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Understanding the Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) Disclosure
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The Evolution of the Bank Secrecy Act
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The Continued Importance of Risk Assessment for Financial Institutions
The Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) Audit Revisited
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Steering Clear of Bookkeeper Liability Hazards
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IRS Correspondence Letter: Your New Pen Pal the IRS
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CRI Gainesville AROUND TOWN
FGFOA Conference – Coaching & Mentoring I & II
CRI Partner Frank Mason recently presented at the Florida Government Finance Officers Association (FGFOA) 2022 conference. This discussion regarding the coaching and mentorship of young professionals in the industry took place on June 25, 2022.
Gainesville Chamber Lunch & Learn – Start the Great Retention: Optimizing Talent in Your Organization
CRI Partner Frank Mason recently presented the services offered by CRI Advanced Analytics at the Gainesville Chamber Lunch and Learn. Frank discussed how CRIAA services can help companies manage their business' processes.
Chamber Lunch & Learn
CRI Partner Frank Mason recently spoke at the Greater Gainesville Chamber Lunch & Learn meeting. Frank discussed CRI Advanced Analytics and presented an overview of CRI and our services.
Florida Housing Coalition – ERASE Webinar
CRI Partner April Shuping recently presented during the sixth edition of the ERASE webinar series hosted by the Florida Housing Coalition. This presentation, aimed at the successful implementation of Alachua County ERAP programs, discussed some of the challenges faced, lessons learned, and the partnerships within the program itself.
Greater Gainesville Chamber: Lunch & Learn – Creating Optimism: The Power of Resilience
Frank Mason, a CRI Partner in our Northeast Florida office group, recently spoke to the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce. Frank discussed CRI's tax service line and the importance of using a CRI tax professional given the many changes in tax laws.
Florida Association of School Business Officials 2021 Conference
CRI Partners David Alvarez and April Shuping recently presented at the 2021 Florida Association of School Business Officials (FASBO) Conference on October 12, 2021. This presentation covered the “CARES Act: How to Account for it and How to Pass the Single Audit.”
FASBO Conference – CARES Act Lessons Learned and Single Audit Concerns
CRI Partner April Shuping recently joined the Florida Association of School Business Officials (FASBO) conference for a two hour CPE presentation in partnership with CRI Partner David Alvarez.
FGFOA School of Governmental Finance
On October 19, 2021, CRI Partner April Shuping will be presenting during a two-hour CPE eligible session at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort in Daytona Beach, Florida. This session, hosted by the Florida Government Finance Officers Association (FGFOA), will cover a variety of topics including the basics of grants accounting at the basic and intermediate levels.
FICPA State & Local Government Conference
CRI Partner April Shuping will be speaking at the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) State & Local Government Conference on August 26-27 2021. April’s session will cover the CARES Act and discuss some of the lessons learned and single audit concerns.