Recent Interim Final Rules Offer CSLFRF Guidance 

By: Hope Pendergrass, CPA, Partner The federal government has issued the 2023 Interim Final Rule and the Obligation Interim ...
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Does Your Portfolio Feel Like Groundhog Day All Over Again?

By: Jay Lucas Whether or not Punxsutawney Phil or General Beauregard Lee predicts an extended Winter or an ...
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Opioid Settlement Funds Accounting and Auditing Considerations

By: Tim Lyons, CPA, Partner BACKGROUND: The national opioid settlement that was finalized in March of 2022 clears the way ...
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Top 100 Firm Mauldin & Jenkins Names Six Professionals Partner

ATLANTA- August 31- Leading accounting and advisory firm Mauldin & Jenkins announced Thursday that six outstanding professionals have ...
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Here’s what your organization needs to know about HITRUST

By Jameson Miller, CPA, CISA  Many business leaders know HITRUST as something associated with cybersecurity but aren’t sure ...
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Athens’ Kiddie Carnival Is a Family Tradition for Volunteer Genny Besh

Visiting the Athens Lions Club’s Kiddie Carnival is a favorite summertime treat for families and kids throughout Northern ...
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FEMA Clarifies Project Approval and SEFA Recognition for Disaster Grants (AL #97.036)

By: Josh Carroll, CPA, Partner Background: Annually, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) publishes the Compliance Supplement. This document includes audit ...
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Three Tips From Your Accountant That Are as Good as Gold

By: Brian Carter, CPA Whether you're Irish or just love the holiday, there's no denying the joyous energy ...
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IRS Assessing Substantial ACA Reporting Penalties to Large Employers – Including Government Entities

By: Hope Pendergrass, CPA, and Charlotte Way, JD, LLM, CPA The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires employers, including governments, with fifty ...
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FASB Makes a Final Decision on Two Lease Accounting Issues

By: Eric Vreeland, CPA The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) met on February 15, 2023, to discuss comments on ...
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Five Pitfalls to Avoid as Your Financial Institution Transitions to CECL

By: Ron Mitchell, CPA How comfortable are you with the updated CECL standards? Many financial institutions are struggling ...
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Don’t Be a Turkey: Remember GivingTuesday is November 29, 2022

By: Aleisa Howell, CPA While most Americans are preparing to enjoy Thanksgiving with food, family, friends, and football, ...
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