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The Remote Access Challenge
By Bobby Simpson, CIO, Finley & Cook Tribal casinos have some very unique technical challenges. When I took over management of IT at Finley & Cook, PLLC (F&C) about 15 years ago, I had to […]
Finance & Compliance
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None of Us Is Thrilled to See Tax Season Coming Again
As if we haven’t been through enough, tax season is upon us again. Even accountants wince a little at the thought of tax season. There’s no doubt that players club team members, hosts and slot […]
Finance & Compliance
TG&H Interactive Webinar: Title 31 Simplified – How Technology is Changing the Game
TG&H and Finley & Cook hosted a webinar on November 5, 2020 on the basic principles of Title 31 compliance, detail the updates to the regulations that are impacting our industry, and demonstrate new ways […]
Finance & Compliance
Technology Solutions that Keep You in Compliance
Sponsored post by Finley & Cook Hear more from Finley & Cook’s Rachel Loudon on the upside of this innovative CPA firm and how they are developing technology and compliance solutions. Nobody knows better than Finley […]
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The Risks that Accompany New Technology Make Compliance More Difficult
By Doug Parker, Raving Partner and Back of House Systems Lead Auditor, Finley & Cook Question: Title 31 compliance has presented different challenges over the years. In part, this is because the law and the […]
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What Operations Will Survive and Thrive in the Near and Long-Term?
The past few months have profoundly impacted the world. Much of what we do, and certainly the way we operate, has changed as well. The old saying that “normal” is just a setting on the […]
Finance & Compliance
Top Five Things We’re Getting Wrong Financially
Insights for Tribal casino operators and marketers I recently had the honor of participating in a panel at the Raving NEXT: Indian Gaming Analytics & Marketing Conference with John Cirrincione, CEO and GM of the […]
Finance & Compliance
Tying up Those Loose Strings on the Use of Gaming Money
Key areas of concern we should keep in mind as we make spending decisions The tide of regulatory scrutiny from the NIGC has risen recently. More casinos are undergoing “Internal Control Assessments” from the NIGC. […]
Finance & Compliance
Properly Safeguarding the Assets of the Casino and Tribe
Can your financial statements be reasonably relied upon? I think it might be good to apologize now. This subject isn’t exciting, but like exercise, you have to push through the pain to get the benefit. […]
Finance & Compliance
Understanding Key Financial Statements – Part II
A deeper look at your balance sheet In Part I of “Understanding Casino Financial Statements,” we discussed that two things are needed to understand financial reports, perspective and expectations. You have to have something to […]
Finance & Compliance
Gaining a Deeper Insight Into Casino Performance
Perspectives and expectations of financial reports Understanding financial statements is not just a role reserved for bean counters, CFOs and your casino’s GM. It’s important that anyone who wants a seat at the table, whether […]