Business Law

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Business Law

(SSOT115/25) Surgent’s Bankruptcy Basics: Understanding the Consumer Bankruptcy Process

Consumers file for bankruptcy to seek protection from creditors and to reorganize or liquidate debts. Bankruptcy filings rise and fall with the economy. Surveys show that loss of income is the leading cause of consumer bankruptcies, followed by medical expenses and foreclosure. As trusted advisors, accounting and financial professionals should have a basic understanding of...
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Business Law

(SSOT108/25) Surgent’s Bankruptcy Basics: Understanding the Reorganization and Liquidation Process in These Uncertain Economic Times

Consumers and businesses file for bankruptcy to seek protection from creditors and to reorganize or liquidate debts. Bankruptcy filings rise and fall with the economy. Surveys show that loss of income is the leading cause of consumer bankruptcies, followed by medical expenses and foreclosure. Corporate bankruptcies, on the other hand, are often the result of...
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Business Law, Regulatory Ethics

(SSOT104/25) Surgent’s Lessons Learned From Recent Accounting Malpractice Actions

Recent economic volatility has created added stress on accounting and finance professionals and their clients. When individuals or businesses lose money, they often blame others for their misfortune. Business disputes can sometimes lead to accounting malpractice claims. Understanding the most common types of accounting malpractice claims provides a roadmap of what not to do. This...
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