It feels like two or three times a day, there is a report in the media about a company admitting its data was breached and customer information, including passwords, was stolen.
Even large firms or companies such as Facebook, Twitter and Target have admitted to breaches.
The truth is, no organization is immune from these attacks.
What most people need to be told is that you need to protect yourself not only by paying attention, but by carefully managing your various passwords.
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A new year ushers in many changes for the Internal Revenue Service, but one massive problem will not go away – backlogs.
While the IRS still must deal with a backlog of mail and a backed-up phone system that leaves taxpayers and practitioners on hold and frequently drops the call, changes are in the works. Among them are a potential new commissioner (Danny Werfel was nominated for the role in November 2022) and an increased budget that will give the IRS billions of dollars to spend, although it has less than two months left to develop a spending plan.
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On Dec. 29, the Internal Revenue Service issued the 2023 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.
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Cleveland Jewish News recently named Zinner & Co. Partner Susan Krantz, CPA, CGMA, one of 18 Difference Makers for 2022.
Krantz joined Zinner & Co. in 1990 and was named a partner in 1999. She possesses over 30 years of experience in audit and assurance.
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A longtime member of the Zinner & Co. family will retire at the end of the year.
Patti Puterbaugh joined Zinner & Co. LLP in Oct. 2000 as the File Room Clerk. Since then, she has made a lasting impact on the firm.
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Zinner & Co. is pleased to continue its support and sponsorship of the Magic of LightsTM, being held at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea, from Nov. 24 through Jan. 2, between the hours of 5:30 and 10 p.m.
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Zinner & Co. is proud to announce the launch of our new website.
Launched on Nov. 9, the new site provides visitors with important information about our firm, along with the services we offer and the specific industries we serve. Do not worry – we still offer comprehensive accounting, audit, tax, and management consulting services – but with a better website! read more…
Zinner & Co. is pleased to continue its support and sponsorship of the Magic of LightsTM, being held at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea, Ohio from November 25, 2020 through January 2, 2021 between the hours of 5:30 and 10 p.m.
Magic of LightsTM is a yearly tradition for many Northeast Ohio families, who marvel at 
thousands of decorative displays and interactive holiday lights.
The event is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations.
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Zinner & Co. is pleased to sponsor and support our long-time client, The Cleveland Play House, and their 20th Annual Festival of Trees.
The Festival is located in the Allen Theatre Lobby and features over 30 holiday trees decorated and sponsored by leading artists, designers and community organizations. In addition to the tree displays, the festival will feature live choral performances and free photos with Santa.
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Zinner & Co. is pleased to continue its support and sponsorship of the Magic of LightsTM, being held at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea, Ohio from November 27, 2019 through January 4, 2020.
Magic of LightsTM has become a yearly tradition for many Northeast Ohio families who marvel at thousands of decorative displays and interactive holiday lights. There are also fun activities for all ages, such as the Jolly Holiday Village, which is an exciting experience where guests can exit their cars to take photos with Santa, decorate snowmen, watch classic holiday movies, play games, enjoy hot chocolate and other seasonal treats, and much more!
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