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April 18, 2025
IRS clarifies exclusions from remuneration for section 4960 excise tax
IRS Chief Counsel Advice 202515014 clarifies exclusion from section 4960 remuneration for 403(b) plan deferrals and cafeteria plan contributions.
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5 key trends shaping the life sciences industry
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April 18, 2025
IRS further postpones tax filing deadline for taxpayers in North Carolina
Due to lingering effects of Hurricane Helene, IRS grants additional disaster relief to taxpayers located in North Carolina. Affected taxpayers have until Sep. 25, 2025, to file returns and make payments.
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April 18, 2025
Cost Accounting Standards Board proposes changes to CAS
The Cost Accounting Standards Board (CASB) is considering changes to the government’s cost accounting standards (CAS) to align them more with generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP)
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April 17, 2025
Winning market share in times of economic uncertainty
Economic instability shakes things up, customer behavior shifts and competitive landscapes get unpredictable. At such times, some businesses pull back, but the successful ones see an opening.
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April 17, 2025
The value of international project management
Master international project management to navigate global challenges, improve efficiency, and reduce risks.
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April 17, 2025
Adapting to an evolving cybersecurity landscape
In a challenging cybersecurity environment, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce outlines key considerations for middle market organizations.
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Article
April 17, 2025
Creating a secure path to reach your business goals
Addressing and reducing cybersecurity risks is a critical initiative for all organizations as key business functions become more technology-enabled.
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CybersecurityMMBI
CybersecurityMMBI
Article
April 17, 2025
Increasing efficiency and elevating cybersecurity by increasing automation
To enhance cybersecurity processes while increasing efficiency, many middle market companies are evaluating opportunities to leverage automation strategies.
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CybersecurityAutomation
CybersecurityAutomation
Article
April 17, 2025
The board perspective: Developing effective cyber governance
Cybersecurity has rapidly evolved from being a concern within the information technology department to a fundamental function of successful business operations.
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CybersecurityMMBI
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Research
April 17, 2025
Cybersecurity special report | MMBI
Middle market companies depend on effective and resilient cybersecurity controls for ongoing sustainability and growth, but the risk environment remains volatile and challenging.
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MMBICybersecurity
Article
April 16, 2025
Vigilant private equity cyber risk management is critical
RSM cautions about private equity cybersecurity following the release of the RSM 2025 MMBI Cybersecurity Special Report. Read more.
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Private equityMMBI
Article
April 18, 2025
IRS clarifies exclusions from remuneration for section 4960 excise tax
IRS Chief Counsel Advice 202515014 clarifies exclusion from section 4960 remuneration for 403(b) plan deferrals and cafeteria plan contributions.
Read more
Compensation & benefitsLabor and workforce
Compensation & benefitsLabor and workforce
Video
April 18, 2025
5 key trends shaping the life sciences industry
What trends are driving change this year in the life sciences industry?
Read more
Life sciencesBiopharma
Life sciencesBiopharma
Article
April 18, 2025
IRS further postpones tax filing deadline for taxpayers in North Carolina
Due to lingering effects of Hurricane Helene, IRS grants additional disaster relief to taxpayers located in North Carolina. Affected taxpayers have until Sep. 25, 2025, to file returns and make payments.
Read more
North CarolinaFederal tax
North CarolinaFederal tax
Article
April 18, 2025
Cost Accounting Standards Board proposes changes to CAS
The Cost Accounting Standards Board (CASB) is considering changes to the government’s cost accounting standards (CAS) to align them more with generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP)
Read more
Government contracting
Government contracting
Article
April 17, 2025
Winning market share in times of economic uncertainty
Economic instability shakes things up, customer behavior shifts and competitive landscapes get unpredictable. At such times, some businesses pull back, but the successful ones see an opening.
Read more
Management consultingHuman-centered design
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Article
April 17, 2025
The value of international project management
Master international project management to navigate global challenges, improve efficiency, and reduce risks.
Read more
Global servicesManagement consultingStrategy and planning
Global servicesManagement consulting
Article
April 17, 2025
Adapting to an evolving cybersecurity landscape
In a challenging cybersecurity environment, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce outlines key considerations for middle market organizations.
Read more
MMBICybersecurity
MMBICybersecurity
Article
April 17, 2025
Creating a secure path to reach your business goals
Addressing and reducing cybersecurity risks is a critical initiative for all organizations as key business functions become more technology-enabled.
Read more
CybersecurityMMBI
CybersecurityMMBI
Article
April 17, 2025
Increasing efficiency and elevating cybersecurity by increasing automation
To enhance cybersecurity processes while increasing efficiency, many middle market companies are evaluating opportunities to leverage automation strategies.
Read more
CybersecurityAutomation
CybersecurityAutomation
Article
April 17, 2025
The board perspective: Developing effective cyber governance
Cybersecurity has rapidly evolved from being a concern within the information technology department to a fundamental function of successful business operations.
Read more
CybersecurityMMBI
CybersecurityMMBI
Research
April 17, 2025
Cybersecurity special report | MMBI
Middle market companies depend on effective and resilient cybersecurity controls for ongoing sustainability and growth, but the risk environment remains volatile and challenging.
Read more
MMBICybersecurity
MMBICybersecurity
Article
April 16, 2025
Vigilant private equity cyber risk management is critical
RSM cautions about private equity cybersecurity following the release of the RSM 2025 MMBI Cybersecurity Special Report. Read more.
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