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No. They are under no obligation to provide an accounting. However, if you suspect they are not being responsible please note the following:
An attorney-in-fact under a Power of Attorney is bound by statutory provisions that govern fiduciaries. If they have control over an elderly parent's finances they should be prepared to provide an accounting because they should have nothing to hide. The elder's bank statements should be made available as well as their checkbook so that siblings can monitor the money going in and the money going out and that none of it is being spent for personal use by the AIF. An AIF can be held personally liable for missing funds.
There is a common problem with "family" AIFs who do not take their position seriously nor do they perform in a business-like manner. A POA grants sweeping powers over all a principal's assets. Mishandling of funds can cause a loss of entitlements if the elder has more coming in than they are allowed and someone else is spending it. In many cases the AIF is doing their own shopping while they shop for the principal, combining personal purchases with purchases for the principal, paying their own bills from the principal's checking account or buying gifts "from" grandma for their own children. They should expect to get audited and a savvy family member can and should petition a court to order an accounting.
The AIF should keep copies of checks, bank statements, deposits, check registers, paid bills, receipts and note down petty cash amounts spent on weekly purchases. Anything an adult child does as their parent's AIF should be open for inspection by siblings who are looking out for their parent's best interest. With-holding information, being secretive and being resistant to questioning is reasonable cause for alarm.
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What are some ways in which accounting for health care organizations especially not-for-profit ones tends to differ from accounting in other industries?
accounting for healthcare organizations in not-for-profit ,tend to differ from accounting in other industries.
How does management accounting differ from cost accounting?
Management accounting includes both financial and cost accounting, tax planning and tax accounting. Cost accounting, on the other hand, does not include financial accounting, tax planning and tax accounting.
What are the uses of web-based accounting software?
Use of web based accounting system is same as other computerized accounting system and main difference is that, to use this accounting system there is no need of software installation or other maintenance and other difference and benefit is that web based accounting system can be used from anywhere if internet connection is available.Most accounting software packages are available in web based version as well like Quickbook etc.
Is management accounting halal?
The question religious in nature and has a very simple answer.Management accounting means the accounting of financial and other assets and liabilities for sufficing the needs of managers for the general purpose of Decision making.Now, is management accounting HALAL has a simple answer that if a pure business which is running on the lines of Islam needs management accounting or any other kind of accounting it is HALAL.Any operation related to a business which is forbidden by Islam is HIRAM, be it management accounting or something else.
How qualitative characteristic of accounting information be in conflict?
Qualitative characteristic of accounting information are sometimes at odds of each other
Siblings of Grace Abbott?
Grace Abbott had three other siblings. Her brothers, Othman Abbott Jr. and Arthur Griffin were attorney's. Her sister Edith was a social activist.
How can one sibling get power of attorney without the other siblings consent?
Apply to the probate court for the power. If the circumstances warrant it, they can grant that power.
If a parent dies can sibling who has looked after them remain in the house even though a will has left the house to be shared between 2 siblings?
* The Will will go into probate first. If a sibling chooses to live in the house then they would have to buy the house from the other siblings and if this is not possible then the house will be sold and monies put into the total Estate.
Does the person who is named as beneficiary on a life insurance policy have to split the money with their siblings if the benefactor dies without a will in Alabama?
Only the person named as beneficiary on the insurance policy will receive money from that policy. Any other monies or other property in the estate would be divided up between the siblings if the parent died intestate (meaning without a will).
Can a power of attorney be used to take all of a dying parents assets without accounting for it to the legal guardian of other minor siblings?
A POA does not give the agent the right to convert the property to their own use. You should speak to an attorney ASAP because you will most likely need to sue the person who is stealing the parent's assets. You also need to try to prevent further depletion of the parent's assets.
Can any other monies from the past be deducted from child support payments?
Assuming that the "monies from the past" were used to support the child: yes, with the court's agreement.
If your bankruptcy case is dismissed will you be entitled to a refund for the monies that you have already paid?
Filing fees and other court costs are not refundable. The refunding of fees paid to an attorney would depend upon the type of agreement that was made when legal counsel was originally retained.
Can the cash in a son's estate be used to pay for his care if the caregiver does not have receipts to verify expenses?
Unless the person has POA or other legal instrument it would not be advisable to remove any monies, assets or property until they have obtained advice from a qualified estate attorney.
What is retail accounting?
Retail accounting is the process of accounting for retail businesses. The accounting function in retail isn't significantly different from that of other businesses.
What are some ways in which accounting for health care organizations especially not-for-profit ones tends to differ from accounting in other industries?
accounting for healthcare organizations in not-for-profit ,tend to differ from accounting in other industries.
Did joe Louis have siblings?
yes he had 2 other siblings
How does management accounting differ from cost accounting?
Management accounting includes both financial and cost accounting, tax planning and tax accounting. Cost accounting, on the other hand, does not include financial accounting, tax planning and tax accounting.
