At the time of writing, Iran threatens to be thoroughly hacked off with us. Are we really on the brink of World War Three, asks freelance technology writer, Nick Booth? Remember the new combat will feature cyber conflict – it’ll be WW IoT. We will fight them on the beaches. Well, we would if we’d […]
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Airbus agrees to settle corruption probes with U.S., France, UK
PARIS (Reuters) – Airbus (AIR.PA) has agreed in principle to a settlement with French, British and U.S. authorities over an investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption, it said on Tuesday. The European planemaker has been investigated by French and British authorities for suspected corruption over jet sales dating back over a decade. It has […]
Clashing dreams of MDR and digital
Digital payments growth in India in the past five years has registered a CAGR of 128%. But on a larger base and with increased penetration, the drive toward a digital economy is showing signs of plateauing. Last year, growth was 35% across all channels. The number of debit cards has stagnated at 900 million, while […]
Kisan Vikas Patra 2020 – Eligibility, Features, Interest Rates & Maturity
Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) is a deposit scheme by Government of India and available in all the post offices & major banks across country. KVB was launched in 1988 to encourage savings and financial discipline with a focus on farmers and hence the name. It was discontinued briefly since 2011 and relaunched in 2014. In […]
India Inc cuts back on business with Oyo
L&T Infotech, Vodafone Idea, Tata Consultancy Services and several other companies have cut back on their business with SoftBank-backed Oyo Hotels & Homes for employee accommodation, people familiar with the matter at the hospitality firm, some of its former employees and hotel partners said. These sources cited multiple issues ranging from safety and security of […]
Zo Rooms challenges Oyo rejig in Delhi HC
The battle between Zo Rooms and Oyo has intensified with a fresh plea in the Delhi high court against the restructuring move by the SoftBank-backed accommodation major. Zo Rooms on January 21 filed a petition in the Delhi HC against Oyo’s decision to restructure its businesses and house them in new entities without informing the […]
Oyo gives B-schools a miss amid company rejig
Amid layoffs and restructuring, Oyo Hotels and Rooms has suspended further campus hiring for now, but the hospitality chain said the exercise will not impact job offers already rolled out at institutes. The SoftBank-backed hospitality chain, which is under pressure to rein in costs and streamline operations, has/will be giving most Bschools, including IIM Bangalore, […]
Your client got a raise? Here’s how to keep them focused on retirement
Welcome to Retirement Scan, our daily roundup of retirement news your clients may be talking about. Advising clients after they get a raiseReceiving a raise could be counterintuitive for clients, as a salary increase can complicate retirement planning if they boost their lifestyle instead of their savings, an analysis by Morningstar found. The phenomenon known […]
What These 3 Simple Analytics Tell You About Your Financials.
Cash flow: your bottom line—really Your cash flow statement shows the flow of cash in (how much cash you receive) and out (cash you spend) of your business during a set period of time. Used with your income statement and balance sheet, this is a key way to make sure you’ve got enough to keep […]
Art of Accounting: 120 free checklists – Accounting Today
My tax season checklists have been updated and are ready for you in a Word file so you can use them as you want. There are now 120 checklists on tax season and many other topics that come up on a regular basis. The checklists have become an annual tradition, and I expect over 4,000 […]