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Plan Sponsor Alert: Department of Labor Unveils Regulatory Agenda for 2023
February 7, 2023SECURE 2.0 was signed into law on December 29, 2022, makes sweeping changes to retirement savings plans. Before plan sponsors can take advantage of the many provisions in SECURE 2.0, the DOL will need to provide additional regulations and guidance on some of the provisions.
Three Key Supply Chain Management Questions for 2023
February 7, 2023Manufacturers will continue to face supply chain headwinds in 2023, a cause for concern following a turbulent few years. Economic uncertainty, supply shortages, rising costs and frustrated customers threaten to impede growth.
Tax-Free Qualified Disaster Relief Payments to Employees in Connection With COVID-19 Will End May 11, 2023
February 6, 2023COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency both end May 11, 2023. After this date COVID-19 cannot be the reason to make tax free "qualified disaster relief payment under IRC Sec. 139.
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Stock Repurchase Excise May Pose Tax Risk for Multinational Groups Operating Cash Pools
February 6, 2023Under interim IRS guidance on new Section 4501 stock repurchase excise tax, U.S. Subsidiaries of foreign-parented groups could be subjected to the excise tax under a "per se" rule.
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Plan Sponsor Alert: Planning for the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and Outbreak Period
February 6, 2023To help the American public endure the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress passed laws that provided billions of dollars in emergency funds to buy vaccines, tests, and other treatments that were free to the public.
SEC Staff Updates the Financial Reporting Manual and Issues Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations
February 6, 2023In January, the staff of the SEC's Division of Corporate Finance published an update to the Financial Reporting Manual and released new Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations.
BDO Talks ERISA Podcast - Episode 27: New Year, New Mindset
February 6, 2023In this episode, co-hosts Beth Garner and Joanne Szupka are joined by Antony Hacking, partner with C-Global Consulting to discuss courageous leadership, the importance of psychological safety and managing difficult conversations. The discussion focuses on actionable tactics and techniques to strengthen your professional relationships.
Fortune 1000 Global Organization Required a Global Privacy and Data Governance Compliance Program
February 5, 2023A company with entities and assets established in the US, EU, APAC, and LATAM struggled to determine the best way to implement a global privacy program that was customized to their business, and it lacked the in-house privacy expertise to operationalize the program and continuously monitor and enhance its capabilities.
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Global 100 Company Hired BDO After Violating the FTC’s Section V, GLBA, GDPR, FCRA, PCI-DSS, CCPA, and GLBA
February 5, 2023A company operating in more than 160 countries hired BDO to develop a response plan, negotiate with global and U.S. regulators, prepare responses to Congress, and serve as the Data Protection Officer.
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The BDO GovCon Week Ahead - February 2023
February 2, 2023Check out the latest issue of The BDO GovCon Week Ahead.
Market Perspectives – Market Review: Investing in Downturns
February 2, 2023After three consecutive quarters of declines in stocks and bonds, the fourth quarter of 2022 saw a reversal as most asset classes advanced.
GSA's OASIS Plus (OASIS+) Draft RFPs Have Been Released: Are You Prepared?
February 2, 2023The General Services Administration (GSA) has announced a new contract vehicle which the agency sees as the “next generation Best-in-Class Multi-Agency Contracts (BIC MAC) for complex non-IT services.”
Preventing Post-Acquisition Disputes
February 2, 2023Precise language is key to avoiding arbitration
State and Local Income Tax Issues to Consider Before Making Your Next Tax Payment
February 1, 2023State and local taxes represent a key and often material part of a business’s total tax liability.
Fortune 1000 Company Hired BDO to Develop a Data Protection Compliance Program
February 1, 2023The Board of Directors of a company tasked its Global Compliance Officer to develop a program to comply with data protection laws in 20 countries, FCRA, COPPA, FTC Act, Privacy Act, OECD’s consumer protection framework, APEC, and GLBA.
Biotechnology and Gene Therapy Company Required HIPAA and Privacy Program Evaluation
February 1, 2023A biotechnology and gene therapy operating in United States, Europe, and Canada with $220 million in revenue and 1,100 employees hired BDO for a HIPAA and Privacy Program Evaluation.
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