Holbrook & Manter Registers with the PCAOB

Holbrook & Manter Registers with the PCAOB Holbrook & Manter, CPAs is proud to have become a registered firm with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). As stated on their website: The PCAOB is a nonprofit corporation established by Congress to oversee the audits of public companies in order to protect investors and the … Continued

Would a visual help?

Would a visual help?  We are often asked, “What Service Organization Control (SOC) Report is right for my organization?” We are always happy to meet with any type of business to answer this question in great detail. However, most folks like to know the basics before that first initial meeting. Our friends at the American … Continued

H&M Nominated Again for “Best of Business Award”

The entire Holbrook & Manter team is proud to share that we are a finalist for a Columbus CEO Magazine 2016 “Best of Business” award. We are nominated in the “Best Accounting Firm” category (less than 20 CPAs) this is category #22 on the ballot. We were honored to be named the winner in this category last year. … Continued

Ensure Information Safety with SSAE 16 & SOC 2

In-Depth SOC Audits Protect Your Organization from Data Safety Pitfalls If your organization manages financial, medical or personal data, information safety should be at the forefront of your business plan. A single data breach could sideline an organization for months – or even knock them out of the game altogether. Holbrook & Manter’s team of … Continued

Who Needs a SOC Report?

Many types of industries handle sensitive information. Many times financial information is what falls into the sensitive category, but, keep in mind that medical and healthcare information also belongs in this arena. As does data and much, much more.  This is why having a SOC Report completed is a good idea and a sound business … Continued

A SOC 2 Must Come Before a SOC 3

  By: Mark Welp, CPA, CFE- H&M Principal  We’re all familiar with the saying, “you have to walk before you can run”. Occasionally, this saying comes to mind when our team discusses SOC report options with service organizations. Considering a SOC 3 is the shortest among all of the SOC reports, it’s easy to presume … Continued

Top 3 Factors that Put Businesses At-Risk

How a service organization control report can help cover your major liabilities At a time when each dollar counts & every standard must be met, there are just so many factors that go into a thriving business. Sure, there are details involving positive employee morale that should be addressed, but there are substantial financial & … Continued

Why I became a CITP

  By: William Bauder, CPA, CGMA, CITP- Manager of Assurance and Risk Advisory Services Client service is the top priority for all of us at Holbrook & Manter. This means more than communicating with clients and executing their tasks in a timely manner- it means staying on top of what is happening in not only … Continued

H&M’s William Bauder Earns Esteemed CITP Certification

Holbrook & Manter, CPAs and Professional Services Firm with offices in Columbus, Dublin, Marion and Marysville proudly announces that team member, William Bauder is now a Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP). Mr. Bauder earned his certification through the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The CITP certification is a specialty designation that identifies CPAs … Continued

What you need to know about ALTA

By: Mark Welp, CPA, CFE- H&M Principal  The American Land Title Association (ALTA) is a vital resource for title insurance and settlement companies. This national trade association offers best practices which are designed to help define a strong set of procedures to follow to protect consumer information. Title insurance and settlement companies work hand-in-hand with … Continued