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It's Compliance Tip Tuesday! If your business engages in significant transactions with Fedwire, you are required to conduct an annual audit. Ensure you’re staying compliant with Fedwire's requirements for secure and efficient transactions. GBQ’s expert team offers tailored solutions to keep your credit union organized and audit-ready.

Learn more about our comprehensive consulting and auditing services at https://hubs.ly/Q03QKQN20 and strengthen your compliance strategy today!

The 29th annual Spirit of Construction Gala, hosted by the Spirit of Construction Foundation, took place on October 25, 2025, at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. GBQ professionals, Ryan Kilpatrick, Chad Williams, and Glenn Wissemeier were able to celebrate the construction industries contributions to the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area!

This is an exclusive event tailored for IT professionals and partners in charge at BDO Alliance CPA firms. GBQ’s Doug Davidson and Todd Baumann will join BDO Alliance USA IT Roundtable members at their IT Conference in Cincinnati on November 3-4, 2025, to present “Preparing Your CPA Firm for AI and Automation: Strategy, Risk and Readiness.” Seventy-three percent of CPA firms are using AI in some capacity, but only 14% have a formal, written plan. Roundtable members can expect to discuss the topic of AI in accounting firms from five dimensions of capability: AI Strategy, Data Enablement, Technology & Tools, Operations, and, of course, People.

In 2025, approximately 50% of cyberattacks target small to mid-sized businesses with fewer than 1,000 employees. Common threats include phishing, website hacks, data breaches, and ransomware. According to BD Emerson, 60% of small businesses impacted by a cyberattack shut down operations within six months. Don’t let that be your business!

GBQ’s Business and Technology Solutions team can help strengthen your cyber defenses to make sure your business doesn’t become another statistic. Connect with us to learn more! https://hubs.la/Q03PSz_n0

GBQ’s passion was on full display at yesterday’s event, Fun and Victory, as we celebrated the outstanding contributions of our teams, departments, and individuals! Whether it was a bold accomplishment or a quiet act of kindness, our honorees made us proud. Congratulations to our Candy Jar Count winners and Costume Contest champions for bringing laughter and excitement to yesterday! The enthusiasm and teamwork of our community remind us that GBQ’s growth is built on supporting one another and our clients.

Thank you to everyone who attended our Tax Townhall event on October 21st at our Columbus office. At this event, GBQ tax experts Tim Schlotterer, Chris Dean, Scott Eichar, Sara Goldhardt, and Mark Silvaggio provided valuable insights into the latest tax updates from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act! Please visit our website for more information about this event. https://hubs.la/Q03PXP-10

In 2025, small to mid-sized businesses with fewer than 1,000 employees face heightened cyber risks. Is your business prepared? The 2025 Ponemon Cost of Insider Risks Global Report shows that 63% of organizations save time and 59% save money on breach response with effective insider risk management.

GBQ’s Business and Technology Solutions team can strengthen your defenses to keep your business secure. Connect with us to learn more! https://hubs.la/Q03PSyfV0

Doug Davidson, Director of GBQ’s Business Technology Solutions, will lead the Technology First Cybersecurity & Infrastructure/Cloud Joint Event on October 22nd in Dayton. At this event, Doug Davidson will dive into the Cyber Defense Matrix, a framework that is a game-changer for prioritizing cybersecurity and aligning business goals. Learn more about this impactful session.

https://hubs.la/Q03PbqFv0

Join us for an insightful Tax Townhall, where industry experts will discuss key tax strategies and updates to empower your business.

What to expect:
- A clear breakdown of key provisions impacting both business and individual taxpayers
- Strategic planning opportunities to reduce tax liability and unlock value
- Live Q&A with GBQ's tax professionals
- In-person and virtual attendance options for your convenience

Why should you attend? This isn't just another tax update- it's your chance to understand how sweeping legislative changes can create opportunity. Our experts will guide you through what's permanent, what's phasing out, and what it all means for your bottom line.

Secure your spot today by clicking the link to register! https://hubs.la/Q03NM_Wj0

Doug Davidson, Director of GBQ’s Business Technology Solutions, is slated to speak to members of the University of Toledo's Family Business Center, on October 28th from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, focusing on cybersecurity for family-owned businesses. Doug will provide a clear playbook of "quick-win" controls, measurable ways to assess people and external risk, and a simple incident response plan tailored to multi-generational enterprises.