with financial reality Without this? You're guessing.

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Tax Fraud Blotter: Who ya gonna call?

Accounting Today

Taylor spent some of the money on personal expenditures, including gambling expenses. Taylor also filed multiple Paycheck Protection Program loan applications for several businesses he claimed he owned and operated, claiming that these entities had earned certain amounts of gross income and that such income had been reported to the IRS.

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Key Provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Dent Moses

Wagering Losses: Limits deduction to 90% of gambling losses, only deductible up to gambling winnings starting in 2026. Moving Expenses: Permanently repealed the moving deduction, except for active-duty military personnel and certain members of the intelligence community.

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Tax Avoidance vs. Tax Evasion: How to Evaluate the Legitimacy of a Tax Strategy

CTP

In reality, between the tax, penalties, and interest, the gamble can end up costing them way more. Taxpayers sometimes naively think that if a strategy doesnt work, they can just turn around and pay the original tax owed.

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