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Lena Combs Inducted into the International Society of Hospitality Consultants

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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

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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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Tuesday Morning Accounting News Brief: A New Kind of Audit Quality Report; Merger Mania; Skilled Talent, Not Newbies | 5.28.24

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Blue Ash-based tax, advisory and audit firm Cassady Schiller CPAs & Advisors will become part of Katz, Sapper & Miller in a transaction that will be completed May 31. … In 2015, EY Canada was hired as an outside auditor to investigate “irregularities” among the hospital’s procurement practices. .

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

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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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AHA Releases 2019 Community Benefit Report Applicable to Tax-Exempt Hospitals

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The American Hospital Association (“AHA”) released its annual report summarizing community benefits provided by tax-exempt hospitals, as reported on the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) Form 990, Schedule H. A total of 2,372 Schedule Hs were included in the AHA 2019 Report, representing 2,907 hospitals. Background.

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

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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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Crowe Launches Cash Management Solution For Hospitals

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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.