The global pandemic exposed companies that relied on lean inventory models. Typically providing excellent efficiency and cost-effectiveness, businesses are dealing with work disruptions, including significant transportation delays and limited access to supplies. Their leaders are addressing these unfortunate issues in the present day while also working towards supply chain resilience for the long term. As…
Kurt Simmons Jr., CPA, MBA, joins Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HCSG) Board and Audit Committee, effective November 1, 2021. Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HCSG) announced that Kurt Simmons Jr., CPA, MBA, was appointed by the company’s Board of Directors to serve as a Board and Audit Committee member , effective November 1, 2021. Mr. Simmons,…
Unique to the public accounting profession, Withum announces new Childcare Reimbursement Expense Program. Withum, a nationally recognized CPA and advisory firm ranking in the top 25 firms in the country, this week announced details related to their new Childcare Reimbursement Expense Program that will go into effect January 1, 2022. The program is intended to…
The public beta of Viva Connections has arrived, and now I can talk about my experience in the private beta with the new Adaptive Card Experience (ACEs) that are used to create a critical component, the dashboard. First, let me remind you about Adaptive Cards. They are simple and purely declarative platform-agnostic components, authored in…
Looking for ways to ensure employee engagement in a hybrid workplace? The Microsoft Viva Insights tool, part of the Microsoft Viva Employee Experience Platform, can be used by individuals and managers to gain useful data-driven visibility into how work patterns affect employees. The goal is to help people thrive in their roles and give them…
Learn how this chic personal care company outsourced or streamlined their accounting and operations practices to prepare for growth and support future business opportunities. Download a PDF of this case study. Executive Summary A high-growth B2C e-commerce company that sells women’s beauty and hygiene products revamped its internal accounting systems and processes and streamlined inventory…
The healthcare industry has always been a high target for cybercriminals. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the healthcare industry has had a steady increase in reported cyber-related crime. Financial firms have flagged nearly $600 million in suspected ransomware payments, but the US Treasury identified billions more. The top 10 hacker groups are tied to $5.2…
On November 1, 2021,Maffei, Masiello & Company, PA(MM&Co.), a public accounting, tax and advisory firm headquartered in Mendham, NJ, will join its practice withWithumSmith+Brown, PC(Withum), a nationally recognized CPA and advisory firm with 15 offices, and annual revenue of $320M, ranking in the top 25 firms in the country. MM&Co.’s two partners and 13 team…
Tips for Using Power Platform Governance In this post we’re looking inside Microsoft 365 automation tools, including the basics of Microsoft’s Power Platform and the importance of Power Platform governance when getting started. Did your organization – like tens of thousands of others – turn to the Microsoft 365 cloud platform to enable remote work…
Withum is proud to announce that Black CPA Centennial named Aaron Slaughter to the 2021 40 Under 40 Black CPA list. Withum’s Aaron Slaughter was chosen for his outstanding career path, professional success and dedication to his community. As a Withum team member for over a decade, Aaron rose through the ranks at the Firm,…