All business owners have some tasks they would rather put off. Some tasks are tedious, boring, overly time consuming…and then there are some tasks that are downright terrifying. At BKE we are here to help. That is why we are breaking down ten of the most terrifying tasks business owners are faced with, and some […]
Archives for October 2020
God from the Machine
Euripides gets a bad wrap. Critics have been busting his chops since at least 431 BC, when he debuted his play Medea. He wraps up the conflicts in his plays by having an actor lowered down to the stage via crane or lever, portraying one of the many gods in the ancient Greek pantheon. The […]
Moderna says it’s preparing global launch of Covid vaccine as it takes in $1.1 billion in deposits
A sign marks the headquarters of Moderna Therapeutics, which is developing a vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Brian Snyder | Reuters Moderna is prepping for the global launch of its potential coronavirus vaccine, already taking in $1.1 billion in deposits from governments awaiting the potentially lifesaving drug, the biotech firm said […]
Yum Brands quarterly revenue rises 8%, fueled by higher Taco Bell demand
Vehicles wait in line at the drive through lane of a Yum! Brands Inc. Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and Taco Bell restaurant in Lockport, Illinois, U.S. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Yum Brands on Thursday reported that its quarterly revenue rose 8%, fueled by Taco Bell’s return to positive same-store sales growth. Shares […]
Lack of UK government support is “prolonging the agony”
A recent study conducted by FreeAgent has highlighted that UK SMEs are far more resilient than might have been expected but holes in the government’s support have emerged, according to speakers at a roundtable event last week. “Employment has been saved by the furlough scheme that has been made available – support was incredible, but […]
Man charged for aiding investment scammer
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has commenced criminal proceedings against Stephen Allen for helping to hide an investment scammer’s interest in a London property. The FCA alleges that between 21 July 2014 and 6 July 2017, Mr Allen conspired with Renwick Haddow to pervert the course of justice by disguising Mr Haddow’s interest in the […]
Accountants look to educate younger generation in latest tech skills – Accounting Today
Institute of Management Accountants president and CEO Jeff Thomson told an online meeting Wednesday of the Accountants Club of America about how the profession can appeal more to young people by emphasizing technology know-how in areas like data analytics and data science. “This really is a race for relevance and the future of our profession,” […]
Success strategies for CFP exam-takers
We are less than one month away from the next CFP exam window, meaning hundreds of candidates for CFP certification are busy studying and preparing to accomplish a major career milestone. Spanning approximately 72 financial planning topics across eight subject areas, the CFP exam is among the most comprehensive of professional examinations, testing candidates’ ability […]
FASB staff weighs in on debt modifications and restructurings
FASB’s staff published an educational paper Wednesday that provides guidance to borrowers on how to account for debt modifications and restructurings, which have been common this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The staff paper gives an overview of the accounting guidance for debt modifications and restructurings, and it also provides examples of […]
Tax-efficient funds with the best 10-year returns
Tax-efficient funds with the best returns of the decade managed to outpace the broader industry. But does that mean it’s a good long-term strategy? The 20 mutual funds and ETFs with tax-cost ratios lower than their peers generated an average 10-year gain of 14.89%, according to Morningstar Direct data. So far this year, the same […]