All United States articles – Page 178
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Lawsuit: Former iRobot compliance head alleges firing over flagged dealings
The former director of compliance for iRobot—maker of the robot vacuum cleaner Roomba—claims in a federal lawsuit he was fired for pointing out the company’s violations of state, federal, and international law.
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Coronavirus: Tips for risk management
As the coronavirus worldwide pandemic spreads, the ramifications for any business has gone from temporary disruption to a serious impediment. Here are 10 steps your company can take to mitigate its risks.
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AICPA calls for IRS to provide tax relief during coronavirus pandemic
AICPA seeks extended filing deadlines to reassure clients struggling with uncertainty during coronavirus pandemic.
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Employees working from home to avoid coronavirus? Protect your data
With the coronavirus threat having moved on from disrupting your business’s supply chain to threatening your employees’ health at home, now is the time to implement that company-wide remote workplace plan.
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John Wood Group reserves $46M to resolve bribery investigations
John Wood Group said in a regulatory filing it has reserved $46 million in a potential settlement with authorities in the United States, Brazil, and Scotland related to a bribery investigation concerning ties to Monaco-based oil services firm Unaoil.
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10 takeaways from ‘Science of Workplace Investigations’
A former U.S. Department of Justice attorney laid bare the tools in his “lie detection” toolbox to help compliance officers manage this responsibility.
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10 tips to meet government expectations of remediation programs
A DOJ-appointed independent compliance monitor has some important advice for companies in trouble that may mean not just remediation credit, but more importantly reputation restoration and the avoidance of larger problems down the line.
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Wells Fargo former board chairs hesitant to accept accountability
Elizabeth Duke and James Quigley remained unwavering about accepting any sort of accountability in their oversight roles as former board members of Wells Fargo at a tense Congressional hearing Wednesday.
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FASB issues improvements to financial instruments guidance, including CECL
FASB has issued an accounting standards update amending several financial instruments topics in order to provide more clarity and improve on such standards as current expected credit losses.
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Wells Fargo CEO says bank’s past behavior ‘deeply disturbing,’ vows change
Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf, who has led the scandal-plagued megabank for four months, was upfront about the bank’s failure to stem abuses in its banking, lending, and auto insurance divisions when he testified at a Congressional hearing Tuesday.
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CFPB lawsuit against Fifth Third mirrors Wells Fargo allegations
Fifth Third Bank, National Association could potentially be in as much legal and regulatory trouble as Wells Fargo if allegations of unauthorized account opening brought by the CFPB hold true.
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Audit client turnover 2019: Deloitte dominates; KPMG, EY, PwC falter
For the fifth consecutive year, Deloitte net positive in new SEC audit engagements while the rest of its Big Four peers saw net decreases in clients, according to the latest annual study from Audit Analytics.
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Compliance best practices for ever-evolving Iran sanctions
A new executive order issued in January places additional sanctions on a much broader portion of Iran’s economy and, from a compliance and risk management standpoint, puts a broader range of companies in the crosshairs of U.S. enforcement.
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Coronavirus’ negative effect on global shipping could last weeks, or months
Companies wondering how to handle risks the worldwide coronavirus outbreak will have on global supply chains should look for clues to the Great Recession of 2008-09, the last time so much capacity stood idle.
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Ex-Alstom exec gets 15 months in prison on money-laundering charges
Lawrence Hoskins, a former executive of French power and transportation company Alstom, was sentenced to one year and three months in prison for his role in a money-laundering scheme that prosecutors say was designed to promote violations of the FCPA.
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Two Wells Fargo board members resign ahead of congressional hearing
Two Wells Fargo board members who were scheduled to testify at a congressional hearing this week in the aftermath of the financial institution’s fake account scandal have resigned.
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Former NCUA ethics officer drank at strip clubs on job, report reveals
The long-serving ethics officer for the National Credit Union Administration retired late last year after admitting to visiting strip clubs and drinking on the job, according to an internal investigation.
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T-Mobile data breach: A cautionary tale for all companies
For the second time in a matter of four months, T-Mobile announced it has suffered a data breach. Cyber-security experts say it’s a cautionary tale about the vulnerabilities of e-mail accounts that are not properly secured.
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CFPB the latest federal agency to propose whistleblower program
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants Congress to authorize a program that would reward whistleblowers who provide tips leading to successful prosecutions.
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Congressional report blasts ‘reckless megabank’ Wells Fargo, regulators
A scathing report on Wells Fargo published by the House Financial Services Committee majority tells the story of a recidivist megabank whose senior management and board of directors refuse to take compliance seriously and the unresponsive financial regulators who let it all slide.