How to find out if a US agency is going bankrupt Thread poster: linda132
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linda132
United States
Local time: 07:54
English to Spanish
Hello, does anyone know how a freelance interpreter can find out if/when a US agency s/he works for is going bankrupt? Any suggestions? Thank you.
| | | | Nicole Schnell 
United States
Local time: 07:54
English to German
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In memoriam | Talk to your CPA | Nov 7, 2011 |
CPAs have access to all kinds of data. Of course, you could pay a fee and perform a credit check on this particular outsourcer, but I would talk to my CPA first.
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What/who is a CPA, please?
Jenny
| | | | Valerie35 (X)
Local time: 16:54
German to English
Jenny Forbes wrote:
What/who is a CPA, please?
Jenny
Certified Public Accountant
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Nicole Schnell
United States
Local time: 07:54
English to German
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In memoriam
Jenny Forbes wrote:
What/who is a CPA, please?
Jenny
A Certified Public Accountant. Your tax preparer.
| | | | Edward Vreeburg
Netherlands
Local time: 16:54
Member (2008)
English to Dutch
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| Blue Board rating should go down | Nov 7, 2011 |
otherwise you can actively contact other translators who work for this agency / client...
If it takes longer and longer to receive payment for your invoices, you get all sorts of funny excuses, they ask you for discounts and have a feeling this is not right, they probably have some cash-flow problems.
If you've worked for them for a while, you might just ask them plainly - if they are honest, they should give you an honest answer - especially if they are your main client ! ..... See more otherwise you can actively contact other translators who work for this agency / client...
If it takes longer and longer to receive payment for your invoices, you get all sorts of funny excuses, they ask you for discounts and have a feeling this is not right, they probably have some cash-flow problems.
If you've worked for them for a while, you might just ask them plainly - if they are honest, they should give you an honest answer - especially if they are your main client ! .... better start looking for new work....
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| | | | linda132
United States
Local time: 07:54
English to Spanish
TOPIC STARTER | Thank you Edward, Nicole, Jenny | Nov 7, 2011 |
I will talk to my CPA today and ask my colleagues for more information. Enjoy your day.
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