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How A Former Enron Exec Lured ExxonMobil To Bet $150 Million On A Longshot Biofuel

Richard Palmer of Global Clean Energy used Exxon money to overhaul an aging California oil refinery in order to process the oil-rich seeds of a plant called camelina. Now Exxon is suing. read more

How one IT consultant just paid the price for not checking his tax return from his accountant

Getting an adviser in your corner for court is sensible, but relying on one for your tax return without reviewing it is folly -- and potentially pricey. read more

Defense giant BAE Systems linked to arms deals in countries accused of human rights abuses, report finds

British defense contractor BAE Systems does business with countries accused of known or suspected human rights abuses, according to a new report. read more

State orders audit of SDC over unpaid contractors, as CEO admits agency is on 'shaky' financial ground

In recent weeks, the anti-poverty agency has admitted it owes contractors thousands of dollars, laid off about a third of its workforce, and has been seeking loans to stay afloat. read more

These startups help busy contractors get electrification rebates faster

Rebates are a cornerstone of the bid to electrify the roughly 115 million U.S. homes that still need to ditch fossil-fuel equipment to meet climate targets. read more

Nutley adopts corrective plan to address school district's $7 million deficit

Nutley school officials adopted a corrective action plan on Wednesday night to right the district's finances after a $7 million deficit. read more

Contractor knifes pregnant ex-partner, kills 12-wk foetus

Pune: A labour contractor was arrested for attacking his pregnant former partner with a knife and causing the miscarriage of her 12-week-old foetus on. read more

California overpaid as much as $55B in unemployment claims. Will it ever get the money back?

Individuals are responsible for paying back the federal government for overpayments, and California considers those potential debts a liability.” ... read more

Accounting Software Ratings Methodology 2024

We assess dozens of accounting software to include on our best-of lists. Because each best-of list targets a different use case (small businesses or real estate businesses, for ex ... read more

Rising Mideast tensions unnerve Korean construction firms

The intensifying military conflict between Israel and Iran has unnerved Korean construction firms, which had been seeking large-scale projects in the Middle East to overcome a recent slump in the ... read more

'A €70k tax bill arrived out of the blue' - How accountant errors impact foreigners in France

The French tax system is a complicated one, especially if you're freelance or running your own business - but there is one extra element that can lead to foreigners in France getting a very unwelcome ... read more

New tax year 2024-25 begins for contractors

The new tax year 2024-25 has started as a bit of damp squib for contractors, despite numerous changes in play for limited companies. Part of the anti-climax appears to be down to the starting pistol ... read more