Part of the “New Normal” is More Fraud
According to “The Next Normal: Preparing for a Post-Pandemic Fraud Landscape,” released by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) in September 2020, half of U.S. companies uncovered more fraud after the COVID-19 pandemic began than before. So if you’re just now fully reopening your business or welcoming employees back in person, know that you…
An Incident Response Plan Prepares You for a Ransomware Attack
By Darren Hulem, Senior IT and Risk Analyst An exponential increase in the number of ransomware attacks in 2021 has many businesses and nonprofits wondering whether they are next. In recent months, well-known ransomware victims made headlines when they elected to pay the ransom to quickly recover data and return to normal operations. Is your…
Preventing Fraud Must Still Be a Top Priority During Challenging Times
By Lindsay Dean, CPA, Senior Manager, Audit Like their for-profit counterparts, nonprofits were not spared the complex financial and operational challenges presented by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Many have cut back on programming, reduced staff or been forced to rely on reserves to survive. At the same time, a transition to virtual work has resulted…
Elements of Successful Cybersecurity
Digital transformation means that organizations must be proactive about their cybersecurity. Not only are there more ways to be attacked than ever before, but cybersecurity breaches are also constantly changing and hackers are becoming more sophisticated. Without proper cybersecurity, the organization’s critical activities are at risk and the potential for reputational damage is real. Successful…
GRF CPAs & Advisors Makes List of Best Firms for Young Accountants
Following GRF CPAs & Advisor’s (GRF) recognition earlier this year as one of Accounting Today’s 2020 Best Accounting Firms to Work for in the Midsized Firms category, the firm has been honored once again. In their new report, Accounting Today singles out the members of the Best Accounting Firms to Work For that are most…
Elements of Successful Cybersecurity
Government Contractors are more reliant on technology than ever before to deliver on their obligations. The integration of digital technology into all aspects of the organization, or digital transformation, provides a number of new opportunities, but it also provides the possibility for additional security issues. Not only are there more ways to be attacked than…
IT Security is More Critical than Ever for Government Contractors
By Melissa Musser, CPA, CITP, CISA, Principal With employees working from home, many government contractors (particularly smaller organizations) are more concerned than ever about information technology (IT) security. The issue is of even greater concern to organizations whose employees use their personal laptops and other electronic equipment to do their job remotely. With this in…