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BKD selects Dickman as managing partner
The head of the national accounting firm’s Indianapolis office will lead the entire company effective June 1.
Indiana issues call for external audit of tax agency
Indiana budget leaders are looking for an external auditor to review the state Department of Revenue after workers discovered $526 million in errors in recent months.
Government sues to close tax preparer in 5 cities
The U.S. Justice Department is going to court in an effort to close a tax preparation company called Instant Tax Service and its offices in Indianapolis and four other cities, accusing franchisees of preparing fraudulent tax returns to maximize refunds and extract large tax preparation fees.
Veteran Deloitte managing partner retiring
Michael Becher will leave the local office of the accounting firm after a 36-year career, including 20 years as its leader. He’ll be succeeded by Mary Boelke, who’ll becomes just one of two female managing partners among the city’s top 20 accounting firms.
Indianapolis attorney pleads guilty to theft charges
An Indianapolis attorney has pleaded guilty to theft charges after prosecutors say she took nearly $600,000 from two accounts for which she was responsible.
Fishers collection agency expanding, adding 140 jobs
DECA Financial Services LLC plans to add 140 jobs by 2015 as part of a $2.6 million expansion that includes the purchase of a building on Visionary Way in Fishers.
Local fraternity files suit against former auditor
The foundation of Alpha Tau Omega accuses Indianapolis-based K.B. Parrish & Co. LLP of malpractice and breach of contract stemming from $400,000 in missing funds allegedly taken by a former employee.
Builder’s bookkeeper gets 18-month sentence for theft
Kim Hutchison, 52, the former treasurer of Greenwood-based J. Greg Allen Builders and Princeton Homes, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for allegedly stealing more than $446,000 from the now-closed companies.
Indianapolis-area mergers and acquisitions in 2011
A number of acquisitions last year disclosed no sale price. In the Indianapolis area, those deals ranged from MacAllister Machinery’s purchase of a Caterpillar dealership in Michigan to Herff Jones’ acquisition of a Memphis, Tenn.-headquartered maker of cheerleading uniforms.
Panel rejects audit of Indiana revenue department
Republican members of the State Budget Committee have rejected Democrats' request for an independent audit of the Indiana Department of Revenue for misplacing $320 million.
Local software upstart sold after less than year in business
Indianapolis-based MyJibe LLC, an up-and-coming budgeting and personal finance software firm that was launched by two 20-something entrepreneurs last January, has already been acquired.
Dynasty trusts let wealthy escape estate, gift taxes forever
Carmel financial executive among those who plan to shield millions of dollars in a dynasty trust, so it can be passed on to multiple generations of descendants while paying as little in taxes as possible.
Military accounting firm closing; 84 jobs lost
Virginia-based Kearney & Co., an accounting firm that provides financial services for the federal government, will close its office at the Defense Finance and Accounting Services Center on the east side, resulting in the loss of 84 jobs.
Accountants lose court battle with former firm
A Marion County judge ruled against three former partners in a local accounting firm who were trying to collect the full amount of their stock ownership after they left the company to start a rival firm.
Westfield businessman jailed for tax evasion
U.S. Attorney Joseph Hogsett said Joseph Hinshaw, 57, under-reported his income from 2003 to 2007 to avoid taxes and to obtain federal and state student loans.
Uptick in M&A activity suggests a turnaround
Fourth quarter helps to bolster 2010 deal-making.
Indiana to stop mailing out state income tax forms
The State Department of Revenue estimates the change will affect about 1 million taxpayers and save the state about $200,000 in the next fiscal year.
Accounting change could have huge impact on real estate leasing
Proposal requires companies to book leases as assets, and stands to shift the momentum to purchases.
Indianapolis-area experts see bright spots amid ongoing real estate weakness
Health care shows signs of life, and multi-family buildings continue to hold their own, experts said during a recent IBJ Power Breakfast.