BDO Consulting Partner Stephanie Giammarco will return as a speaker to the ACEDS (Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists) Annual Conference in April. BDO is a proud sponsor of the ACEDS conference.

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BDO Consulting named Pei-Li Wong as head of the firm's Asia Forensic Desk, based in New York City. In her new role, Ms. Wong, formerly of PricewaterhouseCoopers, will lead anti-corruption investigations, due diligence and compliance engagements involving Asian businesses. Her appointment is effective immediately.

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In this article from Reuters, BDO Consulting Partner David Berliner discusses the outlook for Sears Holding Corp. and its Kmart discount chain.

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BDO Consulting Manager Drew Olson is quoted in the E-Commerce Times regarding the industries affected by the recent Thailand floods, as well as the strategies and costs involved with executing a supply chain contingency plan.

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BDO Consulting Partner Glenn Pomerantz comments on the third quarter 2011 findings of The Network Inc. and BDO Consulting's Quarterly Corporate Fraud Index(tm), noting that while fraud is not necessarily any more widespread than it has been in the past, the real measurement is in how organizations leverage their compliance tools.

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The Insurance Journal announces the appointment of Clark Schweers as Managing Director and head of the firm's Insurance Claim Services practice.

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BDO Consulting named Clark Schweers as Managing Director and head of its Insurance Claim Services practice, based in the firm's Washington, D.C. office. In his new role, Mr. Schweers will advise clients on complex property and business interruption claims for insured businesses. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Schweers was a Senior Manager in Ernst & Young's Fraud Investigation and Dispute Services practice, where he specialized in complex business interruption and property damage claims, construction damage and fraud investigation matters.

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The Association of Certified eDiscovery Specialists (ACEDS) announced that BDO Consulting Partner Stephanie Giammarco, a top technology and e-discovery global expert, has joined the ACEDS Advisory Board. Ms. Giammarco said, "I'm excited about serving on the ACEDS Advisory Board. I have been a big proponent of CEDS certification and will continue to be." The Board guides ACEDS management in its worldwide programs that are offered to businesses, lawyers, litigation support professionals, information technology specialists, knowledge officers and government agencies. The centerpiece is the acclaimed Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS) certification, which was released in November 2010 and has been earned by professionals in several countries.

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BDO Consulting Managing Director Richard Hauer is quoted by Tampa Bay Online discussing Starbucks' recent strategy in regards to its real estate portfolio and its approach to new locations.

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In this issue of Compliance Week, BDO Consulting Partner Glenn Pomerantz discusses fraud levels, reporting issues, and anti-fraud controls.

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Accounting Today announces BDO Consulting Director Nidhi Rao's relocation to BDO's Bethesda, MD office in its "People News" feature.

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BDO Consulting Partner Tim Mohr comments on the Q2 increase in fraud reporting, noting that companies should evaluate situations to determine when a formal investigation is warranted and have procedures in place to mitigate further risk. The Quarterly Corporate Fraud Index is compiled from actual incidents reported by clients of The Network and is analyzed by The Network and BDO Consulting.

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In this ABC News article, BDO Consulting Partner Judy Spry discusses key components of a disaster recovery plan in light of Hurricane Irene and the August 23rd earthquake.

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BDO Consulting Partner Tim Mohr is quoted in the August issue of Financial Planning magazine discussing the process of due diligence investigations and common factors to consider when looking at a hedge fund manager's activities and relationships.

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BDO Consulting Partner and National Director of the Business Restructuring practice Bill Lenhart comments on a new survey released by the Turnaround Management Association, which shows that most restructuring professionals expect troubled companies to "skate a while longer as lenders continue to modify loans."

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Carl Pergola, Executive Director of BDO Consulting is quoted in CFO discussing the reasons for the recent rise in reported fraud. According to Pergola, although fraud may have gotten reported in this quarter, the incidents may have actually occurred several months or years ago, perhaps during the economic crisis when liquidity was particularly scarce. Pergola then goes on to explain the accounting strategies and economic environment that may have led individuals to commit fraud.

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BDO Consulting Managing Director Bob Glasser is quoted in Business Insurance regarding catastrophe models as they relate to filing business interruption claims.

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On the one-year anniversary on the Gulf oil spill, BDO Consulting Managing Director Bob Glasser discusses the fallout of the spill in this piece from Risk Management Monitor.

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In this article from 'Risk & Insurance,' BDO Consulting Partner Anthony Lendez discusses the effects of Dodd-Frank's whistleblower provisions as they relate to internal reporting mechanisms.

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This piece from Debtwire reports that the official unsecured creditors committee for Borders Group has retained BDO Consulting as its financial advisor.

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BDO Consulting Partner Tim Mohr comments on recent trends in fraud reporting, as well as the continued need for executives to assess and expand their governance, risk management and compliance programs. The Quarterly Corporate Fraud Index is compiled from actual incidents reported by clients of The Network and is analyzed by The Network and BDO Consulting.

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In this article from the ABF Journal, Bill Lenhart, BDO Consulting Partner and National Director of the Business Restructuring practice, responds to the Turnaround Management Association's recently released annual Trend Watch forecast.

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Bill Lenhart, BDO Consulting Partner and National Director of the Business Restructuring practice, was quoted in the Wall Street Journal regarding revenue expectations from turnaround situations.

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Managing Director Gene Truono was quoted regarding disclosure requirements for new and existing gift cards in this article from Bankrate.com.

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BDO Consulting Partner Tim Mohr and Director Rob Weiner offer their perspectives in this July 2010 article from The Hedge Fund Law Report.

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Last week's flooding in Nashville has ravaged counties across Tennessee. The damage in Nashville alone will likely exceed $1 billion, and that doesn't take into account lost revenue from businesses soaked by the floodwaters or forfeited wages for workers who haven't been able to return to their jobs.

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Managing Director, Gene Truono, was quoted in a NYinc Magazine article regarding the outlook for business lending in 2010.

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Frank Rudewicz, Managing Director, comments on the increased emphasis on background checks.

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Amid an economy that's not expected to dramatically recover anytime soon, a new study reports that one in six U.S. private-equity executives expect to put one or more of their firms' portfolio companies into bankruptcy over the next year.

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Stephanie Giammarco, Partner in BDO Consulting's Computer Forensics and E-Discovery practice was quoted in the Wall Street Journal in an article by Sarah E. Needleman. Ms. Giammarco comments on social media sites and why they are natural targets for cyber criminals.

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Managing Director, Gene Truono was quoted in Business Week and comments on credit card issuers' ability to adjust to the new regulations.

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Managing Director, Gene Truono, was quoted in Crain's New York Business. This article focuses on American Express and small business in New York in regards to credit lines and how American Express is trying to reign in their risk and loss rates.

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The penalty imposed on American Express and Discover consumers who exceeded their spending limit, has finally died. BDO Consulting Managing Director, Gene Truono, comments in a recent New York Times articles on the new legislation signed by President Obama in May aimed at easing fees for cardholders.

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BDO Consulting Managing Director, Gene Truono, comments on the Credit Card Act of 2009 and the future of credit cards and banks.

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As proposed by the administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency will regulate all providers of consumer financial products, covering mortgages and credit cards to payday lending and overdraft services with the exception of products regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. BDO Consulting's Managing Director, Gene Truono, comments on the Consumer Financial Protection Agency in the July 10, 2009 MarketWatch.

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A recent Associated Press article on General Motors (GM) seeking court approval of its reorganization plan features BDO Consulting's Managing Director Jack Williams commenting on how the restructuring compares with rival Chrysler's. In the article, Mr. Williams predicted that despite its larger size, GM's case will go much more smoothly than Chrysler's. "GM's got momentum, government financing and lots of people that would like to see this happen," he said. "Whether they think it's a good deal, or a great deal, or not, most people have bought into the result."

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BDO Consulting's Managing Director Jack Williams appeared on CNBC's Closing Bell on Monday, June 1st, to offer his Iinsight on what a new General Motors will look like and its restructuring plans with international stakeholders that include the United States and Canadian governments. Mr. Williams provided insight into the process, saying in part that "the number of balls in the air raises the level of complexity" and that it could be "quite some time [before the company can remove bad assets through the bankruptcy process]...we would not expect it anytime soon. A one to two year prognosis is probably the best view of the administration of the old assets."

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Enterprise risk management (ERM) programs have recently been identified as one of the best ways for organizations to be prepared for the potentially massive U.S. regulatory overhaul. BDO Consulting's Partner Glenn Pomerantz and Managing Director Sydney Rose Leo address this topic and identify several other motivations for implementing a formal ERM program, in this post on the Business Finance blog.

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BDO Consulting's Managing Director Gene Truono discusses new federal legislation that will curb credit card practices decried by some as predatory and anti-consumer. But the credit card industry is warning that new rules could backfire on consumers in a number of ways. Mr. Truono offers his insight on four areas where observers think consumers and their credit cards may take a hit due to the new rules.

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