The field of financial planning, historically bedeviled by a dearth of meaningful work experience opportunities for new planners, could be poised to take a “quantum leap” forward. Next month the FPA, with TD Ameritrade Institutional, is launching an unprecedented virtual “externship” designed to provide work experience to student planners and career changers left in the […]
Archives for May 2020
NLSIU VC among 20 on Facebook’s first Oversight Board
Two years after first proposing an independent body to address some of the most pressing content moderation matters social media giant Facebook announced on Wednesday its first 20 board members of the Oversight Board, including Sudhir Krishnaswamy, vice chancellor of the National Law School of India University. Brent Harris, Facebook’s director of governance and global […]
‘Very unusual’: Cold Arctic air set to hit Eastern US with record-low temperatures in May
Flowers bud on trees as people walk through the snow in an early spring storm on April 2, 2018 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images A cold spell is set to hit the Eastern U.S. in the upcoming days, bringing along record-low temperatures in the month of May and frost and snowfall […]
‘Very unusual’: Cold Arctic air set to hit Eastern US with record-low temperatures in May
Flowers bud on trees as people walk through the snow in an early spring storm on April 2, 2018 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images A cold spell is set to hit the Eastern U.S. in the upcoming days, bringing along record-low temperatures in the month of May and frost and snowfall […]
Disney+ to play a key role in Walt Disney’s post-Covid-19 future
Walt Disney‘s direct-to-consumer streaming services are expected to drive future growth of the media and entertainment conglomerate which is hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. The crisis, that impacted almost all of Disney‘s businesses, has cost the company nearly $1.4 billion, from its shuttered theme parks, retail stores, delayed or cancelled theatrical releases, suspended cruise […]
Abercrombie, Gap prepare to reopen stores as lockdowns ease
(Reuters) – Abercrombie & Fitch Co and cash-strapped Gap Inc on Wednesday laid out plans to reopen stores in areas where lockdown curbs have eased, while also introducing social-distancing measures. Retailers are trying to restart business activity brought to a standstill due to the COVID-19 lockdowns. Their stores have remained closed for weeks and have […]
How to Check Update Bank Account number EPF UAN Account?
Change Update Bank account number EPF UAN Account – EPF withdrawal is allowed under many cases. You can even apply for withdrawal from EPF account due to Covid-19 outbreak. Yes! As per the new EPF rule, EPF subscribers can withdraw 75% of your EPF balance or three-month wages whichever is lower. This withdrawal is non-refundable […]
Management accountants are creating value out of uncertainty – Accounting Today
The evolution of the management accountant from bean counter to business partner has been well-publicized. Accountants and finance professionals have become accustomed to the greater role management accountants have assumed within their organizations as they have led in formulating strategy, anticipating risk and determining the best course of action to move forward. Their responsibilities have […]
Zomato targets push into alcohol deliveries
Indian food delivery company Zomato aims to branch out into delivering alcohol, according to a document seen by Reuters, as it seeks to cash in on high demand for booze during the country’s coronavirus lockdown. Zomato has already diversified into grocery deliveries as the restrictions on movement shuttered some restaurants and people hesitated to order […]
AICPA supports bill that would make PPP-funded expenses deductible
Legislation introduced in the Senate on Tuesday would overrule an IRS notice and clarify that ordinary expenses funded by Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans are deductible by taxpayers. The bill, the Small Business Expenses Protection Act of 2020, S. 3612, is currently in the Senate Finance Committee and is supported by the AICPA. The PPP […]