Hertz’s ex-CEO will repay $2M over misstatements in 2013

Mark Frissora will return nearly $2 million in incentive-based compensation to settle a U.S. regulator’s claims that he played a key role in causing the now-bankrupt car-rental company to file inaccurate financial statements in 2013.

Hertz’s ex-CEO will repay M over misstatements in 2013


Firms giving back: Grant Thornton names Purple Paladin recipient

Blumshapiro Foundation donates $24K to support New England food banks; and the Georgia Society 7th annual Georgia Accounting Food Fight goes virtual to end hunger.

Firms giving back: Grant Thornton names Purple Paladin recipient


FloQast adds amortization automation, and is hiring

The new capabilities automatically calculate the monthly amortization, remaining balance, and full account reconciliation required for prepaid expense and simple deferred revenue accounts.

FloQast adds amortization automation, and is hiring


Stimulus talks are stuck in $1T ditch over aid to states

There’s little chance of agreement on a new federal coronavirus relief plan without a compromise on the roughly $1 trillion in aid to beleaguered state and local governments that Democrats demand and the White House opposes.

Stimulus talks are stuck in T ditch over aid to states


People & firms on the move: Dembo Jones names co-CEOs and CFO

FICPA welcomes next class to emerging leaders program; Anders adds St. Louis firm; and more CPA news.

People & firms on the move: Dembo Jones names co-CEOs and CFO


DraftKings, FanDuel fees deemed taxable in landmark IRS memo

Daily fantasy sports companies must pay federal excise tax on their entry fees, the IRS has decided, according to an internal memo that could cause a major shakeup in the industry.

DraftKings, FanDuel fees deemed taxable in landmark IRS memo


Tax Fraud Blotter: Well-dressed thieves

Reaching across the Isle; room disservice; game of tag; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

Tax Fraud Blotter: Well-dressed thieves


AICPA honors four accounting professors at annual AAA meeting

Four accounting academics were honored for their teaching and research during the 2020 American Accounting Association meeting.

AICPA honors four accounting professors at annual AAA meeting


White House says no plan to end payroll tax permanently

White House officials said the administration has no plans to do away with the payroll tax despite President Donald Trump saying he would seek a permanent repeal if he wins another term.

White House says no plan to end payroll tax permanently


SBA offers guidance on appealing rejections of PPP loan forgiveness

The U.S. Small Business Administration has posted rules about how businesses who have been turned down for forgiveness of their Paycheck Protection Program loans can appeal the decision.

SBA offers guidance on appealing rejections of PPP loan forgiveness