You’re probably familiar with the concept of insurance fraud since it has been around for a long time. The earliest recorded instance involves a merchant intentionally sinking his ship in 300 B.C.! The merchant drowned in the process. You might be surprised at insurance fraud’s adverse effects on your financial future and that of your… Continue reading Life Insurance Fraud – What You Need To Know
Category: Law
What Is The Sarbanes-Oxley Act?
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, often abbreviated as SOX, is a United States federal law enacted in response to high-profile corporate accounting scandals, including those involving Enron, WorldCom, and Tyco International. The Act is named after its sponsors, Senator Paul Sarbanes and Representative Michael Oxley. The primary purpose of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act is to enhance… Continue reading What Is The Sarbanes-Oxley Act?
Filing For Bankruptcy As A Retiree?
Filing for bankruptcy is an option if you are in debt and can no longer pay your creditors. Bankruptcy is becoming an increasingly popular option among retirees, but there are a few things you’ll want to know before deciding if bankruptcy is your best course of action. Consider these aspects: Look into other options, such… Continue reading Filing For Bankruptcy As A Retiree?
Do You Need a Forensic Accountant?
Forensic accounting financial investigative specialists work with financial information to convey complicated issues in a manner that others can easily understand. While some forensic accountants and forensic accounting specialists are engaged in the public practice of forensic examination, others work in private industry for such entities as banks and insurance companies or governmental entities… Continue reading Do You Need a Forensic Accountant?
Why Regulate Accountants?
Many people wonder why the idea of regulating accounting is becoming so popular. Due to past experiences with manipulating accounting figures, it is no wonder that accounting has been under so much scrutiny. This is why so many people feel it is time to regulate accounting due to so many companies not abiding by the… Continue reading Why Regulate Accountants?
Child Custody Issues and Taxes
A child custody agreement can seriously affect your tax filing and taxes overall. This issue should be addressed with your attorney or with your accountant while you are going through the process of negotiating or litigating child custody or a divorce agreement. Waiting until after you have finalized a child custody agreement to investigate the… Continue reading Child Custody Issues and Taxes
Wage Garnishment – What You Need To Know
Understanding Your Wage Garnishment Are your wages being garnished? Wage garnishment can occur because of a court order or judgment. It can also happen because of unpaid taxes, defaulted student loans, child support, and other issues. The key idea is that a portion of your paycheck is held back to make these payments. Learn the… Continue reading Wage Garnishment – What You Need To Know
Employment – What Do You Need To Know About Initial Probation Periods
When starting a new job, you may face an initial probation period. In these challenging economic times, where there is stiff competition for jobs, more and more companies are instituting probation periods for newly hired employees. Read on to discover the ins and outs of these probation periods and how to take advantage of them… Continue reading Employment – What Do You Need To Know About Initial Probation Periods
What Is Private International Law?
You’re not alone if you’ve ever wondered about the legal framework governing disputes between parties from different countries. Private international law, also known as conflict of laws, is a fascinating and complex area of law that can be difficult to wrap your head around. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at what… Continue reading What Is Private International Law?
Financial Expert Witness Services – What Are They?
When it comes to financial matters, having an expert witness on your side can be invaluable. But what exactly is a financial expert witness? In short, a financial expert witness is someone with experience and expertise in finance which can provide testimony in legal proceedings. Financial expert witnesses can offer insights on everything from accounting… Continue reading Financial Expert Witness Services – What Are They?