Escalating utility costs, generous incentives and an increased need for more sustainable energy sources have created a robust renewable energy industry in New York. While the best renewable energy plan for your business should be tailored to meet your individual needs...
Nonprofit Compensation and the Transparency Pay Act
In this post, you’ll learn all about how the ongoing push for pay transparency can play into your nonprofit’s compensation strategy.
Benefits of an Automated AP Workflow – Business
Demystifying the Corporate Transparency Act: A Guide for Businesses
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Changes the Rules on Insured Accounts Owned by Trusts (April 2024) But What About Individual Depositors?
Current Expected Credit Loss – Business
Important OMIG Update: August 2023
Important Update! The Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) has updated its Self-Disclosure Program to offer two reporting pathways for Medicaid entities to address overpaid funds.
Green Building: Advancing Sustainability in Construction
Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) – Construction
Are AI and Other Technologies the Key to Filling The Labor Gap in Construction?
Guest Article: NY Solar Energy Credits
Guest Article: Is it time for your organization to have an AI Acceptable Use Policy?
Aug 2, 2023
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to dominate the tech news, many individuals and organizations are utilizing AI systems to create content, automate processes, and increase their productivity. However, few (if any!) organizations have bothered to establish...
Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL)
Aug 2, 2023
Is anyone else tired of the accounting regulations constantly changing? In the past few years, nonprofits have had to deal with an overhaul of revenue recognition rules, “clarifying” (confusing) contributions pronouncements, enhanced disclosure requirements for...
Benefits of an Automated AP Workflow – Nonprofits
Aug 2, 2023
As the government has officially announced the end of the COVID pandemic, the return to “normal,” or whatever the post-COVID era will look like, has shifted the focus of nonprofit organizations from the crisis of the Pandemic to beginning to analyze what policies,...
30 Years of Connecting with Cerini & Associates, LLP
Aug 2, 2023
Celebrate Cerini & Associates, LLP's 30th Anniversary with Ken Cerini, Founder & Managing Partner! Today, we celebrate a milestone: the 30th Anniversary of Cerini & Associates, LLP. From a humble garage start-up to a leading firm with seven partners and...
New York State Forward Loan Fund 2
Jul 26, 2023
In an effort to support the economic recovery and revitalization of businesses in New York State, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the New York Forward Loan Fund 2. This program allocates $150 million to provide flexible loans to eligible businesses for...
OMIG Published New Compliance Program Self-Assessment Form
Jun 26, 2023
The Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) has recently published a new Compliance Program Self-Assessment form on its website. This form is designed to assist healthcare providers in evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of their compliance programs based...
A Diamond in the Rough: How Transparency & Documentation Produces Incomparable Audits
Jun 22, 2023
It’s audit season…wait…isn’t it always audit season? Tune in with Shari Diamond, Partner at Cerini and Associates, LLP, who dives into the claims audit process, how Artificial Intelligence can affect our processes and what to look out for down the road.Shari has been...
Miscellaneous SED Updates and Information
Jun 22, 2023
Changes to the 2023/24 Reimbursable Cost Manual are Minor: SED has released the 2023/24 version of the reimbursable cost manual, and the changes are minor: SED has clarified that non-attest services provided by your audit firm are non-reimbursable if such services...