A tax preparer based in Oxnard, Calif., has been convicted of filing tax returns that claimed more than $53 million in fraudulent returns. The Internal Revenue Service said it paid out $23 million  to Rodrigo Pablo "Paul" Lozano, also known as "El Profe," 61, and his co-conspirators before spotting the scheme that had them counting out cash in a bathroom at the business.

Intuit has named Lucas Watson as chief marketing and sales officer. He replaces Caroline Donohue, who said in February she would retire after 21 years with the software company. Watson will begin his job on August 22.

Watson came from Google where he served as VP of global brand solutions and innovations and had worked there from June 2011.

Sage is moving Nancy Harris from her role in running its Canadian operations to managing its Sage's North American partner and accountant business. Harris who has been EVP in Canada since August 14, has been named EVP of the United States-based operation.