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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Profits of Banking Increase Their Weight on the Stock Market: The Six Major Banks Now Represent More Than 40% of the Ibex

The financial sector's profits have significantly increased the market share of major banks in Spain, now accounting for over 40% of the Ibex, overshadowing other industries.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

Larger and Smarter Drones are Changing the War

Drones have become crucial in the Ukraine war, accounting for most air attacks and targeting equipment worth billions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

It becomes meaningless to explicitly talk about the railway only accounting for 5 percent of all transport in Norway

The article discusses the importance of investment in the railway sector in Norway and critiques the view that such investments are unprofitable and insignificant to societal needs.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Nidec's Nagamori Resigns as Honorary Chairman: 'I Will Completely Step Down in Name and Reality'

Shigenobu Nagamori, the founder of Nidec, has resigned from his position as honorary chairman amid ongoing concerns of improper accounting at the company.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Applied for 200 jobs after accounting education โ€“ still works as a guitar teacher

Andrรฉe Theander, disillusioned by the job market after completing an accounting education, has applied for 200 jobs but remains employed as a guitar teacher.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Silent Revolution in Corporate Finance: Accounting Enters the Intelligent Era

The financial sector is transforming into a strategic hub due to digitalization and new pressures, evidenced by the introduction of platforms like Siigo Fiscal that enhance accounting practices.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Highlighting the Strategic Role of Women in Decision-Making is the Main Objective of a Discussion to be Held in Guayaquil

An upcoming discussion in Guayaquil aims to emphasize the strategic role of women in decision-making and professional development in honor of International Women's Day.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Master scandal involved 'perverse alignment', says interim president of the CVM

The interim president of the CVM discussed the Master Bank scandal, highlighting a deceptive alignment of incentives between managers and investors.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Vaca Muerta drives a new oil record and already represents 68% of production

Vaca Muerta's oil production reached a record of 882,200 barrels daily in January, now accounting for 68% of Argentina's total output.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Theft at the President's Office: About Half a Million Gone. 'It Came to Light by Accident'

A significant theft discovered at the President's Office in Poland involved roughly half a million zlotys being embezzled by an accounting employee.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:26 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Ggoobi Directs Accounting Officers to Seek Cabinet Clearance Before Signing Governance Agreements

The Ugandan Secretary to the Treasury has instructed government officials to obtain Cabinet approval before signing governance-related agreements with development partners.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Depressed accountant stole ยฃ26,000 from food bank charity

An accountant stole over ยฃ26,000 from a food bank charity while managing its finances, diverting the funds into her own business account.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Would Ukraine have survived the winter without Norway? Now there is only one country in the world that provides more support.

Norway's military assistance has become critical for Ukraine, accounting for approximately 20% of all military aid to the country amid ongoing Russian attacks.

Feb 22 โ€ข 20:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Kristiina Peltomรคki Previously Led an Accounting Firm with a Hundred Employees โ€“ Now She Aims to Save the Zoo

Kristiina Peltomรคki has taken over leadership of a struggling zoo in Finland with hopes of revitalizing it after recent financial troubles.

Feb 22 โ€ข 11:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Bureaucrats hide true price of Obama Presidential Center as taxpayers hit with infrastructure bill

An investigation reveals that taxpayers are bearing hidden costs related to the Obama Presidential Center, with no clear accounting from government agencies.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Tell me where you live and I will tell you the risk of failing your ITV: Asturias leads the ranking of rejections

Asturias has the highest rate of vehicle technical inspection failures in Spain, as reported by the Principality's Accounting Office, with a rejection rate of 26% overall and 33% for first inspections in 2024.

Feb 20 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Renault's full-year results show a 2 trillion yen deficit due to changes in accounting for Nissan stocks resulting in significant losses

Renault reported a net loss of approximately 2 trillion yen due to accounting changes related to its Nissan shares, despite a modest increase in overall sales.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cargo theft intensifies in the State of Mexico and Guanajuato: Here is the reason

Cargo theft in the State of Mexico and Guanajuato has surged, accounting for a significant portion of the total incidents in the country.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Accidents in Latvia's regions โ€“ where drivers should be most cautious?

Recent data from BTA Baltic Insurance Company reveals that the Vidzeme region has the highest incidence of traffic accidents in Latvia over the past three years, accounting for 46% of KASKO insurance claims.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Cargo thefts in Mexico: which states register the most cases?

Cargo theft remains one of the primary risks for the logistics sector in Mexico, with 10 states accounting for 82% of incidents in 2025.

Feb 19 โ€ข 04:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

FGC has already paid 84% of creditors of Banco Master, totaling R$ 37.2 billion

The Credit Guarantee Fund (FGC) has disbursed R$ 37.2 billion to creditors of Banco Master, accounting for 84% of total payments due.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

261 thousand cancer research articles have characteristics similar to fraudulent ones

A new study reveals that 261,000 cancer research articles published between 1999 and 2024 exhibit characteristics similar to fraudulent publications, accounting for 10% of the cancer-related literature in PubMed.

Feb 17 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

How Sports Contribute to the Growth of Europe's Economy?

A report from the European Commission highlights that sports contribute significantly to the European economy, accounting for 3.4% of the EU's GDP.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The Cnpr approves the first Gender Budget and accelerates strategic planning

The approval of the first Gender Budget by Cnpr marks a significant step towards innovation and transparency for the pension fund of accountants and accounting experts in Italy.

Feb 17 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Nuevo Laredo Leads in Customs Revenue at Border Customs in 2025

Nuevo Laredo's customs authority collected 215.2 billion pesos in 2025, accounting for 47.1% of total border customs revenues in Mexico.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Former spouses caught: court strikes for fraudulent financial accounting and document forgery

A court has sentenced two former spouses to fines and restitution for fraudulent financial practices related to their transportation companies in Lithuania.

Feb 15 โ€ข 15:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

SERAP sues CBN over N3 trillion public funds

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has initiated legal action against the Central Bank of Nigeria for not accounting for N3 trillion in public funds.

Feb 15 โ€ข 10:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Chairman endorsed misuse of support funds and secret daily allowances bypassing the chaos federation board

The financial officer of the Danish Taekwondo Federation discovered serious discrepancies in the accounting related to elite taekwondo funding, including questionable invoices and unauthorized payments.

Feb 14 โ€ข 16:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Changing Career Paths for Students: What's New from AI to Accounting?

The article discusses the evolving career opportunities for students in AI, finance, and related fields due to changes in financial inclusion driven by digital platforms.

Feb 14 โ€ข 05:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Favoo College Trains Accountants with New Skills

Students from the Accounting course at Favoo will be equipped with new skills amid the evolving landscape of the profession.

Feb 13 โ€ข 18:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greek shipping "moves the world" โ€“ Why the two superpowers "bow" to the Greek-owned fleet

The Greek-owned fleet, accounting for 19.1% of the world's shipping capacity, plays a crucial role in the economies of Europe, the US, and China, driving energy and food security.

Feb 13 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Taxes in Family Businesses - How to Manage Risk

Family businesses view taxes primarily as a technical issue, often managed by accounting departments or external advisors, but tax decisions have ownership implications that affect financial stability and family relationships.

Feb 13 โ€ข 03:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vale posts a net loss of $3.8 billion in the 4th quarter

Vale reported a net loss of $3.8 billion in the fourth quarter, as compared to a loss of $694 million in the same period last year, due to accounting write-downs despite solid sales performance.

Feb 13 โ€ข 00:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Vale's profit falls 56% in 2025 to R$ 13.8 billion

Vale's profit has dropped by 56% in 2025, amounting to R$ 13.8 billion due to increased year-end provisions and accounting issues.

Feb 12 โ€ข 23:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
Crime & Justice

The neighbor's appeal reduces the imposed sentence

The Kurzemes District Court has reduced the punishment for former MP Artuss Kaimiล†ลก regarding the forgery of accounting documents.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Banco do Brasil registers profit of R$ 20.7 billion in 2025, down 45%

Banco do Brasil reported a net profit of R$ 20.7 billion for 2025, a 45% decrease compared to the previous year, primarily due to rising default rates and changes in accounting rules.

Feb 12 โ€ข 00:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

LOT: 2025 was a record year. This year, a larger fleet and 15 new routes

LOT Polish Airlines reported a record 11.7 million passengers in 2025, accounting for a 9.4% increase from the previous year, alongside launching nine new destinations and expanding its fleet with new Boeing 737 MAX-8 aircraft.

Feb 11 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

A Critical Approach to the Accounting Measure EBITDA

The article discusses the importance of EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) in financial analysis and its wide usage in stock markets.

Feb 11 โ€ข 09:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Marcus Grรถnholm's business goes under โ€“ harsh accounting

Rally legend Marcus Grรถnholm expresses disappointment after his gym in Inkoo is forced to close due to competition from a municipality-run wellness center.

Feb 11 โ€ข 06:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

China Quadrupled Its Share of Imports in 20 Years: Now Accounts for One in Four Dollars Spent by the Country on Foreign Goods

China's share of Argentina's imports has quadrupled over the past two decades, now accounting for 24% of total imports and matching that of Brazil.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Last Chance for Tax Settlement. What to Bring to Accountants So You Donโ€™t Miss Out on Benefits

The article discusses what documents individuals need to bring to accountants for tax settlement to ensure they can take advantage of benefits.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"It is the way": the surprising numbers in a difficult time for the wine business

Despite a challenging environment, wine cooperatives in Mendoza are becoming a critical economic and social pillar, accounting for around 27% of the province's wine production.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

KSeF abolished corrective notes. And there are problems with invoice corrections

The abolition of corrective notes under KSeF has caused confusion among accountants in Poland as all errors must now be addressed using corrected invoices instead.

Feb 10 โ€ข 03:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Athens International Airport: Arrest of a 42-year-old wanted by Sweden

A 42-year-old foreign national, wanted under a European arrest warrant from Swedish authorities for money laundering and accounting offenses, was arrested by police at Athens International Airport.

Feb 9 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Ghost Bitcoin' on Bithumb, Accounting loophole... Trust in Virtual Asset Market Shaken

Bithumb, South Korea's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, mistakenly issued 620,000 'ghost bitcoins' due to an accounting error, leading to a significant drop in market trust and Bitcoin prices.

Feb 8 โ€ข 09:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

An Australian travel CEO crash-landed this week. Some saw an accident long ago

Jamie Pherous, founder of Corporate Travel Management, faces a scandal after an accounting discrepancy was uncovered weeks following a seemingly joyous public appearance.

Feb 7 โ€ข 21:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Russian gold reserves break record

Russia's gold reserves have reached a record high of $402.7 billion, accounting for 48.3% of its total reserve assets.

Feb 6 โ€ข 18:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Selver's Business Accounting Director: We Look to 2026 a Bit More Optimistically

Selver's business director Kristjan Anderson noted that while 2025 started with optimistic expectations, the sales trends at the year's end showed signs of a cooldown due to rising food prices and declining consumer purchasing power in Estonia.

Feb 6 โ€ข 14:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Stellantis says it overestimated electric vehicles and registers a $26.5 billion accounting write-down

Stellantis announced a $26.5 billion accounting write-down after lowering its ambitions for electric vehicles, citing an overestimation of the transition from combustion engines.

Feb 6 โ€ข 13:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Losses Due to Price Collapse: What Will Happen to Tesla's Bitcoin Hoard?

Tesla, one of the largest holders of Bitcoin, is facing significant accounting losses due to the collapse of cryptocurrency prices, affecting its reserves valued at approximately one billion dollars as of December 31, 2025.

Feb 6 โ€ข 13:17 UTC

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