The 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was scheduled to be released by December 31, 2023. Typically, the FAFSA is released by October 1st to allow time for students and parents to complete ahead of the next fiscal year.
Read MoreRubinBrown's Sports Betting Index was created to compare state sports betting activity in a way that goes beyond merely reporting gross handle or revenue.
Read the full Sports Betting IndexIn today's fast-paced and dynamic business environment, traditional project management methodologies like Waterfall are often found wanting.
Learn more & registerRubinBrown is pleased to present the 2023 Apartment Statistical Analysis, an annual survey compiled by the Real Estate Services Group. The accompanying statistical information includes operational data for 2022 and represents approximately 1,100 apartment projects in roughly 40 states.
Read the full Statistical AnalysisThe IRS provided guidance in Notice 2023-63 on several issues related to new requirements to capitalize research expenditures for tax years beginning after December 31, 2021. While Congress continues to debate repeal of this mandate, the Notice can be used to implement current rules.
Read MoreRubinBrown's Sports Betting Index was created to compare state sports betting activity in a way that goes beyond merely reporting gross handle or revenue.
Read the full Sports Betting IndexIn the ever-evolving world of Information Technology (IT), organizations must navigate a complex and rapidly changing landscape. For businesses around the globe, having a well-defined IT roadmap is not just a choice; it's a necessity.
Read MoreThe Ohio Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) will undergo major changes beginning January 1, 2024. For tax periods beginning on and after January 1, 2024, the CAT annual minimum tax is eliminated.
Read MoreEach year is an opportunity to review your expected tax bracket and tax planning opportunities to consider before year end. While each person’s set of facts varies, below are a few common tax planning considerations.
Read MoreIn an era where technology is no longer optional, the gaming and casino sector has eagerly embraced the digital revolution.
Read MoreIn 2022, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received nearly 22,000 reports of business email compromise with losses reported at more than two billion dollars. This attack, in which a bad actor gains access to the email environment and then uses social engineering to steal money or data, is proving to be a difficult one for businesses to combat.
Read MoreOpen Source Intelligence or OSINT, is about finding online information. It is the collection and correlation of openly available data on the internet through the use of tools and search techniques. Many of these tools are a quick and free search that are readily available for anyone to use on the internet.
Read MoreOctober is Cyber Security Awareness Month and provides a great opportunity to review our cyber security posture and make appropriate updates.
Read MoreThe Department of Education (ED) recently released its annual report on the Top 10 audit findings and Top 10 program review findings for FY22. These findings remain largely unchanged from FY21 to FY22.
Read moreThe Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council (SSC) introduced an updated compliance framework to support the payment card industry going into effect on March 31, 2024.
Read MorePayment Card Industry Data Security Standard version 4.0 Changes and the Impact to Self-Assessments
Learn moreThe FAFSA Simplification Act (the Act) introduces the most significant changes to the FAFSA and student financial aid processing in over 40 years. A number of the provisions of the FAFSA Simplification Act have already been implemented, but the majority of the provisions of the FAFSA Simplification Act will impact the 2024-25 award year.
Read MoreThis new reporting requirement for an estimated 32 million businesses begins in 2024, but understanding the rules should start now.
Learn moreWe mentioned in our previous E-Focus, that eventually auditors will be directed to assess the implementation of the GLBA and FTC Safeguard Rule requirements. The 2023 Compliance Supplement, 2 CFR Part 200 Appendix XI (May 2023), Part 5 Cluster of Program, provides auditors with suggested audit procedures.
Read MoreThe Department of Education recently released Electronic Announcement GENERAL-23-35, referencing the joint FBI/CISA advisory on active exploits of vulnerable PaperCut NG and MF software versions.
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