Tania Quigley

Safeguarding Retirement Plan Data: Navigating the Landscape of Data Privacy and Security in the Wake of the MOVEit Data Breach

In an era where technological advancements are rapidly transforming, the protection of participants data in your retirement plan is an increasing concern. The urgency of implementing robust data security measures has been underscored by recent events, such as the...

Integrating Corporate Support into Board Service Programs: A Catalyst for Transformative Leadership

As corporations increasingly recognize the value of supporting employees in nonprofit board service, the contours of effective board service programs are taking shape. Such programs not only signify a commitment to community engagement but also serve as catalysts for...

30 Years of Connecting with Cerini & Associates, LLP

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...

NFP Update 2023 Part III Track B: Succession Planning Panel

2023 Nonprofit Update Part III Track B Succession Planning Panel Cerini & Associates, LLP, a leader in providing accounting, auditing, and consulting services to nonprofits, held their virtual 2023 annual Nonprofit Update conference on July 28, 2023. The world...

Board Training Webinar – Part I

Join Ken Cerini and Tania Quigley for this informative webinar on Board training. In this Webinar we will cover: - The current nonprofit landscape - Board Responsibilities - Building a Stronger Board - Board StructureABOUT OUR SPEAKERS Ken Cerini, CPA, CFP, FABFA...

Pension Planner – From the Editor

Quite often, we are provided with information about updates and regulatory changes for retirement plans. These updates are geared to benefit current and future retirement plan participants by improving accessibility for future financial security of individuals,...

Changes to your Retirement Plan’s Limited-Scope Audit

In July 2019, the AICPA issued a new standard, Statement on Auditing Standards (“SAS”) No. 136, Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements of Employee Benefit Plans Subject to ERISA. SAS No. 136 brings significant changes to the auditor’s report in a...

AUDIT COMMITTEE BOOTCAMP WRAP UP

In the fall of 2020, we presented a three-part webinar series, Audit Committee Bootcamp. We created this webinar series to bring important information about the audit committee and its roles and responsibilities to light. The information we shared was broken out in...

NY State DOL Changes Unemployment Regulations

Employers received some good news on January 14, 2021, with an extra big bonus for certain nonprofit organizations that are self-insured for unemployment insurance. As part of the CARES Act, the federal government agreed to cover 50% of the unemployment responsibility...

Press Release: Cerini & Associates, LLP Partner Promotions 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Kelli-Anne Cerini Marketing Coordinator Cerini & Associates, LLP P: 631-582-1600 ext. 401 E: [email protected] January 04, 2021 – Bohemia, NY – Cerini & Associates, LLP, a leading audit, tax, and business advisory firm...
Equal Pay for Equal Play

Equal Pay for Equal Play

The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) has been in the spotlight winning the 2015 World Cup and also, just as important, creating a voice in the sports world fighting for equal pay for equal play. The amount of compensation the players on the USWNT received for...

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Benchmarking Retirement Plan Costs

Benchmarking Retirement Plan Costs

In the past several years, retirement plan fees have come under more scrutiny from the IRS, the Department of Labor (“DOL”), and even plan participants, as everyone has an interest in ensuring that plan sponsors fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities to ensure that...

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Risk Management for Nonprofits

Risk Management for Nonprofits

Risk management is a process carried out by management to evaluate an entity’s financial and operational risk areas and how to best prevent and manage those risks. This process is typically carried out by for-profit companies and larger nonprofit organizations;...

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Top 10 Tax Tips for Debt Cancellation

Top 10 Tax Tips for Debt Cancellation

For 2015, the law allows cancellations of a homeowner’s mortgage liability to be excluded from income. Typically, cancelled debt is considered taxable income. Just in time to file your taxes, here are the top 10 tips for those that had a Debt Cancellation in 2015: 1:...

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Adult Day Care Providers Under Scrutiny

Adult Day Care Providers Under Scrutiny

The Office of the NYS Comptroller recently conducted an audit of providers that run Social Adult Day Services Programs (SADS) in New York State. This came about as a result of there being no universal licensing or registration requirement for SADS. The audit revealed...

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