There are other professional groups edging their way into the sacred relationships accountants have had with the business community and opening up choices for consumers like never before.
The silent approach to communication might be fine for a mime, but it can lead to trouble for accountants. One area where lack of written communication repeatedly opens the door for claims is preparation of estate tax returns.
Swiss bank UBS AG and accounting firm Ernst & Young LLP have agreed to pay $250.5 million to resolve investor lawsuits regarding an accounting fraud uncovered at HealthSouth Corp. in 2003.
What would you do if one of your clients won the lottery? We asked several accountants to weigh in with their advice for the lucky Powerball winner, and the tips we received are useful for anyone who receives a windfall, whether it's a lottery win, an inheritance, a big bonus on the job, or a killing in the stock market.
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