True Accord

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The world of regulatory compliance can be a complicated place, especially when it comes to debt collection. It can be tricky for non-security and compliance professionals. To help quickly get you up to speed on what auditors are referring to, we’ve put together a glossary, covering some of the most important compliance terms and acronyms. Action Plan: A plan to identify and facilitate remediation steps of current operating practices.

Collections 98

Collections Fair Debt Collection Debt collector Government 98

Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Many people hold misconceptions about filing for bankruptcy. Perhaps the most common misconception is the notion that filing for bankruptcy means that you lose all of your wealth and possessions. This, of course, is entirely incorrect. When filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you’ll qualify for exemptions that allow you to keep some of your money and certain types of personal property.

Chapter 13 bankruptcy 98

Chapter 13 bankruptcy Chapter 7 bankruptcy Bankruptcy Creditors 98

American Profit Recovery

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

By Delaney: One thing I did not consider when applying as a Collections Specialist is just how many ‘hats’ I’d come to wear in this role. We work with a variety of clients – dental offices, lawncare services, banks, veterinarians, restoration companies, and medical laboratories – just to name a few. The longer I have been with American Profit Recovery, the more I have grown familiar with the assortment of different industries that we recover funds for.

Collections 246

Collections Construction Banks 246

Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants debt collectors to know that if they are collecting or attempting to collect debts on behalf of nursing home clients that require caregivers to personally guarantee payment of a resident’s bills — which violates federal law — the collector may be in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices … The post CFPB Warns Collectors Working Nursing Home Accounts About Potential FDCPA Violations appeared first on AccountsRecovery.

Fair Debt Collection 246

Fair Debt Collection Debt collector Collections 246

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.

Enterprise Recovery

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

If your organization is facing slow cash flow, accounts receivable management may be the problem. Every invoice starts in accounts receivable so it's important to manage the procedures to reduce delinquent payments. Let's look at some efficient A/R practices to get you paid. How does accounts receivable increase collections?

Accounts Receivables Management 197

Accounts Receivables Management Collections 197

Prosperity Now

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

This month, we spoke with Koreatown Youth and Community Center (KYCC) Community Wealth Program Manager, Lidia Sebastian, to discuss their

98

98

Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

While there may be people in the industry celebrating that the Hunstein case was dismissed by the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday, a pair of recently issued rulings from the Northern District of Illinois illustrate that the fight over the use of letter vendors to print and mail collection letters is not over — … The post Pair of NDIL Hunstein Cases Remanded Back to State Court for Lack of Standing appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

Collections 246

Collections 246

Consumer Finance

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released an Issue Spotlight highlighting some of the difficulties and experiences heard from caregivers about being pursued over friends’ or family members’ alleged debts from nursing home facilities.

Collections 98

Collections 98

Nerd Wallet

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

After two long years of home sellers calling all of the shots, home buyers are eager for the housing market to tilt in their favor. But modest improvements in the number of home listings and tempered demand due to higher mortgage rates aren’t likely to put all the power in buyers’ hands anytime soon. Home. Elizabeth Renter writes for NerdWallet. Email: elizabeth@nerdwallet.com.

114

114

Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.

Fraser

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) has recently taken enforcement action against a number of Registered Importers (RI) whose import documentation does not strictly comply with NHTSA laws and Regulations. This enforcement action may include lengthy RI registration suspension or termination. RI’s are advised that all certifications to NHTSA must be completely accurate and not false or misleading.

Acquisition 81

Acquisition 81

Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

GETTING TO KNOW ALEAH HEATH OF UNIFUND AND PAYCE Aleah Heath isn’t just a top business development professional in the ARM industry, she is also a competitive barrel racer and has launched her own non-profit organization. More details here.This series is sponsored by Applied Innovation. JUDGE DENIES MOTION TO REMAND FDCPA CASE OVER TEXT MESSAGES, … The post Daily Digest – September 8.

246

246

Consumer Finance

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Director Chopra delivered remarks at a virtual roundtable exploring challenges around nursing home debt collection practices, and the impact they can have on the financial wellbeing of caregivers, their families, and friends.

Collections 94

Collections 94

Nerd Wallet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

S-corp vs. C-corp The main difference between an S-corp vs. C-corp is how they’re formed, how they’re taxed and their ownership restrictions. A C-corp is subject to corporate tax rates and has no restrictions on ownership. An S-corp is a pass-through entity that reports its profits on the owners’ personal taxes, and ownership is restricted. Priyanka Prakash writes for NerdWallet.

106

106

Speaker: Alex Salazar, CEO & Co-Founder @ Arcade | Nate Barbettini, Founding Engineer @ Arcade | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO @ Aggregage

There’s a lot of noise surrounding the ability of AI agents to connect to your tools, systems and data. But building an AI application into a reliable, secure workflow agent isn’t as simple as plugging in an API. As an engineering leader, it can be challenging to make sense of this evolving landscape, but agent tooling provides such high value that it’s critical we figure out how to move forward.

UK debt collections

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

SMEs and Small Businesses in Europe are suffering from significant late payment issues. But this is down to lack of understanding of the processes involved, says new research from Vodeno. The company commissioned an independent survey among 2,004 senior decision-makers in SMEs across the UK (504), Belgium (500), France (500) and the Netherlands (500).

Loans 64

Loans Banks 64

Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Sen. Elizabeth Warren [D-Mass.] is pushing the Department of Justice to implement new guidance related to how student loan debts are handled when individuals file for bankruptcy protection, saying the department needs “to do its part to ensure that borrowers who continue to struggle with student debt have a path toward additional relief.” Backstory: Student … The post Warren Demands DoJ Release Student Loan Bankruptcy Guidance appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

Student Loans 246

Student Loans Student loans Bankruptcy Loans 246

Debt RR

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Everyone’s talking about rising inflation these days. And for the average American consumer, this means that the purchasing power of your dollar is diminishing. This is because inflation causes a general increase in the prices of goods and services. But if you hold or loan out commercial debt, you might be wondering how inflation affects you. Let’s look at some potential impacts.

Debt Recovery 52

Debt Recovery Debtor Loans Lender 52

Nerd Wallet

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Traveling with a credit card has enormous benefits. Perhaps most importantly, credit cards are typically safer to carry and use than cash. If your wallet gets stolen, you can contact your bank to lock your credit card, but any cash you were carrying is likely gone forever. If your credit card is used fraudulently, you. Sally French writes for NerdWallet.

Banks 102

Banks 102

Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Senior Sales Engineer

Is your tech stack working for you—or are you working for it ? 🤖 In today’s world of automation and AI, technology should simplify workflows—not add complexity. Seamless integration and interconnectivity are key to maximizing productivity, optimizing workflows, and improving collaboration. Join expert Joe Wroblewski for a practical and insightful session on how you can build a smarter, more connected tech stack that drives efficiency and long-term success!

Burr Forman

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

On September 8, 2022, in Hunstein v. Preferred Collection and Management Services, Inc. , No. 19-14434, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an en banc decision which departs significantly from the panel decision on Article III standing issues and statutory causes of action. The case has broad implications for how the Eleventh Circuit applies Article III standing analysis, particularly in consumer finance cases, but also in other cases where a statutory violation has a dubious relationsh

Collections 52

Collections 52

Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

A District Court judge in California has denied a motion to remand a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act class-action lawsuit back to state court, ruling that the content of text messages and voicemails sent to the plaintiff by the defendant establish standing for the plaintiff’s claim to remain in federal court. Background: The plaintiff claimed … The post Judge Denies Motion to Remand FDCPA Case Over Text Messages, Voicemails Back to State Court appeared first on AccountsRecovery.ne

Fair Debt Collection 246

Fair Debt Collection Collections 246

UK debt collections

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The Insolvency Service has announced that the up-front petition deposit fee paid by those initiating creditor bankruptcy and compulsory liquidation proceedings is rising from 1st November 2022. The Insolvency Service is introducing changes to the deposits paid to initiate creditor bankruptcies and compulsory liquidations. The petition deposit, the amount that needs to be paid up-front to seek an order, will be increasing in all cases where a petition is filed at court on or after 1 November 2022

Bankruptcy 52

Bankruptcy Creditors 52

Nerd Wallet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

If you injure someone in a car accident, bodily injury coverage helps to pay their medical costs. It can also cover their lost wages if they can’t work after the crash. Although this coverage won’t cover your own medical expenses, it applies to most other people involved in the accident, including: Other drivers and their. Kayda Norman writes for NerdWallet.

Auto Insurance 97

Auto Insurance 97

Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry

Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Effective billing, like learning any skill, require s repetition. If you can use the same process for billing every time, it makes it much easier to repeat that process, including for collection purposes. But, as with many things that require repetition in business, the use of templates can help tremendously, in streamlining your law firm processes.

Law Firms 52

Law Firms Creditors Collections 52

Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The “Getting to Know” series is sponsored by Applied Innovation. Applied Innovation is helping to shape the future of accounts receivable management. Product development is driven by customer feedback, agency profitability and compliance and includes platforms addressing client portal access, document management, payment negotiation, Regulation E focused electronic payment authorizations and TCPA communication authorization platforms. … The post Getting to Know Aleah Heath of U

Accounts Receivables Management 246

Accounts Receivables Management 246

FFGN COLLECT NY

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Let’s say your company has a corporate debtor that owes your company a sizable debt. You are concerned that the debtor is in poor financial condition, and that by the time a lawsuit commences and a judgment is obtained, the debtor will not have any assets available to satisfy the outstanding debt. You, therefore, want to try to place a restraint, known as a preliminary injunction on the debtor’s funds prior to obtaining a judgment.

Unsecured Creditor 52

Unsecured Creditor Debtor Judgment Creditors 52

Nerd Wallet

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

September mortgage rates forecast Interest rates on fixed-rate mortgages are likely to remain fairly stable in the first three weeks of September. The forecast gets murkier at the end of the month. That’s because the Federal Reserve will update its interest rate policy Sept. 21. Rates often stabilize in the two or three weeks prior. Holden Lewis writes for NerdWallet.

97

97

Speaker: Melissa Hurrington

What’s holding finance teams back isn’t just process inefficiency. It’s culture gaps, reactive mindsets, and missed opportunities to lead real change. In an era of disruption, finance leaders can no longer afford to operate on autopilot and the most resilient teams aren’t just efficient—they’re connected, talent driven, and culture-focused. Join Melissa Hurrington for an exploration into how finance leaders can evolve beyond process and numbers to create adaptive, people-powered teams that thriv