Commitment and Accountability: The Cornerstones of Organizational Success

By Ruby Castaneda

Creating a culture of commitment and accountability within an organization is essential for fostering a productive and positive work environment and can lead to higher levels of engagement, improved performance, and a stronger sense of ownership. This article explores key strategies organizations can implement to cultivate a culture where commitment and accountability thrive, ultimately driving…

What Plan Sponsors Should Know About Section 101 of SECURE Act 2.0

By Allison Katz

The SECURE Act 2.0 of 2022 introduces several significant changes aimed at enhancing retirement savings for American workers. Breaking Down Section 101 One of the key provisions, Section 101, focuses on expanding automatic enrollment in retirement plans. Here’s what plan sponsors need to know: Key Takeaways Section 101 of the SECURE Act 2.0 of 2022…

AUP Inspections and the NYS Film Tax Credit Program

By Allison Katz

With New York State progressing towards extending and amending the Film Tax Credit Program, now is the time to make sure you have a trusted advisor who can help you navigate this tremendously beneficial tax credit. How Does the New York State Film Tax Credit Program Work, and Who Is Eligible To Claim the Credit?…

Ryan Kelly Honored With FICPA’s Horizon Award

By Ruby Castaneda

Withum is proud to share that Ryan Kelly, CPA has been recognized by the Florida Institute of CPAs with a prestigious Horizon Award. Ryan, an audit manager in our Orlando office, serves privately owned and publicly traded clients in the Professional Services, Manufacturing, Distribution and Logistics industries. A University of Scranton graduate, Ryan is an…

DOL Clarifies Cybersecurity Obligations to Health Plans: What Plan Sponsors Need to Know

By Ruby Castaneda

The history of cybercrime provides a stark reminder of how rapidly technology evolves and how vulnerabilities can be exploited by bad actors. Over the decades, cyberattacks have grown in scale and sophistication mirroring the evolution of technology. From Early Cybercrime to Modern Cybersecurity Obligations While technology allows users to perform many tasks more efficiently, it…

Meta Workplace Alternatives: Is Microsoft Viva Engage the Best Fit?

By Ruby Castaneda

Ever since Meta, formerly known as Facebook, announced it would be discontinuing its enterprise communication platform, Workplace, organizations have been searching for ways to fill the gap. With the news of Meta Workplace shutting down, many teams are actively exploring Meta Workplace alternatives to ensure their communication and collaboration needs are met. One compelling choice…

New York Set to Adopt Federal Centralized Partnership Audit Regime

By Allison Katz

New York plans to align with the federal centralized partnership audit regime as part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s fiscal year 2026 budget. The 2026 budget proposal would amend various tax law provisions and introduce a new section, § 659-a, detailing how partnerships must report federal changes and pay any resulting tax on behalf of their…