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  • Bankruptcy

    Is an employee an unsecured creditor?

    Preferred credits may be considered to be a special type of unsecured creditor. Examples of preferred creditors include: Company employees. Though they may not directly own company assets, employees with unpaid wages receive preferential treatment. Who comes under secured creditors? A secured creditor may be the holder of a real…

  • Financial Regulation

    What does the Bank Secrecy Act require?

    Congress passed the Bank Secrecy Act in 1970 as the first laws to fight money laundering in the United States. The BSA requires businesses to keep records and file reports that are determined to have a high degree of usefulness in criminal, tax, and regulatory matters. What is one important…

  • Financial Industry

    Who regulates financial advisors in Florida?

    OFR provides regulatory oversight for Florida’s financial services industry through three divisions and one bureau. Who oversees the Florida Office of Financial Regulations? The OFR reports to the Financial Services Commission made up of Governor Ron DeSantis and the members of the Florida Cabinet: Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, Attorney…

  • Financial Industry

    What does the Florida Office of Financial Regulation do?

    The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) is responsible for supervising state-chartered banks, credit unions, savings associations, and international bank agencies, and licenses and regulates non-depository finance companies and the securities industry. What is the main purpose of Financial Regulation? Financial regulation is part of ensuring the safety and soundness of…

  • Financial Industry

    Does CommSec have fees?

    Different brokerage rates apply to CommSec Pocket trades executed through CommSec Pocket App or CommBank App.…CommSec Pocket. Trade execution Brokerage fee amount by transaction value1,2 Trade through Pocket App or CommBank App $2.00 (up to and including $1,000) 0.20% (Over $1,000) Late settlement fee $10.00 Is CommSec trading free? CommSec…

  • Non Profit Organizations

    What is a compilation engagement?

    Quick Summary. A compilation engagement is a type of engagement where a company engages an outside accountant to prepare and present financial statements. It is not designed to express an opinion or provide assurance regarding the information contained in the financial statement. Is compilation engagement the same as notice to…

  • Non Profit Organizations

    What is the latest Charities Act?

    This statutory power is being changed by the Charities Act 2022. As a result, charities will be able to pay trustees in certain circumstances for just providing goods to the charity. So, using the statutory power, trustees could be paid for: services only, for example estate agency or computer consultancy.…

  • Small And Medium Sized Business

    What are the most 3 characteristics of successful entrepreneur?

    3 Traits Every Successful Entrepreneur Must Have, According to the Experts Successful Entrepreneurs are Resilient. … Successful Entrepreneurs are Confident. … Successful Entrepreneurs are Innovative. What are 3 characteristics in the role of an entrepreneur? Adaptability, persistence and hard work, these are the keys to success in small business, but…

  • Non Profit Organizations

    Where do I find my NTEE code?

    You can check your NTEE code on the NCCS web site. What is the NTEE code? NTEE Core Codes (NTEE-CC) Overview. The National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) system is used by the IRS and NCCS to classify nonprofit organizations. It is also used by the Foundation Center to classify…

  • Financial Regulation

    What is a FinCEN Form 112?

    FinCEN CTR (Form 112) Reporting of Certain Currency Transactions for Sole Proprietorships and Legal Entities Operating Under a “Doing Business As” (“DBA”) Name | FinCEN.gov. What triggers a currency transaction report? Federal law requires financial institutions to report currency (cash or coin) transactions over $10,000 conducted by, or on behalf…

  • Financial Regulation

    Are Reg S securities restricted?

    Selling Restrictions: Securities acquired under Reg S are considered ‘restricted securities’ and are restricted from being resold in the United States during a “compliance period” which may be up to one year from their issuance. What are Reg S securities? What is the Regulation S registration exemption? “Reg S,” which…