ThomsonReuters

JANUARY 28, 2021

The final regulations generally retain the provisions of the proposed version (see our Checkpoint article ), while adding provisions intended to further clarify the rules. The post WHD Finalizes Regulations for Determining Independent Contractor Status Under the FLSA appeared first on Tax & Accounting Blog Posts by Thomson Reuters.

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M&A Leadership Council

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Our answer? Our counsel is to use these confirmed business decisions as opportunities to reduce ambiguity further and establish as much focus and clarity as possible. Not until you’ve done THIS – created a comprehensive Integration Strategy Framework (ISF). What is an Integration Strategy Framework?

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ThomsonReuters

AUGUST 11, 2022

QUESTION: Our company sponsors a self-insured health plan, and employees who perform plan administration functions have access to electronic protected health information (PHI). appeared first on Tax & Accounting Blog Posts by Thomson Reuters. How do we control access to PHI to comply with the HIPAA security rule?

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MAY 13, 2021

The rule was issued in final form in January 2021 with a March 8, 2021 effective date, but was almost immediately subject to a regulatory freeze (see our Checkpoint article ), and then delayed to May 7, 2021 (see our Checkpoint article ). The withdrawal is effective May 6, 2021. Contributing Editors: EBIA Staff.

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ThomsonReuters

APRIL 27, 2023

Jackson Women’s Health Organization , which concluded that the Constitution does not prohibit states from regulating or banning abortion (see our Checkpoint article ), HHS’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has proposed regulations to modify the HIPAA privacy rule to prohibit certain uses and disclosures of information about reproductive health care.

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ThomsonReuters

JUNE 10, 2021

Employers had requested clarification from the EEOC on the rules applicable to vaccination incentives in light of the withdrawal of proposed EEOC regulations earlier this year that would have limited incentives under many employer-sponsored wellness programs to de minimis amounts (see our Checkpoint article ). Available at [link].

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ThomsonReuters

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The 2021 regulations were previously frozen, delayed, and withdrawn, but a court vacated the withdrawal and held that the regulations were effective (see our Checkpoint article ). The post DOL Proposes to Rescind and Replace FLSA Independent Contractor Regulations appeared first on Tax & Accounting Blog Posts by Thomson Reuters.

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Audit Board

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Watch the conference highlights below, read the top takeaways from some of the keynote sessions, and continue the conversation by registering for our ongoing thought leadership webinar series. Our core AI principles are simple: AI must be secure, purpose-built, human-centric, intuitive, and connected.

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ThomsonReuters

JUNE 3, 2021

Although other CAPs have required a third-party monitor (see our Checkpoint article ), a compliance representative (see our Checkpoint article ), or both (see our Checkpoint article ), those CAPs involved multimillion-dollar settlements and breaches of PHI affecting large numbers of individuals. Available at [link].

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M&A Leadership Council

JUNE 8, 2023

Our answer? Our counsel is to use these confirmed business decisions as opportunities to reduce ambiguity further and establish as much focus and clarity as possible. Not until you’ve done THIS – created a comprehensive Integration Strategy Framework (ISF). What is an Integration Strategy Framework ?

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ThomsonReuters

JULY 21, 2022

EBIA Comment: A recent OCR cybersecurity newsletter explained how an IT asset inventory can strengthen HIPAA security (see our Checkpoint article ). For more information, see EBIA’s HIPAA Portability, Privacy & Security manual at Sections XX.D (“Resolution Agreements”) and XXX (“Core Security Requirements”). Available at [link].

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ThomsonReuters

JANUARY 28, 2021

It will be interesting to see whether settlements of this magnitude continue in the wake of the recent court decision criticizing some of OCR’s enforcement procedures (see our Checkpoint article ). You may also be interested in our webinar “ HIPAA Breaches: Preparation and Response ” (recorded on 9/10/20). Available at [link].

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ThomsonReuters

APRIL 24, 2023

At the core of every audit is the identification and assessment of risks of material misstatement, which is critical given the potential impact on a company’s financial position. This blog series will explore some of the notable changes within SAS 145 and will discuss how firms can prepare and get ahead of the change.

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ThomsonReuters

MAY 20, 2021

EBIA Comment: As illustrated by recent DOL cybersecurity guidance (see our Checkpoint article ), concerns for information security are spreading beyond HIPAA. For more information, see EBIA’s HIPAA Portability, Privacy & Security manual at Sections XXIX (“Security Requirements: General Concepts”) and XXX (“Core Security Requirements”).

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Internal Audit 360

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

More than two years of hard work by our staff and Standards Board has resulted in a remarkable draft of the new Global Internal Audit Standards, which I believe will help lead internal auditors into the future,” says Anthony Pugliese, IIA president and CEO in the special edition of the newsletter.

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APRIL 7, 2022

For myself, and many of you in the financial services or banking industry, there’s an increasing degree of regulation that brings a large degree of regulatory compliance risk… What are our blockers to being compliant with various regulations, whether it’s the U.S. They’re just going to say, ‘thank you very much, stop wasting our time.’

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ThomsonReuters

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

QUESTION: As a TPA for group health plans, we are considering contracting with a cloud service provider to back up our clients’ electronic protected health information (ePHI). and XXX.B (“Core Security Requirements: Administrative Safeguards”). appeared first on Tax & Accounting Blog Posts by Thomson Reuters.

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Reynolds Holding

MARCH 24, 2024

In our recent paper, we address the main factors that have shifted the European takeover environment away from its original pro-market stance. A version of this post appeared on the Oxford Business Law Blog, here. While FDI reviews are crucial for national security, they are objectively at odds with an open takeover market.

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Audit Board

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

As internal auditors, we typically perform our work according to the methodology adopted by our organization. By performing over 250 mystery audits, I’ve sharpened my core audit skills through exposure to numerous businesses. My Experience With Mystery Shopping. Lesson 2: Think From a Customer’s Perspective.

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Audit Board

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

As internal auditors, we must do all we can to stand out in our roles. Ask Questions About Everything Inquisitiveness is a core quality of a good auditor, and professional curiosity is a skill you can practice by keeping up with industry and audit trends. I want to share a few of the most effective ones with you in this article.

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ThomsonReuters

APRIL 22, 2021

Adopted last December, PTE 2020-02 allows financial institutions and investment professionals who provide fiduciary investment advice to receive various forms of otherwise prohibited compensation if they comply with certain requirements (see our Checkpoint article ). Fiduciary Definition. Contributing Editors: EBIA Staff.

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ThomsonReuters

JULY 7, 2022

Jackson Women’s Health Organization , which concluded that the Constitution does not prohibit states from regulating or banning abortion (see our Checkpoint article ), HHS’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued guidance addressing HIPAA privacy protections around reproductive health care. Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v.

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ThomsonReuters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

For those future-proof accounting firms, adopting advisory services as part of their core offerings will be critical in expanding their service offerings, retaining clients, increasing revenue, and developing deeper relationships. appeared first on Tax & Accounting Blog Posts by Thomson Reuters. What is the future of accounting?

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ThomsonReuters

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In the second installment of our three-part series on e-invoicing, we will explore how e-invoicing and continuous transaction control (CTC) regulations impact tax compliance, and examine some of the challenges and considerations that corporate tax teams may encounter.

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M&A Leadership Council

JANUARY 3, 2022

Our answer? Our counsel is to use these confirmed business decisions as opportunities to reduce ambiguity further and establish as much focus and clarity as possible. It’s not a trick question: “How do you know you are ready to launch integration planning?” What is an Integration Strategy Framework ?

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Audit Board

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Watch the conference highlights below, read our top takeaways from some of the keynote sessions, and continue the conversation by registering for our ongoing thought leadership webinar series. Risk management is how we help our organizations create and protect value, and risk bedlam is no time to keep our heads down.

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ThomsonReuters

OCTOBER 4, 2021

John calls sharing these insights into our lives our “ands”. After a year of change , our bonds with co-workers have deepened whether we realize it or not. The core of your organization is the collective ‘ands’ of your people. For example, I’m an accountant and a painter (or whatever motivates you outside of work).

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Deal Law Wire

MARCH 18, 2021

From working, to shopping, to socializing, most aspects of our daily lives have moved to the online world. The author would like to thank Malcolm Woodside, Articling Student, for his significant contribution to this blog post. Stay informed on M&A developments and subscribe to our blog today.

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Internal Audit 360

JANUARY 16, 2024

The enemy is a battalion of ever-evolving threats, and our weapons are layered defenses built on meticulous analysis and proactive vigilance. This constant state of war demands laser focus on the areas where our defenses are most likely to breach, those insidious weak points that act like holes in a network’s security posture.

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ThomsonReuters

MARCH 31, 2022

Business associates are directly liable for compliance with the security standards and some of the privacy standards (see our Checkpoint article ) but not the electronic transaction standards.]. The NSG has recently focused attention and resources on compliance, including highlighting the functionality of the ASETT application.

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Audit Board

JUNE 13, 2022

Building up our project management capabilities can enable managers and teams to focus on the work that really matters, free from distractions resulting from tasks going off track or timelines spinning out of control. While each project is unique, all successful audit projects are guided by core principles of project management.

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ThomsonReuters

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

A court previously declined to dismiss a plan participant’s invasion of privacy claim based on this incident (see our Checkpoint article ).) and XXX (“Core Security Requirements”). You may also be interested in our webinar “ Learning the Ropes: An Introduction to HIPAA Privacy & Security ” (recorded on 5/14/20).

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ThomsonReuters

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

A court previously declined to dismiss a plan participant’s invasion of privacy claim based on this incident (see our Checkpoint article ).) and XXX (“Core Security Requirements”). You may also be interested in our webinar “ Learning the Ropes: An Introduction to HIPAA Privacy & Security ” (recorded on 5/14/20).

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Audit Board

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In an era of the Great Resignation and Quiet Quitting, we must all be focused on nurturing our people. Green tasks are core to performance. Gold tasks are what contribute to our reputation and legacy. We have to get ourselves and our teams out of the red tasks through automation and by working smarter.

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ThomsonReuters

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Your mission statement, core values, and goals should be easily accessible to everyone. If you can articulate your values, show off our company culture, consider the candidate’s point of view, and highlight growth opportunities you will be able to attract top talent. . Candidates want to know your firm. What do you stand for?

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 22, 2020

EBIA Comment : These provisions expand and extend certain relief announced earlier in the COVID-19 emergency (see our Checkpoint article ). However, core cafeteria plan principles remain in place: cashouts of unused contributions and retroactive election changes generally are not permitted. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, H.R.

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ThomsonReuters

OCTOBER 7, 2021

The EEOC has provided separate guidance on federal employment laws (see our Checkpoint article ).) The post OCR Guidance Addresses HIPAA Privacy Rule’s Application to COVID­­­-19 Vaccination Inquiries appeared first on Tax & Accounting Blog Posts by Thomson Reuters. OCR: HIPAA, COVID-19 Vaccination, and the Workplace (Sept.

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