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Bostrom Consulting Adds Business Coaching Services for Association CEOs and Executive Directors

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Consulting, Business, Professional Services, Other Professional Services, Small Business, Coaching, Regeneration, Education, MBA, SPHR, CAE, CGMA, Change management, Frustration, CPA, Management

Bostrom, a leading association management and consulting company, today announced a new Business Coaching service offering for Association CEOs and Executive Directors.

Key Points: 
  • Bostrom, a leading association management and consulting company, today announced a new Business Coaching service offering for Association CEOs and Executive Directors.
  • Many strategic consulting engagements leave staff leaders wondering how to implement the insightful and much-needed recommendations from organizational assessments, generating non-dues revenue projects or business model updates.
  • Bostrom now offers business coaching to association professionals to assist in the implementation, change management, and support needed to operationalize new strategies.
  • Visit www.bostrom.com/consulting to see the full suite of services and consultant profiles for more biographical information about the consulting bench.

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) and WIN Join Forces to Support Coast Guard Families in Their Family-Building Journey

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
TRICARE, RET, Infertility, Partnership, WIN, Female, Fertility, Coast guard, Woman, USCG, CGMA, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, Family, Birth control

GREENWICH, Conn., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WIN, the nation's leading family-building and family well-being benefit company, is proud to announce its collaboration with Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) to provide comprehensive fertility benefit management services for Coast Guard members. The donated services offered include 24/7 clinical guidance through WIN Nurse Care Advocates, reproductive behavioral support, access to the WIN highly credentialed qualified network of medical and pharmacy providers and on-demand clinical support and resources through the WINFamily app—wherever their duties take them, along with available discounts, and guided counseling on family-building options.

Key Points: 
  • The CGMA-WIN initiative seeks to address these challenges by offering comprehensive support tailored to the needs of Coast Guard service members and their families.
  • "We understand the challenges that military families face and are committed to supporting Coast Guard members on their journey to parenthood.
  • Through this partnership, we aim to provide comprehensive and accessible resources that empower Coast Guard families to build their families."
  • "We are thrilled to offer WIN's support to our Coast Guard community's family-building aspirations," said RADM Cari B. Thomas, USCG (Ret), CEO of Coast Guard Mutual Assistance.

Innovative Program to Ease Attainment of CPA Education Requirement Gets Off to Quick Start

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Online, AICPA, Organization, Partnership, Human physical appearance, Academic term, Business ethics, Student, American Institute, Workplace, Sopa, Licensure, CGMA, Creativity, CIMA, National Association, ELE, School, CPA, Management

NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A pilot program to help accounting graduates earn the required academic credits for CPA licensure is off to a quick start and has earned positive reviews in limited feedback so far from students and the accounting firms that employ them.

Key Points: 
  • "No single initiative will solve the profession's talent shortage," said Susan Coffey, CPA, CGMA, AICPA & CIMA's CEO of public accounting.
  • "But the ELE program demonstrates the kind of creativity, collaboration and follow-through we need to remove barriers to a successful and rewarding career in accounting.
  • Accounting graduates are recruited into the program by accounting firms (businesses and government entities can also sponsor candidates), which agree to employ them.
  • ELE combines asynchronous online study with early work experience, so accounting graduates can work toward their CPA license while earning a paycheck.

Brown Plus Named a Top Regional Firm in the Mid-Atlantic on Accounting Today's list of the Top 100 Firms and Regional Leaders in 2024

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Mid-Atlantic (United States), Accounting, Accounting Today, Best, CGMA, Data analysis, CPA, Interior design

FREDERICK, Md., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, was recently named a Top Regional Firm in the Mid-Atlantic on Accounting Today's list of the Top 100 Firms and Regional Leaders in 2024. This year marks the third consecutive year that Brown Plus has been included on the list of the top regional accounting firms within the United States.

Key Points: 
  • FREDERICK, Md., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, was recently named a Top Regional Firm in the Mid-Atlantic on Accounting Today's list of the Top 100 Firms and Regional Leaders in 2024.
  • This year marks the third consecutive year that Brown Plus has been included on the list of the top regional accounting firms within the United States.
  • In addition to the Firm's Top 100 Firms and Regional Leaders ranking, Brown Plus is proud to have also been named the #4 Best Accounting Firm to Work For in the mid-sized category in 2023 by Accounting Today.
  • To download Accounting Today's list of the Top 100 Firms and Regional Leaders in 2024 (brief registration form submission required), please visit https://www.accountingtoday.com/the-top-100-firms-and-regional-leaders2024 .

New Internal Audit Foundation Survey Finds the Internal Audit Profession Growing in North America

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Millennials, Culture, IIA, COVID, Organization, CIA, Generation X, Internal, Female, CAES, AI, Internal audit, CITP, Senior, Pulse, CRMA, Statistics, Male, CAE, Parity, CGMA, Audit, Baby boomers, CPA

The survey found internal audit teams place high priority on cybersecurity and IT audits, which combine for nearly 20% of audit plans.

Key Points: 
  • The survey found internal audit teams place high priority on cybersecurity and IT audits, which combine for nearly 20% of audit plans.
  • More than 40% of internal audit leaders are actively researching the future use of AI, with 15% actively using AI in their internal audit activities.
  • The 2024 North American Pulse of Internal Audit survey was conducted online from November 3 to December 5, 2023, yielding 448 qualified responses from senior internal audit professionals.
  • The IIA's annual Pulse report, published by the Internal Audit Foundation, provides benchmarks to help leaders plan and manage internal audit functions.

Xometry Appoints James Miln as New Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Miln, CGMA, Yahoo!, University of Cambridge, Rallo, XMTR, Growth, Retirement, Advertising, ACMA, Brexit, EBay, IRC

A veteran of big-name tech and consumer brands, Miln brings considerable financial planning, operational and investor relations expertise to Xometry.

Key Points: 
  • A veteran of big-name tech and consumer brands, Miln brings considerable financial planning, operational and investor relations expertise to Xometry.
  • Miln succeeds retiring CFO Jim Rallo, who will remain as an advisor with Xometry through April.
  • Rallo will work closely with Miln and the rest of the leadership team to ensure a smooth transition.
  • “James’ significant experience across marketplaces, search and advertising will help us capitalize on our leadership position in digitizing manufacturing,” said Randy Altschuler, Chief Executive Officer of Xometry.

Institute of Internal Auditors Reviewing SEC's New Climate Change Disclosure Rule

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Knowledge, Enhancement, CPA, CGMA, IIA, CITP, Education, Research, Biophysical environment, Institute of Internal Auditors, ESG, Risk, Climate change, CIA, Register, Organization, Federal Register, Internal, Adaptation, Audit

LAKE MARY, Fla., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) – the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance worldwide – is currently reviewing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s newly-issued Climate Change Disclosure Rule.

Key Points: 
  • LAKE MARY, Fla., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) – the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance worldwide – is currently reviewing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s newly-issued Climate Change Disclosure Rule.
  • Following publication of the SEC's draft rule in March 2022, The IIA submitted a comment letter, in which it highlighted the need for effective governance over climate disclosures.
  • For internal auditors, the final rule involves new areas of review and assurance to the board regarding compliance with the new rule.
  • For more information on ESG-related resources for the internal audit profession, please visit The IIA's ESG Knowledge Center.

Cardiovascular Logistics Strengthens Leadership Team with Key New Hires to Drive Continued Growth

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Monday, March 4, 2024
FACMPE, CGMA, Nursing, RN, Strategic planning, Growth, MHA, Society, James Madison University, Senior, Nicholls State University, University, American College, CIS, American Institute, BSN, Practice management software, MBA, CVL, CPA, Health administration, Clinical professor, Human services, Medicine, Business transformation, Cardiology, Certified Public Accountant, Business administration, LCPA, Executive, Patient, Bellevue University, Liberty University, Finance, Master of Business Administration

HOUMA, La., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cardiovascular Logistics (CVL), the most comprehensive cardiovascular platform in the country, announced today that it has bolstered its leadership team with four seasoned healthcare leaders with extensive healthcare business expertise.

Key Points: 
  • Four seasoned healthcare leaders with extensive cardiovascular expertise join the leading platform to help drive practice success and patient quality of care.
  • HOUMA, La., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cardiovascular Logistics (CVL), the most comprehensive cardiovascular platform in the country, announced today that it has bolstered its leadership team with four seasoned healthcare leaders with extensive healthcare business expertise.
  • Alia Chiles, MAHHS, is CVL's Vice President of Practice Integration and is dedicated to implementing consistent company practices and systems to ensure the seamless transition of new partner practices into the Cardiovascular Logistics platform.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Kerry, Pam, Jude, and Alia to our team during this pivotal stage of growth for Cardiovascular Logistics.

Sustainability Reporting and Assurance Practices of Largest Global Companies Continue to Mature, IFAC, AICPA & CIMA Study Shows

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
AICPA, CGMA, CPA, TCFD, Sustainability accounting, Disclosure, ISSB, Consultant, Policy, Task force, CIMA, Bank statement, Research

While progress is being made, the report, The State of Play: Sustainability Disclosure and Assurance 2019-2022, Trends and Analysis , highlights the need for companies worldwide to move toward a global system of sustainability disclosure requirements.

Key Points: 
  • While progress is being made, the report, The State of Play: Sustainability Disclosure and Assurance 2019-2022, Trends and Analysis , highlights the need for companies worldwide to move toward a global system of sustainability disclosure requirements.
  • "That leaves investors and lenders in a bind when it comes to having consistent, comparable and high-quality sustainability information at hand."
  • Among the highlights of the updated study:
    Almost all companies (98%) report some information on sustainability.
  • Only 30% of companies used a standalone sustainability report in 2022, reflecting the growing inclusion of that information in companies' annual or integrated reports.

The Institute of Internal Auditors to hold 'Great Audit Minds' Conference March 11-13

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Knowledge, Research, AI, Benchmarking, Internal audit, GAM, CPA, Institute of Internal Auditors, Pulse, Audit management, IIA, Artificial intelligence, CGMA, CITP, Communication, Education, CIA, Conference, Organization, Audit

LAKE MARY, Fla., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) – the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance worldwide – will host its Great Audit Minds (GAM) Conference March 11-13 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Key Points: 
  • LAKE MARY, Fla., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) – the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance worldwide – will host its Great Audit Minds (GAM) Conference March 11-13 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • This year's conference will explore emerging topics and provide attendees with the insights, tools, and knowledge necessary to add value to their organizations.
  • The conference boasts 55 concurrent sessions spotlighting emerging topics in the internal audit profession, including:
    An update on the state of the internal audit profession and risk landscape from IIA President and CEO Anthony J. Pugliese.
  • The interactive session will draw upon the new Global Internal Audit Standards to focus on how internal auditors can improve their planning and operations when performing internal audit services and communicating their findings.