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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / June 6, 2024 / Baker Tilly Baker Tilly's podcast series specifically for professionals in the multifamily housing industry. On this episode of BuzzHouse, host Don Bernards sits down with Gina Ciganik , the CEO of Habitable to discuss the critical role of sustainable and healthy building practices in the housing industry. Diving into the environmental and health impacts of commonly used building materials, Gina shares insights from her organization's research,...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 30, 2024 / Baker Tilly On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, host Mark Ross interviews Ed Ricks , a director in Baker Tilly's Healthcare Solutions Practice. Ed is a former Healthcare System CIO and COO. Together, they discussed several topics related to the overall healthcare environment with a significant lean towards IT related matters. Specific topics of discussion include: The impact of recent ransomware and information security breaches related to...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 24, 2024 / Baker Tilly Authored by Joel M. Laubenstein , Donald N. Bernards Explore the groundbreaking impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) highlighted at Baker Tilly's 2024 DevelUP conference. In an article with The Bond Buyer, Baker Tilly's Don Bernards and Joel Laubenstein share insights on how the IRA has revolutionized tax credits, creating unprecedented opportunities. With over 70 separate tax credits and options to transfer them, the IRA opens...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 23, 2024 / On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, host Mark Ross interviews Krista Pankop , Partner and Leader of Baker Tilly's Not-for-Profit Practice and Behavioral Health Practice. Together they discuss topics and issues addressed during the April 2024 National Council for Mental Wellbeing Conference (NATCON). Topics of discussion include: The increasing demand for behavioral health services Concept of parity relative to behavioral health reimbursement Private...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 22, 2024 / Baker Tilly Authored by Mike Vanderbilt , Mike Cullen As children, we all had our bogeyman. Whatever it was that frightened us, we understood that as we grew older - and stronger, and more knowledgeable - those bogeymen, conversely, would become less frightening. Not so in the world of cybersecurity. Unfortunately, it has proven much more difficult to outgrow the risks of real-world cyber criminals than it was the make-believe monsters that once...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 17, 2024 / Baker Tilly Authored by Adrienne Larmett In the tumultuous landscape of higher education, crisis management has (or should) become an indispensable aspect of institutional governance. From natural disasters to financial turmoil, and now in the era of global pandemics and political activism, colleges and universities face an array of challenges that demand swift and effective response. As custodians of these institutions, board members and trustees...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 15, 2024 / Baker Tilly's podcast series specifically for professionals in the multifamily housing industry. For this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson fly solo to provide some timely news updates about what's going on around the multifamily housing industry. Together, they cover current issues including an update on historics, the NLIHC's "The Gap" report, the retirement of HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge, a public housing update and more!...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 14, 2024 / Baker Tilly Clarifying Tax Credit Transfers Originally published by Baker Tilly Authored by Robert Moczulewski , Jeronimo Aldrete On April 30, 2024, the Treasury Department and the IRS released the final regulations for section 6418, detailed in the Federal Register. These regulations are designed to clarify how the elective transfer of tax credits under section 6418 should be implemented. General rules and definitions The general rules and...

Authored by Dave DuVarney , Jordan Anderson This article provides key takeaways from Baker Tilly's panel discussion on AI at the 2024 Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) 2024 National Conference on Trusteeship (NCT). NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 9, 2024 / With expenditures for artificial intelligence (AI) by schools globally expected to grow from $2.13 billion in 2022 to $25.77 billion in 2030, AI in higher education is becoming increasingly more prevalent...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 3, 2024 / Baker Tilly: Baker Tilly's podcast series specifically for professionals in the multifamily housing industry. Senior government relations advisors at Butler Snow LLP, J. Carley Butler and Esme Thoman sit down with hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson on this episode of BuzzHouse. Together, they take a deep dive into the creation of Texas' low-income housing tax credit program (LIHTC), offering valuable insights into the legislative and regulatory...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 2, 2024 / Baker Tilly Authored by Mark Ross Boards of directors for healthcare providers play a crucial role in preserving financial integrity and operational efficiency. It is essential for boards to remain attentive to emerging industry trends to proactively address potential challenges and exploit opportunities. Awareness of trends allows boards to adjust financial and expansion strategies, refine risk management protocols and update compliance measures...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 1, 2024 / Baker Tilly: Authored by Laurie Horvath A key responsibility of the board of directors is fiduciary oversight, including overseeing financial performance, accounting functions and the engagement and retention of independent auditors. Like other board responsibilities, these obligations are often delegated to a committee. Traditionally, a board appoints a finance committee to oversee financial results, cash management, performance against budget and...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 26, 2024 / Baker Tilly: Baker Tilly's podcast series specifically for professionals in the multifamily housing industry. On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson sit down with the founding partner of Norris George & Ostrow PLLC, R. Wade Norris as he breaks down the complexities of municipal bond markets and how low rates and massive inflows have shaped tax-exempt bond funds in recent years. Press play and discover this informative...

Authored by Mallory Thomas and Brianna Hardy NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 10, 2024 / At the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Great Audit Minds (GAM) conference, Baker Tilly risk advisory partner Mallory Thomas discusses the business impacts of climate-related risk and reporting requirements for environmental, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability . ESG and sustainability-related pressures ESG and sustainability-related regulations ramp up the pressures many organizations...

Authored by Joel M. Laubenstein , Tyler Inda, Serena Walters NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 9, 2024 / What implications does the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) hold for the renewable energy landscape, and how can organizations strategically prepare for it? The GGRF, with its substantial $27 billion allocation, presents an opportunity for stakeholders in the renewable energy sector, including states, investors, developers and tribal entities. By leveraging this fund, organizations can...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 5, 2024 / Baker Tilly Authored by Adrienne Larmett Higher education is at an inflection point, with many institutions fighting for their existence. Changing student demographics and needs, evolving technologies and market demands and the COVID-19 pandemic have compelled colleges and universities to evolve. Simultaneously, institutions are combatting an increasing societal narrative on the perceived benefit of a college degree compared to the rising cost of...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 2, 2024 / Baker Tilly Baker Tilly's podcast series specifically for professionals in the multifamily housing industry. On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson sit down with Dyke Nelson, the founder and managing partner of DNA Workshop. Dyke provides an in-depth analysis on various aspects of office to residential conversions, from construction costs to timelines and the implementation of energy-efficient features. Press play and...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / March 29, 2024 / Baker Tilly Authored by Chris LeBeau Administered by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program gives foreign investors the ability to obtain a U.S. Green Card by investing in job-creating projects. In 2022, the Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) was passed to prevent the misuse of EB-5 funds, which had become more prevalent over the last couple of years due to an absence of oversight. The RIA...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / March 27, 2024 / Baker Tilly Authored by: John Runte Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more and more prevalent in higher education - not only in academics - but across all departments, from the business office to enrollment management and beyond. Now is the time to consider AI and predictive analytics as a strategic pathway to improving student and institutional success. Implementing digital transformation can position your higher education institution for...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / March 25, 2024 / Baker Tilly: Authored by Arun Parekkat Use of artificial intelligence (AI), including applications such as machine learning (ML), where AI software is trained to form its own decision-making criteria based on previous examples of a particular task in life sciences has the potential to transform how we better human health and conduct medical research. According to the Artificial Intelligence Report 2023 prepared by Stanford University in 2022,...