Ed is a Managing Director and leader of our Financial Services Industry IT practice. He has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, serving in a broad variety of IT leadership roles, both as an bank IT executive and a software and IT services provider. Prior to Protiviti, Ed was a technology executive at a Top 10 U.S. bank where he focused on merger and acquisition integrations, business and IT transformation, enterprise architecture, and enterprise data. Earlier, Ed spent nearly 20 years with a large, international IT services firm providing software development, systems integration, merger and acquisition support, and application management services to financial services companies across the U.S. Ed is also a former Chair of the Large Financials Advisory Board for Fidelity Information Services.
Technology December 30, 2024
The move comes days after Bench left thousands of its customers scrambling before year end and with the 2025 tax season right around the corner by announcing Dec. 27 it was shutting down.
Small Business December 30, 2024
December’s fall in confidence was led by consumers over 35 years old; consumers under 35 became more confident.
Payroll December 30, 2024
Despite a conservative outlook for 2025, salary increases remain at a healthy rate by historic standards and amid higher total payroll expenses (which include salaries, bonuses, variable pay and benefit costs).
Accounting December 27, 2024
The roller coaster continues, as the 5th U.S. Circuit Court's decision on Dec. 26 suspends the deadline once again for most reporting companies to file BOI reports with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.
Small Business December 27, 2024
2024 saw major news events and ongoing trends that are significantly shaping the profession, including how professionals practice, how firms operate, and your business and individual clients.
Advisory December 27, 2024
Marketing automation offers you a dynamic approach to streamline lead nurturing, making the client acquisition process more efficient and personalized.
Technology December 26, 2024
Brian Tankersley, CPA, and Randy Johnston discuss the technologies and processes they see having the greatest impact on the accounting profession in the coming year.
Small Business December 26, 2024
Existing-home sales grew in November, according to the National Association of Realtors. Sales advanced in three major U.S. regions and remained steady in the West. Year-over-year, sales climbed in all four regions.
Payroll December 26, 2024
34% plan to staff vacated positions, while 63% will increase the number of contract professionals on their teams. Robert Half is a talent solutions and business consulting firm.
Auditing December 26, 2024
In a Dec. 19 comment letter to the SEC, the AICPA says the new requirements adopted by the PCAOB last month would particularly burden small and midsized firms, as well as unintentionally hurt capital markets and the investing public.
Payroll December 24, 2024
In total, Comeau caused a tax loss to the IRS of approximately $1,150,000. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Accounting December 24, 2024
FinCEN has extended the Jan. 1, 2025, deadline for most reporting companies to file beneficial ownership information reports with the Treasury Department until Jan. 13, 2025, after a federal court of appeals lifted an injunction on Dec. 23 that had halted the new law.
