If you’ve ever owned a home in a neighborhood that has a homeowners association, you likely know that you have to pay those fees to avoid a lien being placed on your property, which could complicate your life in annoying ways. But on the flip side, paying those fees should mean you also reap the benefits like landscaping, community pool management, security, or maintenance.

Now that artificial intelligence (AI) has more fully engrained itself into the digital world and economy, it makes sense that the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)—as the organization that sets the most recognized auditing standards in the U.S.—would have an opinion on AI use, particularly in terms of the possibility of related SOC-compliance issues.

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Schellman & Company, LLC, a leading provider of attestation and compliance services and top 50 CPA firm, is pleased to announce the successful carve-out of Cohen & Company's System and Organization Controls (SOC) Practice. In this transaction, Cohen & Company’s SOC practice, including select personnel, will transition to Schellman. This strategic relationship is a testament to the outstanding values and focus on company culture, quality, and client service the two firms mutually share.

Ever seen an Olympic runner trip during their race? They’re on the biggest stage, having done all that work, and then somehow, something goes wrong and their shining moment ends in heartbreak for whatever reason—an errant pebble on the track, accidental tangling with another competitor, too much or too little momentum.

In the digital marketplace, certification authorities (CA) play an important role as trust anchors on the Internet—their primary goal is to establish confidence, confidentiality, integrity, and authentication during various digital communication and transaction scenarios, enabling secure interactions and protecting sensitive information. But that makes it imperative that these CAs remain trustworthy themselves, and in this, WebTrust audits can help.

Now that we're in the middle of Disability Pride Month, Schellman is proud to announce the official launch of SchellmanABLE, an Employee Advocacy Group (EAG) that has been a long time in the making.

TAMPA, FLA. – July 26, 2023 – Schellman, a global leader in attestation and compliance services, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Walsh as the company's new Chief Financial Officer. With her exceptional expertise in financial and operational initiatives, Walsh is set to spearhead Schellman's financial strategy and shape a future of unparalleled growth and success.

In the world of compliance, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) have historically proven to be invaluable tools that enable innovation and collaboration while also helping meet evolving demands. Now, as a widely trusted tech-enabled partner for global compliance, Schellman is taking advantage—we’ve now introduced new open APIs for our renowned AuditSource® platform.