Posts Categorized: Cost Accounting

Bank of America fined and ordered to issue refunds

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According to the Associated Press, Bank of America will reimburse customers more than $100 million and pay $150 million in fines for “double-dipping” on overdraft fees, withholding reward bonuses on credit cards, and opening accounts without customer consent. Questions: Source: Sweet, K. and M. Chapman. (2023). BofA hit with $250 million in fines and customer… Read more »

Inheritance from Antiquities Smuggling

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According to the Washington Post, U.S. authorities announced that they have secured a $12 million forfeiture agreement from the daughter of accused antiquities smuggler Douglas Latchford, a man federal prosecutors say was a key figure in the decades-long ransacking of ancient Cambodian temples. Questions: Source: Whoriskey, P. (2023). Heir of accused antiquities smuggler agrees to… Read more »

Overstock.com Wins Bid To Acquire Bankrupt Bed Bath & Beyond

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According to the New York Times, if the acquisition of Bed Bath & Beyond by Overstock.com is approved at bankruptcy court next week, the company will own the intellectual property of the bankrupt home goods retailer. Questions: Source: Holman, J. (2023) Overstock.com Wins $21.5 Million Bid for Bed Bath & Beyond’s Assets. The New York… Read more »

Interesting and Costly New Canadian Law for IT Companies

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According to the New York Times, a new Canadian law will require technology companies to license news content. Facebook’s owner said it would drop news from the platform. Questions: Ives, M. (2023). Canada Forces Google and Facebook to Pay News Outlets for Linking to Articles. The NEw York Times, June 23 (Retrievable online at https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/23/business/media/meta-google-canada-news-facebook-instagram.html)

TikTok Shakeup

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According to the New York Times, TikTok’s chief operating officer is stepping down, and the company is bringing in a new executive to run its communications department. Questions: 1, Who was TikToks’s COO? 2. Which company did the new COO come from? 3. When did the resigning chief operating officer join TikTok to run its… Read more »

Loaning $9.2 Billion of Your Tax Dollars to Ford

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According to the New York Times, Ford Motor and its battery manufacturing partner will receive a $9.2 billion loan to build three battery factories in Kentucky and Tennessee from the Department of Energy. Questions: Source: Ewing, J. and C. Krauss (2023). Ford’s Battery Joint Venture to Get $9.2 Billion Government Loan, The New York Times,… Read more »

Forever Chemicals Settlement; No Liability Admitted

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According to the New York Times, chemical giant, 3M, reached a $10.3 billion settlement deal with U.S. cities and towns regarding claims that the company contaminated drinking water with so-called forever chemicals used in everything from firefighting foam to nonstick coatings. Questions: Source: Friedman, L and V. Giang. (2023) 3M Reaches $10.3 Billion Settlement in… Read more »

AI in Small Business Accounting

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According to The World Financial Review, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing advancements in small business accounting. Questions: Source: Staff. (2023). How AI Is Revolutionizing Small Business Accounting. The World Financial Review, June 14 (Retrievable online at https://worldfinancialreview.com/how-ai-is-revolutionizing-small-business-accounting/)

“Home Equity Theft” ruled on by the Supreme Court

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According to Accounting Today, the Supreme Court unanimously rejected a Minnesota county’s argument that a 94-year-old woman had no property interest in a condominium they seized from her and later sold for more than her unpaid taxes.  Questions: Source: Cohn, M. (2023). SCOTUS rules for 94-year-old in property tax case. Accounting Today, June 6 (Retrievable… Read more »

Higher Stock Ownership among Americans in 2023

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According to the Washington Post, 61 percent of Americans own stocks, which is the highest number since 2008. Questions: Source: Singletary, M. (2023) More Americans own stocks. This is great for their financial future. The Washington Post, June 6. (Retrievable at https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/06/06/american-stock-ownership/)