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Beat the Breach: CPAs Can Help Keep Critical Information Safe

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And thats a problem CPAs are well suited to help their clients and companies address.

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  • And thats a problem CPAs are well suited to help their clients and companies address.
  • These breaches erode customer trust, have a devastating impact on reputation and a tangible impact on the bottom line.
  • CPAs have a unique view into all functions and operations of an organization and know where and how the information hackers most covet is stored.
  • That broad perspective, coupled with their professional skepticism, allows CPAs to help organizations better identify cybersecurity risks.

The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative Welcomes 151 Inaugural Scholarship Recipients

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"The 151 students chosen for this year's Future of STEM scholars represent some of the brightest andmostambitious students from across the country, and we arethrilledto recognize and reward their achievements.

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  • "The 151 students chosen for this year's Future of STEM scholars represent some of the brightest andmostambitious students from across the country, and we arethrilledto recognize and reward their achievements.
  • Grant is also the founder of STEM Resilience , which provides resources to individuals pursuing STEM careers, and president-elect of AIChE.
  • In accepting a FOSSI scholarship, Nia Richardson,a futureEnvironmental Science majorat Howard University, stated, "This scholarship will make a huge difference in my education.
  • The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative was founded in 2020 by the American Chemistry Council, The Chemours Company, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), and the HBCU Week Foundation.

Block 64 Achieves SOC 2 Type II Certification

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TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Block 64, a leading provider of discovery and analytics for IT Asset Management, Cybersecurity and Cloud Enablement, today announced that it has successfully completed the Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II certification, one of the world's most coveted and rigorous information security certifications.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Block 64, a leading provider of discovery and analytics for IT Asset Management, Cybersecurity and Cloud Enablement, today announced that it has successfully completed the Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II certification, one of the world's most coveted and rigorous information security certifications.
  • While the SOC 2 Type I certification demonstrates that an organization has designed robust internal controls, SOC 2 Type II goes significantly further than its predecessor.
  • "Because we are required to test our controls on an ongoing basis, SOC 2 Type II is the certification that never sleeps," said James Corless, Chief Operating Officer at Block 64.
  • Block 64 is one of only a handful of organizations to successfully complete the months-long evaluation process required to meet the requirements of the SOC 2 Type II certification.

Palmetto Announces SOC2 Type1 Certification Completion

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CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Palmetto , a rapidly growing technology company accelerating the national adoption of clean energy, today announced that the Company has successfully completed its Service Organization Control (SOC)2 Type 1 Compliance Certification.

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  • CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Palmetto , a rapidly growing technology company accelerating the national adoption of clean energy, today announced that the Company has successfully completed its Service Organization Control (SOC)2 Type 1 Compliance Certification.
  • Palmetto is currently scheduled for its initial six-month audit to determine SOC2 Type 2 Certification in January 2022.
  • Palmetto employees and partners have the professional integrity to ensure that long-term compliance and standards of SOC are continually met."
  • Jared Wray , Palmetto Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, continued, "SOC certification exemplifies the maturity of Palmetto and where we are going as an energy marketplace - and that we are a long-term player in this evolving industry."

Rosenfeld Secures Mental Health Client's Release from Lockdown Facility; After a Year's Battle in Appellate Court, Appeal Finally Won for Man Who Shot Big Sur Firefighter

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"I'm extremely pleased that the plea agreement terms have finally been met," said Rosenfeld.

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  • "I'm extremely pleased that the plea agreement terms have finally been met," said Rosenfeld.
  • "My client was facing life in prison; now he is essentially going to an outpatient non-locked facility."
  • In February 2019, a plea agreement negotiated by Rosenfeld instead sent Kirkendall to the Alpine Special Treatment Center, a secure mental health facility in San Diego.
  • In addition to mental health criminal defense , The Rosenfeld Law Firm also practices federal criminal defense and juvenile defense, as well as appellate law and prison law.

Rubicon to Join American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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Lexington, Kentucky, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rubicon, a software platform that provides smart waste and recycling solutions to businesses and governments worldwide, has joined the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA).

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  • Lexington, Kentucky, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rubicon, a software platform that provides smart waste and recycling solutions to businesses and governments worldwide, has joined the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA).
  • Rubicon Founder & CEO, Nate Morris, will be appointed to the AIAA Corporate Strategic Advisory Committee.
  • I am honored to join the Corporate Strategic Advisory Committee of AIAA and thrilled for Rubicon to become an AIAA member, said Mr. Morris.
  • Rubicon is a Lexington, Kentucky-based software platform that provides smart waste and recycling solutions for businesses and governments worldwide.

Chemical Engineers’ 2021 Gala to Honor Moderna; Companies and Leaders for Extraordinary Support for Humankind

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New York, NY, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) will spotlight the transformative societal contributions of chemical engineers and the organizations that employ them during the organizations 2021 Doing a World of Good Gala on December 1.

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  • New York, NY, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) will spotlight the transformative societal contributions of chemical engineers and the organizations that employ them during the organizations 2021 Doing a World of Good Gala on December 1.
  • At this years gala, AIChE is celebrating the world-altering contributions of Moderna, a U.S.-based pharmaceutical and biotechnology company.
  • Moderna will be represented at the gala by Stphane Bancel, the companys Chief Executive Officer.
  • AIChE is a professional society of more than 60,000 chemical engineers in 110 countries.

ARA Forecast Shows Improved Outlook for Equipment Rental Revenue and Investment

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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The outlook for equipment rental revenue, comprised of the construction/industrial and general tool segments, has improved over the last quarter.

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  • The outlook for equipment rental revenue, comprised of the construction/industrial and general tool segments, has improved over the last quarter.
  • Overall, the ARA forecast calls for a hefty 9.68 percent increase in revenue in 2022 to reach nearly $52.5 billion, surpassing the equipment rental industrys previous peak revenue of nearly $51 billion in 2019.
  • Also, with the likely passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA) by the U.S. Congress, the future forecast for equipment rental revenue in 2022 and beyond could be even more robust.
  • About ARA: ( www.ARArental.org ) The American Rental Association, Moline, Ill., is an international trade association for owners of equipment and event rental businesses and the manufacturers and suppliers of construction/industrial, general tool and party/event rental equipment.

AffiniPay Recognized for 10th Year as a Fastest-Growing Private Company on Inc. 5000 List

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Making the Inc. 5000 list for a full decade is an accomplishment achieved by less than 150 companies in the history of the Inc. 5000 list.

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  • Making the Inc. 5000 list for a full decade is an accomplishment achieved by less than 150 companies in the history of the Inc. 5000 list.
  • We are so excited and honored to have made the Inc. 5000 list for a tenth consecutive year.
  • Making this list for the tenth year in a row is a testament to the incredible company that AffiniPay is.
  • Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States.

Carr, Riggs & Ingram's Phyllis Ingram Receives '2020-2021 Most Powerful Women in Accounting' Award

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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Nominations for this award are open to the public, and 2020-2021 year nominations saw substantial growth from previous years, according to the AICPA and CPA Practice Advisor.

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  • Nominations for this award are open to the public, and 2020-2021 year nominations saw substantial growth from previous years, according to the AICPA and CPA Practice Advisor.
  • Independent judges review the nominations and select 25 of those who help define and enhance the profession while embodying a list of specific characteristics and qualifications.
  • "Phyllis truly is an inspiration not only to the women of CRI, but to the firm as a whole.
  • "She gives freely of her time to mentor and motivate those around her while pouring into her community as well.