Charlene Rhinehart is a CPA , CFE, chair of an Illinois CPA Society committee, and has a degree in accounting and finance from DePaul University. Jared Ecker is a researcher and fact-checker. He ...

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet.” Not so fast, Juliet. While this sweet sentiment may have fared well in William Shakespeare’s, Romeo and ...

In Florida, perfection of a security interest in personal property occurs when a sufficient UCC-1 financing statement (a UCC-1) is filed with the Registry. The Registry provides an online database ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Secretary of State announced that people should be cautious when receiving official-looking mail. This time, the scam is targeting most Tennesseans by asking them to ...

UCC filings are a common practice lenders use to secure a business loan, but it’s important you understand how they work and their repercussions. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennesseans received an alert from Secretary of State Tre Hargett on Wednesday about an official-looking mailer from TN UCC Statement Service that falsely suggests businesses ...

The UCC‑1 form is a staple of any secured lending practice. In the wake of the 2022 proposed Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) amendments, which have been adopted in 24 jurisdictions, many jurisdictions ...