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Paul Wieseneck is a financial advisor and accountant based in Palm Beach, Florida.
He has over 50 years of tax experience managing the unique needs and requests taxes of the ultra-wealthy.
Here s what his job is like, as told to freelance writer Meira Gebel.
I ve been a certified public accountant for 50 years and currently work at a boutique accounting firm in Palm Beach, Florida. Many of my clients are high net worth individuals, which we define as anyone with over $5 million in liquid financial assets. These clients are often either retired or run successful companies, franchises, and manage large stock portfolios and estates.
News analysis: Forced labor lies won t beat down Xinjiang solar firms
Zhang Dan Published: May 16, 2021 09:43 PM
Solar panels made by a company in Xinjiang s Hami. Photo: Liu Xin/GT
In the city of Shihezi, a two-hour drive or some 150 kilometers northwest of Urumqi, regional capital of Northwest China s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, a factory producing polysilicon demonstrated how Chinese firms, including those in the region, rose to dominance in the global solar industry: advanced and automated factories that produce high-quality and low-cost PV products the world needs.
During a recent trip to Xinjiang Daqo facility - one of the world s largest high-purity polysilicon manufacturer, I saw humming production lines with robots and a small number of workers - in stark contrast to stereotypes and accusations of outdated production equipment and the use of forced labor.
One of Australia’s top male escorts reveals his golden rules
Lifestyle by FIONA BYRNE
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Subscriber only One of Australia s most successful male escorts has lifted the veil on the sex industry saying for him three golden rules exist - no scratching, no surprises and screw top wine bottles only. Jake Ryan, 33, is based in Melbourne and charges $5000 a night for his services. He says business boomed during COVID and continues to thrive as Australia emerges from the pandemic and people are less hung up about turning to professionals for their sexual or intimate needs. For a 12-hour booking it is $4800 and for a single hour it is $500, Ryan said.