Fall 2017 issue of Horizons

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A publication by RubinBrown LLP Fall 2017

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RubinBrown News

Furious Rush of Digital Disruption

Chairman & Managing Partner John F. Herber, Jr., CPA, CGMA

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How Audit Methodologies Will Change in the Future

Denver Managing Partner Michael T. Lewis, CFA, CGMA

Industry Updates

Denver Resident Manager Gregory P. Osborn, CPA, CGMA Kansas City Managing Partner Todd R. Pleimann, CPA, CGMA Las Vegas Managing Partner Glenn L. Goodnough, CPA, CFE St. Louis Managing Partner Frederick R. Kostecki, CPA, CGMA

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CONSTRUCTION

HEALTHCARE

PUBLIC SECTOR

REAL ESTATE 24 It’s a Record Period of Growth for the Multi-Family Industry Multi-family units saw record increases in new units entering the market in 2016. Cyber Security Remains a Significant Challenge for Manufacturers & Distributors Enhancements to current processes expose organizations to new risks. 20 MANUFACTURING & DISTRIBUTION Technology Advances in the Construction Industry Drones, 3-D modeling and smart clothing are just a few tools improving construction sites.

Healthcare’s Biggest Disruptor: Blockchain & EHR Interoperability Blockchain technologies are poised to manage and maintain holistic healthcare data.

How Technology has Changed Government

Governments are turning to social media and connected devices to address the public.

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NOT-FOR-PROFIT

Editor Dawn M. Martin

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TRANSPORTATION & DEALERSHIPS

Cyber Security Effects in Today’s Fundraising

Technology Advances in Transportation

Art Director Jen Chapman

Online donations are a growing trend; protecting organization and donor information is vital.

New innovations bring safety features to an industry heavily reliant on technology.

Designer Brendan Coleman

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GAMING

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LAW FIRMS

Placing Bets on Disruptive Technology Gaming customers’ changing expectations inspire innovation in the industry.

Cyber Security: What Law Firm Leaders Need to Know Cyber security is a top concern; understand and implement standards in your organization.

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