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PICPA Kicks Off Accounting Career Day Series To Support High School Students Pursuing an Accounting Degree

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“PICPA”), through the Pennsylvania CPA Foundation , is proud to announce it has filled up its Accounting Career Day initiative for the Fall.

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  • The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“PICPA”), through the Pennsylvania CPA Foundation , is proud to announce it has filled up its Accounting Career Day initiative for the Fall.
  • Over the next 3 weeks, hundreds of high school students from across the state will attend fun, informative and free educational events at Duquesne University, Penn State University, King’s College and Villanova University to learn more about the accounting profession and pursuing a degree in accounting.
  • Students will also hear from current Accounting majors about their journey through college and key insights for applying to college.
  • The events are currently at capacity, but you can learn more about the events and ways to support our aspiring CPAs here .

K2 Integrity's U.S. and EMEA Teams Recognized in Chambers and Partners 2023 Guides

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

NEW YORK and LONDON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- K2 Integrity is proud to announce that the firm's EMEA and U.S. teams have been ranked in the 2023 Chambers and Partners Litigation Support and Crisis & Risk Management guides.

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  • NEW YORK and LONDON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- K2 Integrity is proud to announce that the firm's EMEA and U.S. teams have been ranked in the 2023 Chambers and Partners Litigation Support and Crisis & Risk Management guides.
  • K2 Integrity was also recognized in the 2023 edition of Chambers Crisis & Risk Management for Investigative Due Diligence , Global-wide.
  • In addition to the practice rankings, Matt Taylor , Senior Investigator, was recognized as a leader in Chambers Litigation Support 2023: Asset Tracing & Recovery (Investigations Agencies), Global-wide.
  • Chambers and Partners is widely recognized by the legal profession as one of the most prestigious directories in the world.

eFraud Services Launches AI Fraud Detection Software

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

NAPLES, Fla., June 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eFraud Services , the leading provider of financial fraud detection software, today announced the launch of its flagship product eFraud Converter.

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  • NAPLES, Fla., June 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eFraud Services , the leading provider of financial fraud detection software, today announced the launch of its flagship product eFraud Converter.
  • eFraud Converter uses state-of-the-art AI technology to convert pdf images of bank statements into Excel without manual intervention.
  • Barbara Steinberg, CEO, and Robert Hayum, COO, founded eFraud Services Inc. in January 2020. eFraud Services aims to be the provider of choice for any size entity that needs to analyze bank statements quickly, accurately and affordably.
  • company providing fraud detection software togovernment agencies, law enforcement, forensic accountants and attorneys to help them close more cases in less time with increased efficiency.

INSTITUTE OF INTERNAL AUDITORS TO HOLD 2022 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON JULY 17 - 20 IN CHICAGO

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

LAKE MARY, Fla., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --

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  • The event will offer an essential experience for internal auditors and related professionals seeking to be influential and informed.
  • The conference content will focus on forward-looking information and best practices to pursue excellence in the ever-expanding role of internal auditing and beyond.
  • As many as 1,500 professionals from over 100 countries are expected to attend this three-day, in-person and virtual conference.
  • They will share their perspectives on how to best position internal auditors and related professionals for proficiency and excellence in an ever-evolving business and social world.

SEC Charges Five Russians in $80 Million Hacking and Trading Scheme

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Monday, December 20, 2021

The filing agents assist publicly traded companies with the preparation and filing of periodic reports with the SEC, including quarterly reports containing earnings information.

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  • The filing agents assist publicly traded companies with the preparation and filing of periodic reports with the SEC, including quarterly reports containing earnings information.
  • With this action, the SEC, using its powerful analytical tools, has exposed a highly sophisticated and deceptive scheme to steal and monetize non-public corporate information, said Gurbir S. Grewal, Director of the SECs Division of Enforcement.
  • Attorneys Office for the District of Massachusetts today announced criminal charges against the five defendants named in the SECs action and that defendant Vladislav Kliushin was extradited from Switzerland.
  • Attorneys Office for the District of Massachusetts, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority, and the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.

Authentique Agency Expands Leadership Team to Support Scaling Growth

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Authentique Agency, an Atlanta-based integrated marketing agency that leverages the power of identity through the intersection of multiculturalism and LGTBQ viewpoints, today announced a series of leadership changes to align with its continued market growth.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Authentique Agency, an Atlanta-based integrated marketing agency that leverages the power of identity through the intersection of multiculturalism and LGTBQ viewpoints, today announced a series of leadership changes to align with its continued market growth.
  • "As Authentique closes in on celebrating five years, the agency continues to meet the evolving needs of the market including more creative, digital, and communications capabilities.
  • "Establishing an agile and experienced leadership team is vital to the organic growth of the agency.
  • The Authentique Agency is a full-service marketing consulting firm focused on leveraging the power of identity.

Oatly Group AB Investors: Last Days to Participate Actively in the Class Action Lawsuit; Portnoy Law Firm

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Saturday, July 31, 2021

LOS ANGELES, July 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Oatly Group AB (NASDAQ: OTLY) investors that acquired shares between between May 20, 2021 and July 15, 2021. Investors have until September 24, 2021 to seek an active role in this litigation.

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  • Investors are encouraged to contact attorney Lesley F. Portnoy , to determine eligibility to participate in this action, by phone 310-692-8883 or email , or click here to join the case.
  • Spruce Point Capital Management ("Spruce Point") published a report on July 14, 2021, accusing Oatly of various potential accounting improprieties and misrepresenting its sustainability practices.
  • In order to investigate such matters, Spruce Point called for Oatly's board of directors to hire an independent forensic accountant.
  • The Portnoy Law Firm represents investors in pursuing claims arising from corporate wrongdoing.

HAGENS BERMAN, NATIONAL TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Oatly Group (OTLY) Investors to Contact Firm’s Attorneys Now, Firm Investigating Possible Securities Law Violations

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Spruce Point called for Oatlys board of directors to hire an independent forensic accountant to investigate such matters.

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  • Spruce Point called for Oatlys board of directors to hire an independent forensic accountant to investigate such matters.
  • In response, the price of Oatly American Depositary Shares sharply fell during intraday trading on July 14, 2021.
  • Were focused on investors losses and whether Oatly and senior management may have cooked the companys books, said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the investigation.
  • Hagens Berman is a national law firm with eight offices in eight cities around the country and over eighty attorneys.

Financial and Accounting Update

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

The Company has also identified a number of other potential irregularities relating to expense claims and other minor items which may require further review.

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  • The Company has also identified a number of other potential irregularities relating to expense claims and other minor items which may require further review.
  • The Company has retained the services of local forensic accountants to assist its UK auditors in order that the auditors can, as quickly as possible, conclude their audit procedures, permitting the Company to publish its Financial Statements for the 2020 calendar year.
  • The Company remains confident that based on the results of the enquiries to date, the Financial Statements will be issued prior to 30 June 2021.\nThe Company considers that the termination of the employment contract of the managers may result in legal proceedings in Brazil involving the Company\xe2\x80\x99s subsidiary Serabi Minerac\xc3\xa3o SA.
  • 596/2014 as it forms part of UK Domestic Law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.\nThe person who arranged for the release of this announcement on behalf of the Company was Clive Line, Director.\n'

Board of Hygo Provides Update On Internal Review

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

In addition, on September 25, 2020, Hygos Board initiated an internal review in response to these allegations.

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  • In addition, on September 25, 2020, Hygos Board initiated an internal review in response to these allegations.
  • The law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP was retained by Hygos board to conduct the review with assistance from forensic accountants at FTI Consulting and the Brazilian law firm Demarest Advogados.
  • The review has included forensic accounting work and review of certain contracts, interviews with certain company personnel and representatives, and review of internal audit material, certain corporate card expenses and Hygos anti-corruption policies.
  • The procedures undertaken by these advisors as part of the review have not identified evidence establishing bribery or other corrupt conduct involving Hygo.