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Public Company CFO Says Naming Audit Partner Is NBD
Andy Bishop is the chief financial officer of Hallador Energy, a publicly traded coal company. […]
Kaption Kontest Friday: Say Kheese!
Via the New York Times, ex-KPMG Partner Scott London (right) leaves court with his attorney, […]
In Light of Current Events, Ernst & Young Reminds All Personnel That Insider Trading Is a Big No-no
Have you or someone you know considered passing some non-public information to anyone who has […]
Accounting News Roundup: KPMG Is Going to Sue Scott London; Lawyer: He Will Plead Guilty; What About Tax Fraud? | 04.12.13
Statement From KPMG Chairman & CEO John Veihmeyer [KPMG]KPMG LLP Chairman and CEO John Veihmeyer […]
Footnotes: Obama’s Broken AMT Promise; SEC Still Chasing Deloitte Workpapers; Grant Thornton Gets Parmalat Case Tossed | 04.11.13
KPMG's Independence, Herbalife's Stock Price, and the Game of Name Blame [Re:Balance] Promises, Promises President Obama […]
(UPDATE) Complaint Says Scott London Admitted to Tipping Bryan Shaw About Five KPMG Clients
~ Update below includes details from the criminal complaint, including Springsteen tickets!
From the Journal:
Mr. London was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud through insider trading, according to the criminal complaint. He faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The complaint said the trades generated a profit of more than $1 million for his friend, Bryan Shaw. The complaint also says Mr. London tipped off Mr. Shaw about five KPMG clients, more than was previously known.
Blind Item: Which Firm Is So Committed to Work-Life Balance It Brought a Partner to Tears?
Taking a break from KPMGate/LondonFalling for sec — here's a blind item for your Thursday […]
KPMG’s Official Statement Meets Mystery (Bachelor of) Science (in Accounting) Theater
When a giant insider trading turd hits the fan of independence, KPMG spokesman Timothy Connolly is […]
Accounting News Roundup: Bryan The Jeweler; Scott London’s Handicap; The Masters Tax Break | 04.11.13
Trader Who Received Tips From KPMG Partner Issues Apology [Bloomberg]Bryan Shaw, a trader who said […]
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Footnotes: Let’s All Add “If You’re Reading This Without Permission, You Suck” To Our Email Signatures | 04.10.13
Accounting Class Action Suits Plunged in 2012: Report [WSJ] Palm City accountant charged with fraud […]
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FYI: The Guy Who Stabbed 14 People At a Texas College Wanted To Be an Accountant When He Grew Up
When laypeople think of accountants, we all know they generally picture green eye shade-wearing dorks, […]