Professional practice of behavior analysis

Investment industry heavyweights CFA Institute, GSIA and PRI announce harmonized definitions for responsible investment approaches

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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The work to harmonize terminology also serves to deepen understanding of the nuances of responsible investment approaches.

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  • The work to harmonize terminology also serves to deepen understanding of the nuances of responsible investment approaches.
  • It counters confusion about what different responsible investment strategies seek to achieve by clearly differentiating the objectives of approaches, such as ESG integration and impact investing.
  • The harmonized terminology contained in the joint resource responds to shifts that have taken place in the responsible investment landscape.
  • These updated definitions reflect the reality that responsible investment approaches can be applied to a wide range of investment styles and asset classes, spanning both public and private markets.

University of Phoenix Leadership Join UPCEA Webinar on Diversity Fatigue and DE&I in Post SCOTUS Ruling Webinar

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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The webinar explored the concept of "Diversity Fatigue," which encompasses the emotional strain experienced by postsecondary leaders when their institution's DE&I commitment differs from their personal dedication to the cause.

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  • The webinar explored the concept of "Diversity Fatigue," which encompasses the emotional strain experienced by postsecondary leaders when their institution's DE&I commitment differs from their personal dedication to the cause.
  • "University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, and our commitment to serving that population is part of the equation.
  • Earlier this year, she was selected to serve on the UPCEA Board of Directors’ Diversity & Inclusive Excellence Committee for a one-year term.
  • Dr. Underwood earned her Ph.D. in Educational Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Executive Certificate in Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Management from Georgetown University, and Diversity and Inclusion for Human Resources Certification from Cornell University.

Practice Panda Brings Integrated Digital Services Approach to Tax & Accounting Space

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tax and accounting professionals now have a new partner to help them showcase their expertise to clients and to help navigate the daily challenges of running a professional practice.

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  • Mostad Marketing Cloud, Integer, and TaxVid, three leading solutions of digital services for tax and accounting professionals from Client Centric Communications, Inc., announced today that they are rebranding and merging into one solution called Practice Panda.
  • This internal merger brings together years of expertise in marketing, website development, and video content creation specifically for tax and accounting firms.
  • Together as Practice Panda, they will offer tax and accounting professionals a comprehensive digital services platform from one location.
  • Our commitment is to help tax and accounting professionals save time by providing practice management tools and client-centric content, which will free up more time to focus on essential client services."

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman Launches Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Audit Defense Task Force

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Falcon Rappaport & Berkman (FRB) has launched a task force to help businesses defend Employee Retention Credit (ERC) audits and investigations.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Falcon Rappaport & Berkman (FRB) has launched a task force to help businesses defend Employee Retention Credit (ERC) audits and investigations.
  • The IRS has recently expressed concerns about questionable ERC claims, often orchestrated by unethical "ERC Mills", leaving business owners vulnerable to severe penalties.
  • If you or your business require ERC assistance, contact the Task Force at [email protected] .
  • Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP is a full-service law firm proudly advising clients seeking solutions to their most complex matters.

EDUCAUSE Focuses on Empowering Members in New Strategic Plan

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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The plan focuses on developing, connecting, and empowering members, the greater higher education community and technology professionals of all types to embrace digital transformation across the industry.

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  • The plan focuses on developing, connecting, and empowering members, the greater higher education community and technology professionals of all types to embrace digital transformation across the industry.
  • EDUCAUSE’s new strategic plan aims to guide the association into the future and elevate partnerships with campuses and industry colleagues to co-create solutions designed for the current challenges faced in higher education.
  • EDUCAUSE leads the way, advancing the strategic use of technology and data to further the promise of higher education.
  • To learn more about the strategic plan from John O'Brien, President & CEO of EDUCAUSE, visit: https://er.educause.edu/articles/2023/10/introducing-the-new-educause-st...

Practice Panda Brings Integrated Digital Services Approach to Tax & Accounting Space

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tax and accounting professionals now have a new partner to help them showcase their expertise to clients and to help navigate the daily challenges of running a professional practice.

Key Points: 
  • Mostad Marketing Cloud, Integer, and TaxVid, three leading solutions of digital services for tax and accounting professionals from Client Centric Communications, Inc., announced today that they are rebranding and merging into one solution called Practice Panda.
  • This internal merger brings together years of expertise in marketing, website development, and video content creation specifically for tax and accounting firms.
  • Mostad Marketing Cloud, Integer, and TaxVid, three leading solutions of digital services for tax and accounting professionals from Client Centric Communications, Inc., announced today that they are rebranding and merging into one solution called Practice Panda.
  • Together as Practice Panda, they will offer tax and accounting professionals a comprehensive digital services platform from one location.

New ISACA Research: 59 Percent of Cybersecurity Teams are Understaffed

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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These findings are key to helping shape action plans, as organizations continue to grapple with a complicated threat landscape and understaffed teams.

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  • These findings are key to helping shape action plans, as organizations continue to grapple with a complicated threat landscape and understaffed teams.
  • (Graphic: ISACA)
    Fifty-nine percent of cybersecurity leaders say their teams are understaffed, according to the ninth annual survey—which explores the latest cybersecurity threat landscape, hiring challenges and opportunities, and budgets, with insights from more than 2,000 security leaders around the world.
  • More than half (56 percent) of cybersecurity leaders say they have difficulty retaining qualified cybersecurity professionals, though this number is down four points from last year.
  • Despite the difficult threat landscape, only 42 percent have a high degree of confidence in their cybersecurity team’s ability to detect and respond to cyber threats.

Tampa General Hospital and USF Team Up to Strengthen Pipeline of Nurses with Training and Education

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and the University of South Florida announced today plans for a new nursing simulation lab at the USF Health College of Nursing to offer advanced training for nurses as they prepare to join the health care workforce. The announcement will be celebrated later today as part of the college's 50th Anniversary Jubilee Gala at the Tampa Museum of Art, following the annual nursing "pinning ceremonies" for graduating seniors.

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  • That's why we're expanding access to education and training for Tampa Bay nursing students – to grow our pipeline of essential health care professionals in this region," said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital.
  • The USF and Tampa General affiliation began in 1970, when Tampa General became the primary teaching hospital for USF's Morsani College of Medicine and residency programs.
  • The Jubilee year for the USF Health College of Nursing is 2023, marking 50 years of excellence in nursing education.
  • Tampa General Hospital is proud to sponsor the gala event on Sept. 28, 2023, at the Tampa Museum of Art.

PhiusCon Houston 2023 Presents Sought-After Keynote Speakers & Cutting-Edge Workshops on Passive Building

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tickets to PhiusCon Houston, the leading passive building conference for climate-conscious building design, construction and science are selling fast! The much-anticipated conference recently announced an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, intro courses, and more.

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  • Popular Annual Conference Showcases the Future of Building Tech, Legislation, and Net-Zero Construction
    HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tickets to PhiusCon Houston, the leading passive building conference for climate-conscious building design, construction and science are selling fast!
  • The much-anticipated conference recently announced an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, intro courses, and more.
  • This November 7-10, 2023, PhiusCon, hosted by Phius , a non-profit organization delivering the industry standard for climate-specific zero-energy building, is coming to Houston for its 17th year.
  • Texas Case Studies Session: Five experienced passive building practitioners will share their experiences working on projects around Texas, the growth of passive building and affordable passive building strategies in the state.

Hon. Ruth Bogatyrow Kraft Named Chair of FRB's Labor and Employment Practice Group

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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Ruth Bogatyrow Kraft has been named Chair of the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group.

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  • Ruth Bogatyrow Kraft has been named Chair of the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group.
  • Ruth's practice continues to enhance FRB's capacity to advise businesses and organizations throughout the U.S.
    As an accomplished attorney and former judge with the New York State Department of Labor, Ruth has extensive experience in employment and labor law.
  • "We are delighted to have Ruth step into the role of department head for our Labor and Employment practice," Managing Partner Kenneth Falcon said.
  • "In the past 8 months, I have been privileged to participate in incredible collaborations related to employment law," FRB Partner and Chair of Labor & Employment Ruth Kraft said.