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Free CLE Webinar: How to Prepare for the New Revenue Recognition & Leasing Standards

Register for our free Apple Talks Webinar – Free CLE Credit Available Topic: How to Prepare for the New Revenue Recognition & Leading Standards Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Time: 11:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m. EST Presenters: Sheila Beck, CPA – Senior Manager, Audit & Assurance Brandon Fredericks, CPA – Senior Manager, Audit & Assurance January …

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Protect Your Employee Benefit Plans from a Cyber-Attack

By  Susan P. Burnoski, CPA, MAcc and Krista Steedly, MAcc Cybersecurity is more than a buzzword; it impacts both professional and personal online use. Most people recognize the basic risks of cybersecurity; for example, ensuring an online payment site begins with “https”. However, when you think of “cybersecurity”, do you think of your employee benefit plans? Plan sponsors …

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The Clock is Ticking on Revenue Recognition – 3 Things to Do Now

By Sheila M. Beck, CPA, MBA; Mark Batey, CPA; Brandon Fredericks, CPA In 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) rolled out one of the most sweeping and impactful accounting pronouncements in decades with the new revenue recognition standard (i.e., ASC 606).  The effective date for most (calendar year) privately-held companies is rapidly approaching – …

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Protect Your Practice from Common Examples of Medicare Fraud

For physicians, providers and their practices, the term “Medicaid fraud” is an ever-changing occurrence that accounts for billions of dollars in fraud annually.  According to the Department of Justice, $3.7 billion were recovered from false claims in 2017 (Justice Department, 2017).  Per the former Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Darrell Issa, the …

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Quality of Earnings: A Valuable Tool When Buying or Selling a Business

By Randy Misch, CPA | Principal, Audit & Assurance Net income doesn’t tell the whole story. Even a company with a large net income can be a bad investment due to a negative cash flow or other potential issues. In order to determine if acquisition makes sense for everyone involved, both sides need to review …

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