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Tiny Rhode Island Town Settles Its Billing Beef With Marcum Over Out of Scope Services

Going Concern

The little 7,997 person town of Charlestown, RI has settled its issues with Marcum after “furious” town officials received an unitemized $55,992 bill for out of scope services on the town’s 2022 audit. The contract stated that fees “will be rendered as the work progresses, and are due and payable upon presentation.”

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Understanding Use Tax

TaxConnex

State-specific regulations also include idiosyncrasies such as the Rhode Island rule that you must send a use tax notification to the customer 48 hours after the order has been placed, rather than after the sale has been made. As with most things related to sales tax, use tax is not a one size fits all answer.

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Stephanie Mansour Named Providence Business News 40 Under 40 Honoree

Withum

Stephanie is a Senior Manager of audit and accounting, specializing in manufacturing and distribution, not-for-profit, healthcare, and employee benefit plans. Outside of the office, Stephanie dedicates her free time to serving the Board of Directors for the Rhode Island chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Client That Fired Marcum Over Audit Quality Compares the Firm to a Doctor Killing 25-50% of His Patients

Going Concern

Concerns over the reputation and legal troubles surrounding the audit firm Marcum LLP have led members of the Chariho School Committee to terminate its contract, moving in a different direction for the first time in 18 years. It may be called The Westerly Sun but this paper is throwing nothing but shade at Marcum.

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FTC Files Case Against RI Firm Allegedly Posing As SBA Lender; Company Claims Error

PYMNTS

A Rhode Island company is facing allegations of falsely claiming to be an authorized lender for the Small Business Association’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). District Court for the District of Rhode Island, alleged that the company, also doing business as SBA Loan Program and SBA Loan Program.com, and its owner John C.

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Eliminate Manual Work and Accelerate Accounts Receivable

CPA Practice

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Withum hosts New Innovation Hub-Like Office Open House in Providence, RI

CPA Practice

Sit/stand desks promote employee well-being, while nautical accents throughout the space pay homage to Rhode Island’s rich maritime heritage. Large windows provide ample natural light and stunning views of the city, including the Rhode Island State House.