The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently released version 2.0 of its Risk Management Framework (RMF). The RMF addresses security, privacy, and supply chain risk in an integrated manner. One of the significant additions to the RMF is a step called Prepare. Prepare is intended to help organizations
On April 9, 2020, the Federal Reserve released guidance for the Main Street Lending Program, a new $600 billion fund aimed to protect credit flows to small and mid-sized businesses that were in good standing before the COVID-19 pandemic. About the Main Street Lending Program This program is designed to
Avoiding Hefty Tax Penalties on Foreign Returns Tax time is especially complex when you operate or earn revenue in more than one country. And getting it right is critical, because mistakes could be quite costly. Fail to turn in a complete and accurate foreign information return on time and you’ll
The state of Ohio recently launched its new $30 Million “TechCred” Program, desiring to strengthen Ohio’s skilled workforce by reimbursing employers who help current or new employees earn industry-recognized, technology-focused credentials. Ohio will reimburse up to $2,000 per credential (capped at $30,000 per funding round) to those businesses whose applications
If you received a Form 1099-G for unemployment benefits in 2020, you should immediately verify that the amount reported matches the amount of benefits you received. There may be a variance, or you may have received a Form 1099-G showing unemployment benefits though you never filed an unemployment claim. Scammers
Mental Health Awareness Month is designed to fight stigma, provide support, educate the public, and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness – and their families. With so many non-profits focused on supporting and providing services to those living with mental illness, we wanted to know what their
The new lease accounting standard is a hot topic but not an entirely unfamiliar one. By now, you probably know that the new lease standard (ASC 842) is effective in 2022 for calendar year-end private companies. Under the new standard, companies are now required to recognize operating leases on the
Has the turmoil over the last year caused you to start thinking of selling your business? Or, perhaps, the pandemic has opened up opportunities to expand your business? One of the most compelling decisions you will need to consider in structuring a buy/sale agreement is whether to structure the deal
Along with many other personal and professional disruptions this year, COVID-19 is impacting the regulatory environment for organizations with funding covered by the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly called “Uniform Guidance”), and potentially subject to a single
Impact of U.S. and China Trade Tensions The U.S. continues to impose tariffs on over $200 billion of imports from China. Trump and Xi Jinping have agreed to reinstate trade talks. As the talks continue to drag out, it is clear that U.S. manufacturing is being negatively impacted by the
If you were to only consider daily stock market performance, you would likely think that the economy is quite volatile. By contrast, when the stock market is evaluated from a broad perspective, it more clearly shows steady growth over time. There is no one size fits all approach to completely
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