• Paulson, Friedman Asked to Testify on AIG Bailout – Whether HP complies with the request is another matter completely. [Bloomberg]
• Groups Seek Presidential Pardon for UBS Tax Whistleblower – Looks like the 60 Minutes appearance didn’t quite do the trick. [TaxProf Blog]
• JPMorgan Chase Earns $11.7 Billion in Year – $26.9 billion is earmarked for employees, much of which will be bonuses. Somewhere torches are being lit. [NYT]
• Indian-American fired over $20 mn embezzlement charge – The Economic Times of India says that Sue is claiming to be a shop-aholic, the first we’ve heard of that particular diagnosis. Nothing about her claiming to be a thief though. [The Economic Times]
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Review Comments | 07.30.09
• N.Y. Attorney General Details Bonuses At Bailed-Out Banks – Cue populist outrage [NPR]
• Subpoenas Issued to Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, U.S. Senator Says – YES! Political theatre to ensue [Bloomberg]
• CNBC Viewership Down 28% – DB has some ideas on how to get a boost (maybe literally) [Zero Hedge]
• Exxon Reports Lowest Profit Since 2003 – “earnings of $3.95 billion” Meh. [WSJ]
• Glenfiddich 50-Year $16,000 Whisky Tempts Investors – Who loves scotch? [Bloomberg]
Review Comments | 10.14.09
• Blue Chips Breach 10000 – OHHHH BOY. We heard something about a cake and Maria Bartiromo but that could be a rumor. [WSJ]
• IRS Steps Up Offshore Money Hunt as 7,500 Disclose – Believe it when we tell you that if you’ve got an offshore account and you haven’t declared by midnight tomorrow, armed men in masks will be storming your home and you will be made an example. [Bloomberg]
• Your dog may soon be able to fetch you a nice big rebate on your federal taxes – Up to $3,500 in Washington. [NYDN]
• FASB Links GAAP with XBRL through Codification – That should help. [Compliance Week]
• Survey. Last time. Swear.
Review Comments | 10.29.09
• Fed should lose AIG-style bailout powers: Geithner – The past is the past, huh, Timmay? [Reuters]
• Chrysler to offer live TV service in vehicles up to 20 channels starting in December – Because we can’t squeeze in enough at home. [CT]
• Wall Street Journal closes Boston bureau – Dow Jones and Market Watch will stay for now. [Reuters]
• CFOs on the Move: Week Ending October 30 – Motorola, Nissan, Nokia all have new chiefs. [CFO]
• Not Good Enough – Gotta good job? Still need a second job? [Financial Armageddon]
• Citrin Cooperman to Merge in Carrow Doyle – Combined firm will have $80+ million in revenues and have offices in Philadelphia and New York looking to expand to Boston, and Washington. [Web CPA]