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Lena Combs Inducted into the International Society of Hospitality Consultants

Withum

Withum is thrilled to share that Lena Combs, Partner and Practice Leader of Withum’s Hospitality Services Practice, has been inducted into the International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC). ISHC is the leading source of global hospitality expertise. Read the entire list of ISHC inductees.

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Unmasking Fraud: How Forensic Accounting Protects the Hospitality Industry

Withum

Forensic investigations in the hospitality industry are essential for identifying and preventing fraudulent activities. The hospitality industry is a prime target for fraudsters due to the high volume of transactions and personally identifiable information (PII). A total of 52 cases in the sector were recorded as part of the report.

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New York Proposes New Hospital Cybersecurity Regulations – What You Need to Know

Withum

On December 6, 2023, New York proposed new cybersecurity requirements for all general hospitals operating in the state licensed under Article 28 of the Public Health Law, regardless of size or location. Organizations have one year from the enactment date to achieve compliance with these new hospital cybersecurity regulations.

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As KPMG UK Gets Hit With a Record Fine, the Boss Admits the Auditing Was “Very Bad”

Going Concern

KPMG Audit Plc was also hit with a fine — £3.5 million — as were the two audit partners in charge of the Carillion work for years 2013-2018. When Carillion collapsed in 2018, 3,000 people lost their jobs and 450 public sector projects including hospitals, schools and prisons were plunged into crisis.

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How to enhance the audit experience

Menzies

Importance of an Audit A lot of business owners think audits are much of a muchness, however their quality can vary significantly. The annual audit is occasionally considered as a commodity purchase. Financial reporting council (FRC) The FRC is planning to tighten its ethical standards further to improve audit quality.

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Crowe Launches Cash Management Solution For Hospitals

PYMNTS

Accounting, consultancy and technology firm Crowe is rolling out a new solution designed for hospitals to automate daily bank reconciliation processes and manage cash flow, the company said in a recent announcement. Hospitals can often struggle to manually reconcile cash flow coming from multiple sources.

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The Growing Risk of Fraud in This Year’s Upcoming Audits

ThomsonReuters

It will come as no surprise after the year we’ve had: the growing risk of fraud in the 2020 year-end audit is real. A number of audit clients have been struggling to survive the COVID-19 pandemic. High levels of returns shortly after cutoff will also have to be scrutinized in audit procedures this year. Are you ready?

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