Around Town
Effectively Delegating Your Way to Better Work/Life Balance
On April 26th, 2024, CRI Partner Becky Hammond presented "Effectively Delegating Your Way to Better Work/Life Balance" at the AFWA Annual Half-Day CPE Event in New Orleans, LA, to women accountants and finance personnel.
GASB Statement No. 96, Subscription-Based IT Arrangements
On October 30th, 2023, CRI Partner Jose Aponte presented GASB Statement No. 96, Subscription-Based IT Arrangements, to the HFMA in New Orleans, LA. Jose presented an update on GASB 96 at the HFMA Region 9 annual conference.
Healthcare Hodgepodge: Reimbursement and Financial Reporting Hot Topics
On March 22nd, 2024, CRI Partner Jose Aponte presented a session on the overview of DGME/IME changes at the Louisiana HFMA Webinar. Jose covers DGME/IME changes, provider cap resets, Louisiana reimbursement, and 2023 accounting updates, reimbursement changes, timelines, and financial impacts for healthcare accounting teams.
Newton County Chamber of Commerce
On February 2nd, 2024, CRI Partner Gary Boteler provided an Income Tax Update to the B2B Network Group in Covington, GA. Gary relayed information on tax-business updates to the Newton County Chamber of Commerce members.
Is It Time?
On May 7th, 2024, CRI Partner Gary Boteler delivered a presentation titled "Is It Time?" at Covington First Presbyterian Church. This event was tailored for elderly members of the church and the general public and aimed to provide valuable guidance on navigating life's transitions, such as retirement, independent living, and hospice, with confidence.
UCF Annual Accounting Conference
On May 9th, 2024, CRI Partner Yvonne Clayborne presented at the UCF Annual Accounting Conference in Orlando, FL. Yvonne and Cheri Swain co-presented to a group of CPAs and UCF alumni on the issues and opportunities in the advisory space at the UCF College of Business.
Giving and Receiving Feedback
On February 28th, 2024, CRI Partners Wendy Boetticher and Debbie Gray delivered a presentation titled "Giving and Receiving Feedback" at the NM State Univ - Beta Alpha Psi meeting. The presentation discussed how feedback serves as a cornerstone for professional development and emphasized the importance of active listening in closing the feedback loop. Their insightful session resonated strongly with both accounting students and professor mentors, garnering a positive reception.
Adjusting to an Evolving Workforce
On May 7th, 2024, CRI Partner Scott Bailey presented at the North Carolina Captive Insurance Association Annual Conference in Asheville, NC. Scott joined a panel with Claire Richardson (Hylant Group, Inc.), Will Motley (Johnson Lambert), and Jordan Paszek (Pinnacle Actuarial Resources) to discuss the evolving challenges of identifying and retaining talent within the captive insurance market. The discussion was aimed at captive managers, insurance owners, risk officers, and CFOs.
MUS Insurance Day
On April 4th, 2024, CRI Partner Joseph May spoke at MSU Insurance Day regarding Fraud and the Insurance Industry. This event, organized by MSU Risk Management and Insurance, featured Insurance Commissioners from several states, along with a few hundred agents and other insurance-related professionals. addressed major issues related to fraud in the insurance industry and provided insights for insurance professionals from various areas of practice, including regulators, agents, and insurance company professionals.
7th Annual Atlanta IIA Government and Not-For-Profit Conference
On January 19th, 2024, CRI Partner Doug Mims spoke at the 7th Annual Atlanta IIA Government and Not-For-Profit Conference virtually for the Atlanta Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Doug provided a detailed overview of key accounting and auditing standards affecting community financial institutions, banks, fintech, etc. He highlighted the evolving Internal Standards for Auditing and the International Professional Practices Framework, emphasizing the new Global Internal Audit Standards draft. The course covers the 5 domains and 15 principles within them, offering participants a solid foundation in the updated standards.