Bench Accounting's Sudden Shutdown Leaves 600+ Employees in the Lurch
Vancouver-based Bench Accounting announced an abrupt closure, potentially impacting over 600 employees and leaving 35,000 U.S. customers scrambling for financial data access. Ex-CEO Ian Crosby blames venture capitalists for the shutdown, after the company received US$113 million in funding. Former clients are advised to file tax extensions and retrieve data by March 7, 2025.
Dec 28