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Importance of Complementary User Entity Controls in a SOC Report
Auditors likely have asked you about SOC (System and Organizational Controls) reports and complementary user entity controls (CUECs) of your service providers and maybe you aren’t 100 percent sure what they are referring to or why it is important. Many service...
2026 Employee Benefit Plans: Things You Need to Know
Each year, the IRS and other governing authorities issue updates to various regulatory requirements and limits that may affect your company’s benefit plan. Below is a highlight of recent updates impacting calendar year 2026. 2026 IRS Limits Employee contributions are...
Recent Updates to the Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program
Understanding the March 2025 VFCP Changes and the New Self-Correction Component The Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced updates to the Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program (VFCP), effective March 17, 2025. These changes are especially relevant for benefit...
2026 Online Tax Filing & Payment Guides
Managing your taxes today often means navigating multiple online systems—at the federal and state levels. To make that process easier, Hawkins Ash CPAs has created a set of practical, downloadable guides to help individuals confidently file, pay, and track their taxes...