Lena Combs Inducted into the International Society of Hospitality Consultants

By Krysten Hambrook

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. Membership in ISHC is by invitation only, and members are viewed as leaders in their respective areas of…

Withum’s Providence Office Moves to New Location

By Krysten Hambrook

Withum is excited to share that the Providence, RI, office is in a new location in the city at 15 Park Row West. Located in downtown Providence and accessible by both the bus line and commuter rail, the newly redesigned office space features a clean, modern design. With decorative details like a baffle ceiling, the…

Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) From ASU 2016-13

By Allison Katz

The overhauled model for estimating the collectability of receivables is here for private companies and smaller reporting companies. For accelerated and large accelerated filers, this model has been effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The new guidance issued in Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-13 is effective for…

What Are CAP Audits and Why Was Your Union Chosen?

By Krysten Hambrook

DOL CAP Audit Series A visit from the Department of Labor (“DOL”) is enough to strike fear into the heart of any Union officer. There are several reasons that the DOL could decide to come and spend some time with your Union, but one of the most common relates to the Compliance Audit Program (“CAP”)….

Withum Wrap-Up: Giving Back in 2023

By Whitney Irish

As the end of the year approaches, Withum is excited to share a round-up of the Firm’s giving efforts for 2023. From large, organized projects to hyper-localized volunteerism and individual philanthropy, it is safe to say that Withum team members from all over the world live the Withum Way every day and give back to…

CMS Issues Final Ruling to Impact FQHCs and RHCs for 2024

By Jessica Forenza

On November 2, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued a final ruling, CMS-1784-F, Revisions to Payment Policies under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Quality Payment Program and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2024, that will have significant impacts on Federally Qualified Health Centers (“FQHCs”) and Rural Health Centers (“RHCs”)….

Accounting Standards Update 2023-08: FASB’s New Crypto Accounting Guidance

By Allison Katz

On December 13, 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) finalized Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2023-08 “Accounting for and Disclosure of Crypto Assets”. The amendments in the expedited ASU aim to improve the reporting of crypto assets by requiring entities to present crypto assets at fair value instead of the previously used cost-less-impairment model. The…