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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.

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

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.