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COMING SOON: A Comprehensive Cyber Solution Platform for CPA Firms with the CyberCPA Endorsement

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CAMICO is pleased to announce that we have entered into a relationship with Zywave, our strategic partner, to offer qualifying policyholders access to a comprehensive cyber solution platform offering cyber-related assessments; training opportunities, policies and procedures, a phishing test and access to cyber experts via their advice hotline. The new platform’s anticipated go-live is scheduled … Read more

Claim Chronicles 122

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Topic: Voluntary PaymentsServices: Tax Return Prep, Submission Claim 1: Peter Thompson of A6 Accounting Services received a letter from the state of Michigan advising him that an audit had been performed on his client’s 2021 tax return, and that penalties of $2,888 and interest of $11,679 were assessed. Thompson’s client owns a boat rental company … Read more

Risk Management Considerations for Firms Contemplating Outsourcing

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Outsourcing is a hot topic right now for the profession as CPA firms struggle with staffing constraints. Current challenges associated with firms attracting and retaining talent are expansive and include issues such as staffing qualified professionals for complex engagements, employee burnout, unrealistic and “heavy” workloads, as well as limitations on the ability to maintain and … Read more

Dilemmas Employee Retention Credits Pose for CPAs

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Ethical Dilemmas Many CPAs are considering (or have used) contingent fee billing arrangements to assist their clients with obtaining Employee Retention Credits (ERC). Unfortunately, many believe they’re permitted to accept contingent fees for amending their clients’ payroll tax and income tax returns. But CPAs are not permitted to charge contingent fees for amending these returns … Read more

Claim Chronicles 121-B

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Topic: Fraudulent Wire Transfers, Social Engineering SchemeServices: Bookkeeping and Bill Pay Worthingham Financial, an established accounting firm, has been providing bookkeeping and bill pay services to consumer finance business Smart Money Express. The process is consistent — Smart Money receives its invoices from its Chief Operating Officer Larry Tollefson. If the invoices are for more … Read more