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Minnesota CPA Stole More Than $340,000 From Her Clients, Feds Say

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By Paul Walsh, Star Tribune (TNS) An Edina, MN-based certified public accountant tapped into her clients’ bank accounts and stole more than $340,000, according to federal charges. Jeana Ann Lautigar, 57, was charged Monday in U.S.

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ERC IRS Audit Representation: Your Comprehensive FAQ Guide

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During an ERC audit, the IRS reviews the business’s records, including payroll records, tax returns, and supporting documentation related to ERC claims. They can help implement internal controls, review payroll processes, and provide guidance to minimize the risk of errors or discrepancies in future ERC claims.

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South Carolina’s Top Accountant to Step Down After $3.5 Billion Error

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Eckstrom, the state’s chief accountant and fiscal watchdog, was first elected comptroller general in 2002 and last re-elected in 2022 after running unopposed. His office is in charge of running the state’s payroll, paying vendors, running the state’s accounting system and compiling an annual comprehensive financial report.

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Accountants Behaving Badly: Police Department Accountant Couldn’t Be Bothered, PPP Loan Fraud, and a Creepy Tax Preparer

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along with Palos Hills accountant Sharhabeel Shreiteh, were indicted on charges on Tuesday, claiming that they reportedly engaged in fraud in connection with the Payroll Protection Program that was created to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, federal prosecutors said. Tracy Mitchell, the owner of House of Deals, Inc.,

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Friday Footnotes: Tim Ryan Works Too Hard; Fake CPA Gets Violent Over QuickBooks Files; PwC PR | 10.20.23

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PKF Mueller Joins Cherry Bekaert to Expand Chicago Market Reach [ PR Newswire ] Cherry Bekaert is pleased to announce the completion of an acquisition transaction with PKF Mueller, a full-service certified public accounting and business advisory firm located in the metropolitan Chicago area.

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