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Caseware Welcomes Danielle Supkis Cheek as Vice President, Head of Analytics and AI

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Caseware International , a global leader in cloud-enabled audit, financial reporting and data analytics solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Danielle Supkis Cheek as Vice President, Head of Analytics and AI.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Caseware International , a global leader in cloud-enabled audit, financial reporting and data analytics solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Danielle Supkis Cheek as Vice President, Head of Analytics and AI.
  • Supkis Cheek joins Caseware from MindBridge where she was Vice President of Strategy and Industry Relations.
  • David Osborne, Chief Executive Officer at Caseware remarked, "As a renowned industry expert, Danielle will bring a fresh perspective and a wealth of industry knowledge to our team.
  • Caseware is committed to staying at the forefront of innovation and AI is transforming and redefining how we approach analytics and data-driven decision-making.

Caseware Welcomes Danielle Supkis Cheek as Vice President, Head of Analytics and AI

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 21, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caseware International , a global leader in cloud-enabled audit, financial reporting and data analytics solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Danielle Supkis Cheek as Vice President, Head of Analytics and AI.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caseware International , a global leader in cloud-enabled audit, financial reporting and data analytics solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Danielle Supkis Cheek as Vice President, Head of Analytics and AI.
  • Supkis Cheek joins Caseware from MindBridge where she was Vice President of Strategy and Industry Relations.
  • David Osborne, Chief Executive Officer at Caseware remarked, "As a renowned industry expert, Danielle will bring a fresh perspective and a wealth of industry knowledge to our team.
  • Caseware is committed to staying at the forefront of innovation and AI is transforming and redefining how we approach analytics and data-driven decision-making.

BUXTON HELMSLEY NOMINATES FOUR HIGHLY QUALIFIED DIRECTORS TO FOSSIL GROUP BOARD TO HELP END YEARS OF SHAREHOLDER SUFFERING

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Buxton Helmsley Group, Inc. (together with certain of its affiliates, "BHG" or "we"), which has an approximate 1.4% interest in Fossil Group, Inc. ("Fossil" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FOSL), today announced its intention to nominate four highly qualified director candidates to the Fossil Board of Directors (the "Board") at the Company's 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

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  • Alexander Parker, Senior Managing Director at BHG, said, "Fossil is a beloved brand that has delighted millions of customers for years.
  • "Given the Board's abysmal judgement and failure to oversee management for years, the need for immediate change at Fossil is abundantly clear.
  • As a result, Buxton Helmsley is nominating four highly qualified directors with the required skillsets, financial and operational acumen, track records of creating shareholder value, and integrity to restore Fossil's credibility and rebuild trust with investors.
  • She is also Head of Strategy, Consulting at Seramount, a professional services and research firm committed to advancing high-performing, inclusive workplaces.

COSO Names Chair Lucia Wind as its first Executive Director

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Board of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) announced today that COSO Chair Lucia M. Wind has been named as COSO's first-ever full-time Chair and Executive Director, effective December 1, 2023.

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  • First-of-its-kind position reinforces board's commitment to enhance COSO; expand significance for future generations of business professionals
    NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Board of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ( COSO ) announced today that COSO Chair Lucia M. Wind has been named as COSO's first-ever full-time Chair and Executive Director, effective December 1, 2023.
  • Serving as COSO's Chair and Executive Director, Wind will expand on her role leading COSO in fulfilling its mission and - elevating COSO as the authority to help organizations drive improvements across the Committee's key areas of focus.
  • This first-of-its-kind role in COSO solidifies the importance COSO's Executive Board has placed on dedicating resources to taking COSO to the next level and elevating its importance for the future of business.
  • "Lucia has already made great strides for COSO, bringing our mission to life through her deep knowledge, transformative spirit, and forward-thinking vision for the organization," said Doug Prawitt, Ph.D., CPA., Lead Director of COSO.

Hilton Global Associates Acquires IDD Group to Expand Due Diligence Presence for Private Equity and Law Firms

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Hilton Global Associates Inc. (“Hilton Global”), a leading provider of timely, relevant, and actionable investigative due diligence, announced today the successful acquisition of Investigative Due Diligence Group LLC (“IDD Group”), a New York City-based company with a significant legacy of expertise in servicing private equity groups and law firms.

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  • Hilton Global Associates Inc. (“Hilton Global”), a leading provider of timely, relevant, and actionable investigative due diligence, announced today the successful acquisition of Investigative Due Diligence Group LLC (“IDD Group”), a New York City-based company with a significant legacy of expertise in servicing private equity groups and law firms.
  • “The newly combined strengths of Hilton Global and IDD Group will boost our already robust client-centric approach to conducting business,” said Melissa Kelley-Hilton, Founder and CEO of Hilton Global.
  • “IDD Group brings a wealth of experience and complementary expertise to Hilton Global,” said Jennifer Mannino.
  • “On behalf of IDD Group, I can't express the excitement we have for what this union with the Hilton Global family will bring,” said Kerry Ann Sullivan.

GETZLER HENRICH NAMES DANIEL O'BRIEN MANAGING DIRECTOR

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

In announcing Mr. O'Brien joining Getzler Henrich, Joel I. Getzler, Co-Chairman of Getzler Henrich said, "We are pleased to have Dan as part of the Getzler Henrich team. As a distinguished turnaround and operations improvement leader with outstanding experience in situation assessment, resource allocation, strategic planning and business restructuring—both in the US and globally -- he will significantly help grow our services to meet the needs of our expanding client base."

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Daniel O'Brien has joined Getzler Henrich & Associates, ( getzlerhenrich.com ) one of the nation's oldest and most respected middle-market corporate restructuring and operations improvement firms, as a Managing Director in the firm's New York Office.
  • In announcing Mr. O'Brien joining Getzler Henrich, Joel I. Getzler, Co-Chairman of Getzler Henrich said, "We are pleased to have Dan as part of the Getzler Henrich team.
  • Mr. O'Brien joins Getzler Henrich from FTI Consulting, where he has been Managing Director since 2019.
  • He has also served as a Senior Consultant to boutique turnaround management firms, a Director in Deloitte's Reorganization Services Group, and a Director at E&Y Restructuring LLC.

Delta Consulting Group Welcomes Jimmy Pappas as Managing Director

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

WOODBRIDGE, Va., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Consulting Group (Delta), a leading firm focused on project advisory, investigations, risk mitigation and dispute resolution services, is pleased to welcome Jimmy Pappas as Managing Director.

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  • WOODBRIDGE, Va., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Consulting Group (Delta), a leading firm focused on project advisory, investigations, risk mitigation and dispute resolution services, is pleased to welcome Jimmy Pappas as Managing Director.
  • Prior to joining Delta, Jimmy led the forensic accounting practice of a national accounting firm and spent more than 13 years with Big Four accounting firms.
  • Jeff Fuchs, Delta's Chief Executive Officer, expressed his enthusiasm for the new addition to the Delta team, stating: "We welcome Jimmy to Delta as a new Managing Director.
  • His knowledge of forensic accounting and expertise in responding to regulatory inquiries makes him a welcomed asset for Delta."

J.S. Held Consulting Experts Recognized by Who's Who Legal (WWL)

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

JERICHO, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global consulting firm J.S. Held proudly announces the recognition of consulting experts in Construction, Financial Advisory & Valuation, Digital & Data, Forensic Accounting, and Asset Recovery by Who's Who Legal (WWL). Learn more about the J.S. Held consulting experts recognized by WWL here: https://www.jsheld.com/about-us/news/js-held-consulting-experts-recogniz.... WWL annually identifies the foremost legal practitioners and consulting experts in business law, based upon comprehensive, independent research.  

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  • Held consulting experts in Construction, Financial Advisory & Valuation, Digital & Data, Forensic Accounting, and Asset Recovery recognized by WWL.
  • Held proudly announces the recognition of consulting experts in Construction, Financial Advisory & Valuation, Digital & Data, Forensic Accounting, and Asset Recovery by Who's Who Legal (WWL).
  • WWL annually identifies the foremost legal practitioners and consulting experts in business law, based upon comprehensive, independent research.
  • Held experts in construction consulting have been recognized as industry thought leaders and future leaders, professionals who are eminent quantum, delay, and technical experts with unparalleled expertise into quantifying costs and damages.

J.S. Held Consulting Experts Recognized by Who's Who Legal (WWL)

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 7, 2023

JERICHO, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global consulting firm J.S. Held proudly announces the recognition of consulting experts in Construction, Financial Advisory & Valuation, Digital & Data, Forensic Accounting, and Asset Recovery by Who's Who Legal (WWL). Learn more about the J.S. Held consulting experts recognized by WWL here: https://www.jsheld.com/about-us/news/js-held-consulting-experts-recogniz.... WWL annually identifies the foremost legal practitioners and consulting experts in business law, based upon comprehensive, independent research.  

Key Points: 
  • Held consulting experts in Construction, Financial Advisory & Valuation, Digital & Data, Forensic Accounting, and Asset Recovery recognized by WWL.
  • Held proudly announces the recognition of consulting experts in Construction, Financial Advisory & Valuation, Digital & Data, Forensic Accounting, and Asset Recovery by Who's Who Legal (WWL).
  • WWL annually identifies the foremost legal practitioners and consulting experts in business law, based upon comprehensive, independent research.
  • Held experts in construction consulting have been recognized as industry thought leaders and future leaders, professionals who are eminent quantum, delay, and technical experts with unparalleled expertise into quantifying costs and damages.

Fraud Costs Americans Billions of Dollars Annually

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

DES PLAINES, Ill., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fraud is a pervasive and expensive problem that exacts a heavy toll on both individuals and businesses. According to a study conducted by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), fraud costs organizations worldwide an estimated 5 percent of their annual revenues, which amounts to billions of dollars every year. These crimes drain government resources, erode public trust, and inflict financial and emotional harm on its victims. As part of International Fraud Awareness Week, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the nation's leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to combatting and preventing insurance crime, is encouraging the public to educate themselves about the latest fraud trends in order to prevent becoming a victim.

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  • According to a study conducted by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), fraud costs organizations worldwide an estimated 5 percent of their annual revenues, which amounts to billions of dollars every year.
  • Fraud is a pervasive and expensive problem that exacts a heavy toll on both individuals and businesses.
  • Glawe noted that while advancements in technology have allowed new opportunities for fraudsters, they have also provided innovative solutions to combat fraud.
  • Governments and businesses can work together to develop strategies to combat fraud effectively and ensure criminals are brought to justice.