Wed.Dec 18, 2024

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Debt Consolidation Scam Lands Operator in Prison, Co-Conspirator Still At Large

Account Recovery

A Washington man was sentenced yesterday to nearly two years in federal prison for his role in a multi-year debt consolidation scheme that defrauded consumers across Oregon and Washington. His business partner remains at large as legal proceedings continue. Driving the news: Javier Antonio Banuelas Urueta, 55, of Vancouver, Wash., received a 21-month prison sentence and was ordered to pay $115,750 in restitution for conspiring to commit and committing mail and wire fraud.

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The proven benefits of using a credit application contract

Collections Law

In the business world, extending credit is often necessary to build relationships and expand your customer base. But without the right protections, it can also lead to unpaid debts and financial headaches. Fortunately, a credit application contract is a powerful tool that sets the stage for successful transactions and protects your business interests.

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SEC Writes Off $10 Billion in Fines It Can’t Collect

Collection Industry News

Paul Bilzerian has been on the run from the Securities and Exchange Commission for so long that he now owes the agency $180 million with interestalmost three times what a court initially ordered him to pay. For 31 years, the agency has tried and failed to collect a $62 million judgment against the former corporate raider for securities fraud. To avoid paying the penalty, Bilzerian pleaded poverty and twice declared bankruptcy.

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Debt Buyer Prevails in En Banc Ruling on Standing and Counterclaims

Account Recovery

In an en banc decision released yesterday, the Virginia Court of Appeals upheld a circuit court ruling that a debt buyer had standing to sue for an unpaid credit account balance, affirming its ownership of the debt, while reversing the circuit courts decision to dismiss the consumers counterclaim, citing lack of jurisdiction. The background: The legal battle began when the plaintiff, a debt buyer, filed a warrant in debt against the defendant, a consumer, in Virginia’s general district cou

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: The New Way To Lead

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. But if you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner, and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top. 🗻 What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level. The higher you go, the more your effectiveness depends on how you connect, adapt, and communicate.

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A look back at 2024: 5 trends in credit management from the past year

On Guard

The trends of today are shaping the trends of tomorrow. How has 2024 unfolded and what is expected for 2025? As this year has come to an end, we gathered a list of the top trends in credit management through the past year: Trends in credit management #1: Increasing DSO in European companies A high Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) means that it takes longer for a company to collect money from its customers after making a sale, significantly affecting its cash flow and, consequently, its smooth operat

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Daily Digest – December 18. House Financial Services Leaders Urge CFPB to Pause Rulemaking During Transition; Debt Buyer Prevails in En Banc Ruling on Standing and Counterclaims

Account Recovery

House Financial Services Leaders Urge CFPB to Pause Rulemaking During Transition Debt Buyer Prevails in En Banc Ruling on Standing and Counterclaims Debt Consolidation Scam Lands Operator in Prison, Co-Conspirator Still At Large 24 Companies Seeking Collection Talent WORTH NOTING: Here is a list of 15 things you might not have known that your Android phone can do … How to prepare for winter driving and the resources you should keep in your vehicle … Experts weigh in on how to handle

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24 Companies Seeking Collection Talent

Account Recovery

During this, The Great Resignation Era, I thought it would be helpful to start a regular posting of different jobs within the accounts receivable management industry that I have found online. Please make sure to do your own due diligence before applying for a position included here or accepting any offers. This is merely meant to be a service to aggregate industry job opportunities into one convenient location.