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Accuserve Earns SOC 2 Certification

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Accuserve Solutions, a managed repair service serving the intersection of insurance companies, property owners, and service contractors, earned its Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II compliance certification.

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  • Accuserve Solutions, a managed repair service serving the intersection of insurance companies, property owners, and service contractors, earned its Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II compliance certification.
  • "I am excited to announce that Accuserve has achieved a SOC 2 Type II certification," said Chief Technology Officer, Joe Kislo.
  • To earn and maintain SOC 2 certification, the CPA auditor validates what Accuserve says it does by manually checking its records and documentation.
  • The company earned a Type II certification, the highest level of SOC 2 certification available to provide current and potential customers, carriers, and partners with reassurance that Accuserve has done all it can to provide the utmost security, employee vetting, and training.

Imelda Barnhurst Becomes New Owner of Gienapp Architects

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Gienapp Architects , a premiere North Shore-based architecture firm, announced today that Vice President Imelda Barnhurst has become the firm’s new Owner and Principal, while Founder Dale Gienapp will remain involved with the firm.

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  • Gienapp Architects , a premiere North Shore-based architecture firm, announced today that Vice President Imelda Barnhurst has become the firm’s new Owner and Principal, while Founder Dale Gienapp will remain involved with the firm.
  • Imelda Barnhurst, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, MCPPO, NCARB, joined Gienapp Architects as an Architect and Project Manager in 2009 and was promoted to Vice President in 2022.
  • “I am honored to begin this new role as Owner and Principal of Gienapp Architects, one of the premiere architecture firms in the state,” said Imelda Barnhurst.
  • “I will work to grow Gienapp Architects’ presence and influence across Massachusetts and I look forward to continuing to expand upon the legacy that Dale Gienapp has built for nearly 25 years.”
    “I am excited for Gienapp Architects to enter a new era that is fueled by new skills, capabilities, and a fresh vision,” said Dale Gienapp, Founder of Gienapp Architects.

LocaliQ Achieves SOC 2 Type II Compliance Certification

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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LocaliQ , Gannett Co., Inc. ’s (NYSE: GCI) Digital Marketing Solutions (DMS) business, successfully achieved Service Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II audit and certification, which validates LocaliQ’s robust controls, effective risk management and adherence to industry best practices.

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  • LocaliQ , Gannett Co., Inc. ’s (NYSE: GCI) Digital Marketing Solutions (DMS) business, successfully achieved Service Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II audit and certification, which validates LocaliQ’s robust controls, effective risk management and adherence to industry best practices.
  • LocaliQ is an all-in-one marketing platform used by local businesses across the country to attract, convert and retain customers.
  • Obtaining SOC 2 Type II certification demonstrates rigorous safeguards protecting clients’ sensitive information and reassures stakeholders that client data is in capable hands.
  • “After an extensive auditing process, we are proud that LocaliQ is a SOC 2 Type II certified company,” said Chris Cho, President of Digital Marketing Solutions at Gannett.

Howard P. Lesnik Named 2024 New Jersey Personal Injury Super Lawyer®

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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MOUNTAINSIDE, N.J., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2024, Super Lawyers® named Howard P. Smith from the personal injury law firm of My NJ Injury Lawyer to its prestigious Super Lawyers list.

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  • MOUNTAINSIDE, N.J., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2024, Super Lawyers® named Howard P. Smith from the personal injury law firm of My NJ Injury Lawyer to its prestigious Super Lawyers list.
  • Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
  • Each year, only five percent of the lawyers in the New Jersey are selected as Super Lawyers.
  • His cases have been featured on CBS News New York, Bicycling magazine, NorthJersy.com, Jury Verdict, and the New Jersey Law Journal.

CYBER ENVIRO-TECH, INC IS FILING AN APPLICATION TO UPGRADE TO OTCQB MARKETPLACE

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTC Pink: CETI), Cyber Enviro-Tech, Inc. (CETI) is pleased to announce it is filing a formal application to upgrade its trading platform from the Pink Open Market (Pink), aka OTC Pink, to the OTCQB (Over-The-Counter Quotation Bureau).

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTC Pink: CETI), Cyber Enviro-Tech, Inc. (CETI) is pleased to announce it is filing a formal application to upgrade its trading platform from the Pink Open Market (Pink), aka OTC Pink, to the OTCQB (Over-The-Counter Quotation Bureau).
  • This advancement will mark a pivotal step forward as companies listed on the OTCQB market place are required to go through more rigorous reporting requirements including PCAOB* audited financial statements.
  • This surpasses the reporting obligations of Pink and aligns seamlessly with those of the OTCQB market place.
  • It can be more thorough and scrutinizing that an AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) audit.

TicketRev Achieves SOC 2 Type 1 Certification

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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MIAMI, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TicketRev, the first demand-driven technology platform for live event tickets, today announced it has attained System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type 1 Certification, underscoring its unwavering dedication to fortifying customer data protection.

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  • MIAMI, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TicketRev , the first demand-driven technology platform for live event tickets, today announced it has attained System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type 1 Certification, underscoring its unwavering dedication to fortifying customer data protection.
  • SOC 2 Type 1 certification evaluates an organization's systems and controls based on standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
  • With this certification, TicketRev reiterates its promise to maintain unparalleled security protocols, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of customer data while empowering teams to engage with fans seamlessly.
  • "Securing our SOC 2 Type 1 Certification isn't just a milestone for us at TicketRev; it's a clear reflection of our unwavering dedication to security, data privacy, and maintaining reliable service for all our stakeholders.

Mazars in the US Hires Ryan McLaughlin as Partner

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazars, a leading audit, tax and advisory firm in the US, today announced that Ryan McLaughlin has joined as an Audit Partner in the Long Island Office. With over 16 years of experience working in accounting, audit and business advisory with both private and publicly held clients, Ryan will contribute to growth across multiple service lines, particularly in the Long Island market.

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  • Brings over 16 years of experience to the Mazars Audit Practice in Long Island, NY
    NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazars, a leading audit, tax and advisory firm in the US, today announced that Ryan McLaughlin has joined as an Audit Partner in the Long Island Office.
  • "It's a great pleasure to welcome Ryan to Mazars as a new Audit Partner in our Long Island Office," said Craig Fine, Office Managing Partner.
  • "I'm looking forward to taking the next step in my career and embarking on this journey with Mazars," said Ryan.
  • Ryan joins the firm from BDO, where he began his career and was appointed to Partner in 2021.

Rallyware Announces Its Compliance with SOC 2 Type 1 Data Security Standards

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rallyware, the Performance Enablement Platform for large sales forces, proudly announces the successful completion of its System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type I audit, confirming the company's compliance with the most rigorous industry standards for data security and privacy.

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  • Rallyware proudly announces the successful completion of its SOC 2 Type I audit, the gold-standard examination of a company's data security and privacy controls, practices, and technologies.
  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rallyware, the Performance Enablement Platform for large sales forces, proudly announces the successful completion of its System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type I audit, confirming the company's compliance with the most rigorous industry standards for data security and privacy.
  • Compliance guarantees there are established and implemented organizational perimeters in place to safeguard customer data and the data of their sales forces.
  • In this sense, officially designated SOC 2 Type 1 compliance demonstrates that Rallyware abides by world-class standards for the protection of the data that enables their customers to operate effectively in the digital age.

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

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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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.

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  • "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.

NICK BENEDICO JOINS LOCHNER AS SOUTHEAST REGIONAL MANAGER

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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Lochner, Inc. ( Lochner ), a leading provider of infrastructure planning and engineering services, is pleased to announce that Nick Benedico, PE, has joined Lochner as Vice President, Southeast Regional Manager, reporting to the company's Chief Executive Officer Terry Ruhl.

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  • Lochner, Inc. ( Lochner ), a leading provider of infrastructure planning and engineering services, is pleased to announce that Nick Benedico, PE, has joined Lochner as Vice President, Southeast Regional Manager, reporting to the company's Chief Executive Officer Terry Ruhl.
  • Lochner's Southeast Region is centered in Florida, with offices in Fort Meyers, Jacksonville, Miami, Tallahassee, and Tampa.
  • Prior to joining Lochner, Benedico was a Vice President, Regional Transportation Manager at Tetra Tech, responsible for managing the resources of the roadway design, storm water design, and construction management service lines in Florida.
  • Over the span of his 30-year career, Benedico has served in progressive leadership positions including transportation design director, roadway engineering service leader, transportation engineering discipline leader, senior project manager, and senior transportation manager.