Dear IT Expert, My accountants are asking me about my IT Disaster Recovery (“DR”) Plan. What are the key elements of an effective DR plan? Sincerely, Want to be Prepared Dear Want to be Prepared, Your business creates and manages volumes of electronic data essential to your operations, and the impact from loss or corruption… Read more »
Choosing accounting software can be a challenging project for any organization. Each software option includes a different set of features, and most offer multiple pricing plans to choose from, which also vary by feature, number of users, or other factors. In our experience, the more planning and preparation you put into the project, the greater… Read more »
Yesterday, the FBI warned about a new major malware risk, called VPNFilter, which is estimated to have already infected half a million small business and home routers. This new threat impacts some of the most popular router brands including: Netgear, TP-Link, Linksys, MicroTik, and QNAP network storage devices (see full list below). The malware can… Read more »
Dear Finance Expert, I’m a nonprofit board member and admittedly I don’t feel comfortable interpreting financial statements. What should I focus on? What are the important questions I should be asking to meet my fiduciary responsibilities and protect the organization? Signed, Lost in Translation Dear Lost in Translation, Reading financial statements can be flat out… Read more »
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which takes effect on April 1, 2018, extends legal protections for pregnant workers in Massachusetts. Most notably, employers will be required to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions. What does the bill include? The new bill was created to close the gaps between federal law and Massachusetts non-discrimination… Read more »
Dear HR Expert, I am a Director at a Massachusetts nonprofit and I recently was at a workshop where the CORE plan was mentioned. It sounds like it would be an excellent 401(k) option for my organization. How do I know if I am eligible and what are the advantages/disadvantages of participating in such a… Read more »
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