News tagged with financial accounting

Taxing times: Experts say avoid getting a refund -- but if you do, save it or use to pay down debt

When it comes to a tax refund this year, think zero. It may seem nice to get a check from the government every year, but two Kansas State University financial management experts say that a person's tax liability should be ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Mar 14, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 2

Alleged Russian cybercriminal charged in New York court

The Justice Department announced indictments against two Russians Tuesday for allegedly hacking into computers of US financial institutions to steal credit card numbers and stock information before running up bills.

Technology / Internet

created Jan 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

American Express makes digital wallets

American Express on Monday launched an online financial transactions service that it claims goes beyond what others provide in a market dominated by PayPal.

Technology / Telecom

created Mar 29, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 2

Improving financial reporting in private firms' interest, new study of emerging markets suggests

Improved financial reporting at private firms benefits not only potential outside investors but will help the firm make better business decisions for itself too, says a new study.

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Mar 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Dell settlement has tougher accounting oversight

(AP) -- Dell Inc. says it will beef up accounting and corporate governance rules as part of a settlement tied to an investigation into past financial practices.

Technology / Business

created Sep 28, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New accounting rules mean boost to Apple, others (Update)

(AP) -- Regulators approved changes to accounting rules Wednesday that in the short term will make sales and profits seem higher at technology companies selling certain gadgets that blend hardware and software.

Technology / Business

created Sep 23, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0