University Hospitals (UH), an 18-hospital system based in Cleveland, has spent the past week recovering from a cybersecurity incident that took digital services offline and led to the rescheduling of some appointments and elective procedures. The incident remains under investigation, and the facts may change. Even so, the disruption already raises practical questions for every…
The IRS released the November 2026 applicable federal rates (AFRs), which are higher than October’s. Accordingly, any client planning an intrafamily loan, an installment sale to a grantor trust or a seller-financed sale has only a few days left to lock in October’s lower rates. Current Rate Change As published under IRC §1274(d), October 2026…
The awards program recognizes exceptional women who create opportunities, drive positive change and strengthen communities across New Jersey through their leadership and service. Fatema, partner and Practice Leader of Withum’s Real Estate Services Team, provides audit, accounting, reporting and transaction advisory services to real estate developers, owners, operators, investors, REITs and private equity funds. Her…
Interest rate swaps, FX forwards, and commodity hedges are increasingly common among mid-market companies – yet the resources, systems, and technical expertise needed to maintain full ASC 815 compliance are often limited. For eligible private companies, ASC 815 Private Company Alternative offers a simplified hedge accounting approach for certain hedging instruments. In practice, private companies…
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