Economy

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Michael Cohn
September 29, 2020 2:51 PM

Small-business employment and hours worked grew a bit in September, especially in the Northeast and within the construction industry, according to the latest monthly report from payroll giant Paychex.

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Leon Busch
September 25, 2020 10:57 AM

The shutdown in March forced O&G firms to confront the inefficiencies of their financial processes.

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Charlotte Rushton
September 17, 2020 9:00 AM

Delivering advisory services to help small businesses through the pandemic is a win for everyone.

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By Jon Prior
September 15, 2020 8:55 PM

Several companies said this week they’re slashing expenses as the economy limps along. Others would prefer to keep investing in new technologies and hold off on moves like branch closings to better gauge which changes in consumer behavior will stick.

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Melinda Chausse, chief credit officer, Comerica
By Jon Prior
September 14, 2020 3:34 PM

The performance of about $3 billion in hotel and other loans flagged by the Dallas company as high-risk has been a "a pleasant surprise," its chief credit officer said at an industry conference.

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EY
Michael Cohn
September 10, 2020 1:07 PM

EY earned a record $37.2 billion in the fiscal year ending June 30.

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C. Pierce Campbell
September 4, 2020 10:35 AM

With the forgiveness process now open, accountants, tax professionals and auditors are working around the clock to submit forgiveness applications on behalf of their clients. There are several steps you can take to increase the likelihood of loan forgiveness.

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By Jon Prior
September 4, 2020 10:30 AM

When it comes to branch cleanliness and mask-wearing, the San Francisco bank is more diligent than its rivals in helping to reduce the spread of coronavirus, according to a new study.

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By Jon Prior
September 3, 2020 5:13 PM

When it comes to branch cleanliness and mask-wearing, the San Francisco bank is more diligent than its rivals in helping to reduce the spread of coronavirus, according to a new study.

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AT-070920-PPP loan Breakdown as of June 27 CHART

Requiring so little from applicants and giving so little guidance to them is virtually begging for fraudulent loan applications to be submitted or for good faith errors to be made.

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