Certified Public Accountant

Joshu Achieves SOC 2 Type II Recertification

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) SOC 2 certification assures Joshu customers the highest recognized standards of information security compliance in the world are in place.

Key Points: 
  • The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) SOC 2 certification assures Joshu customers the highest recognized standards of information security compliance in the world are in place.
  • The SOC 2 Type II certification specifically ensures all information stored on the Joshu Platform is secured to the design and structure of the proper controls, policies, and procedures.
  • “Security was built into the DNA of the Joshu platform,” said Shimi Bornstein, CTO and co-founder of Joshu .
  • “As more insurance organizations rely on Joshu for complete automation of the insurance policy lifecycle, the importance of remaining SOC 2 compliance was evident.

The Victory Bancorp Welcomes Laurie E. Tolle to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Victory Bancorp, Inc. is proud to announce the addition of Laurie E. Tolle, managing partner of Maillie LLP, to its Board of Directors. Tolle brings a wealth of expertise in accounting, auditing, and professional services, along with a distinguished career of nearly three decades in the accounting industry.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Victory Bancorp, Inc. is proud to announce the addition of Laurie E. Tolle, managing partner of Maillie LLP, to its Board of Directors.
  • Victory Bancorp is excited to have Laurie E. Tolle join its Board of Directors and looks forward to her valuable contributions in shaping the future of the company.
  • Joseph Major, Chairman of the Board and Bank Leader stated, “I'm thrilled to welcome Laurie Tolle to our board.
  • Additional information about Victory Bancorp is available on its website, VictoryBank.com .

BiomX Announces the Appointment of Susan Blum to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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and NESS ZIONA, Israel, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BiomX Inc. (NYSE American: PHGE) (“BiomX” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage company advancing novel natural and engineered phage therapies that target specific pathogenic bacteria, today announced the appointment of Susan Blum to its Board of Directors.

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  • and NESS ZIONA, Israel, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BiomX Inc. (NYSE American: PHGE) (“BiomX” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage company advancing novel natural and engineered phage therapies that target specific pathogenic bacteria, today announced the appointment of Susan Blum to its Board of Directors.
  • Ms. Blum was also appointed to serve as a member and chair of the audit committee of the Board.
  • Prior to joining Melinta, Ms. Blum served as Corporate Controller at Textura Corporation from 2013 to 2016, supporting the company’s IPO and transformation into a publicly-traded organization.
  • Ms. Blum is a Certified Public Accountant, currently serves as a member of the BioNJ Cybersecurity Committee and holds a B.S.

Westamerica Bank Announces New Board Member

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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SAN RAFAEL, Calif., April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westamerica Bancorporation announces the appointment of Martin Camsey to its Board of Directors.

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  • SAN RAFAEL, Calif., April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westamerica Bancorporation announces the appointment of Martin Camsey to its Board of Directors.
  • "We are pleased to add Martin Camsey to our Board of Directors," said David L. Payne, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Westamerica Bancorporation.
  • His unique background in finance and administration will enhance our board and contribute to our ongoing governance practices.” In addition to being a Director of Westamerica Bank, Mr. Camsey will serve as a member of the Audit and Employee Benefits committees.
  • Westamerica Bancorporation’s wholly owned subsidiary Westamerica Bank, operates commercial banking and trust offices throughout Northern and Central California.

Hypori Doubles Down on Data Protection Efforts, Completes SOC 2 Type II Compliance Audit

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Software, Internet, Data Management, Technology, Online Privacy, IOT (Internet of Things), Mobile, Wireless, Security, Certified Public Accountant, Certification, Trust management, Software as a service, SOC 2, American Institute, SOC, Multimedia, Confidentiality, AICPA, System and Organization Controls, Organization, BYOD, Online shopping

The SOC 2 audit is one of the world’s highest recognized standards of information security compliance, and it is a testament to Hypori’s focus on security and compliance.

Key Points: 
  • The SOC 2 audit is one of the world’s highest recognized standards of information security compliance, and it is a testament to Hypori’s focus on security and compliance.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240501519942/en/
    Hypori Earns SOC 2 Type II Compliance (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The SOC 2 Type II audit verifies that Hypori’s internal controls, policies, and procedures conform to stringent security and operational standards that demonstrate the suitability of the design and operating effectiveness of its controls relevant to SOC 2 security criteria.
  • Hypori’s SOC 2 Type II audit was completed with the support by the Johanson Group LLP, a premier certification body helping organizations to obtain and maintain global compliance standards, and Vanta, the leading Trust Management platform.
  • Hypori leveraged unique product capabilities and integrations to automate much of its SOC 2 compliance efforts.

CyberArk Earns New SOC 2 Type 2, SOC 3 Certifications for Identity Security Platform

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR ), the identity security company, today announced new Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type 2 and SOC 3 certifications for its developer and machine identity security SaaS-based products and capabilities.

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  • CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR ), the identity security company, today announced new Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type 2 and SOC 3 certifications for its developer and machine identity security SaaS-based products and capabilities.
  • The CyberArk Identity Security Platform protects identities and critical assets by enabling Zero Trust and enforcing least privilege with complete visibility, ensuring that every identity can securely access any resource, located anywhere, from everywhere.
  • CyberArk Conjur Cloud and CyberArk Dynamic Privilege Access - both components of the CyberArk Identity Security Platform - achieved SOC 2 Type 2 and SOC 3 certification compliance this year:
    CyberArk Conjur Cloud offers a standardized interface for developer and security teams with developer tools and security controls that are consistent across any cloud or on-prem environment.
  • “CyberArk’s ongoing customer commitment is to provide them with the assurance that the CyberArk Identity Security Platform aligns with SOC-2 expected security standards, giving them the confidence that CyberArk is committed to protecting their data,” said Peretz Regev, chief product officer, CyberArk.

OSARO Achieves SOC 2 Type II Compliance, Prioritizing Customer Data Security

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Robotics, Data Management, Security, Technology, Software, Electronic Commerce, Artificial Intelligence, Certified Public Accountant, Certification, Software as a service, American Institute, SOC, Multimedia, Confidentiality, AICPA, Audit

OSARO has become the first robotics AI software company in the e-commerce fulfillment sector to achieve Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II compliance.

Key Points: 
  • OSARO has become the first robotics AI software company in the e-commerce fulfillment sector to achieve Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II compliance.
  • This important data security standard, which was developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), underscores OSARO’s unwavering commitment to protecting customer data and maintaining the most rigorous security policies and procedures in the industry.
  • The resulting report attested that OSARO achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance.
  • The resulting report attested that OSARO achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance.

Hamilton Appoints Athena Tolosa as Chief Financial Officer at Hamilton Re

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: HG) (“Hamilton” or “the Company”) announced today the appointment of Athena Tolosa as Chief Financial Officer at Hamilton Re, the Company’s Bermuda-based insurance and reinsurance underwriting platform, replacing Chad Cundliffe who has retired from the organisation.

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  • Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: HG) (“Hamilton” or “the Company”) announced today the appointment of Athena Tolosa as Chief Financial Officer at Hamilton Re, the Company’s Bermuda-based insurance and reinsurance underwriting platform, replacing Chad Cundliffe who has retired from the organisation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240429662618/en/
    Tolosa will report to Hamilton Re Chief Executive Officer Megan Thomas and Group Chief Accounting Officer Brian Deegan and is based in Bermuda.
  • In welcoming Tolosa, Thomas said, “Athena’s appointment is an excellent addition to Hamilton and I look forward to working closely with her.
  • Her experience and counsel will help to ensure our finance team pursues its key priorities in support of Hamilton Re’s continued success.

HSBlox Completes Renewal of SOC 2 Type II + HITRUST Attestation for CureAlign® Platform

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HSBlox, Inc., today announced that it has completed renewal of the SOC 2 Type II + HITRUST Attestation report for its CureAlign® platform and the solutions built on it.

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  • ATLANTA, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HSBlox, Inc., today announced that it has completed renewal of the SOC 2 Type II + HITRUST Attestation report for its CureAlign® platform and the solutions built on it.
  • The audit affirms that HSBlox's Health Cloud Platform, information security practices, controls, policies, procedures, and operations meet the SOC 2 standards for Security, Availability, Privacy and Confidentiality trust principles.
  • Additionally, the incorporation of HITRUST CSF certification demonstrates the platform and infrastructure have met key regulations and industry-defined requirements in managing risk.
  • "Renewing the SOC 2 Type II certification with HITRUST CSF certification reinforces HSBlox's ongoing commitment to the security, availability, privacy, and confidentiality of the CureAlign platform and its applications," said Rahul Sharma, chief executive officer at HSBlox.

Why Former CPAs are Leaving and What Existing CPAs Want: CPA Talent Retention Survey from the PICPA Sheds Light On Accounting’s Retention Challenges

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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This incisive report delves into the dual challenges of why entry- and mid-level CPAs are exiting the profession—labeled as "Career Changers"—and offers actionable strategies for firms aiming to retain their existing talent, referred to as "Current Talent."

Key Points: 
  • This incisive report delves into the dual challenges of why entry- and mid-level CPAs are exiting the profession—labeled as "Career Changers"—and offers actionable strategies for firms aiming to retain their existing talent, referred to as "Current Talent."
  • Anchored by robust data, this two-part survey provides eye-opening insights and practical solutions to enhance talent retention within the accounting profession.
  • "The findings from our latest report emphasize the complexity of talent retention and the necessity for firms to adopt innovative strategies that address both individual and organizational needs," says Jennifer Cryder, CPA, MBA, CEO of PICPA.
  • "We want to make sure that the ‘Current Talent’ group does not become ‘Career Changers’.