News and Insights from ATC

A new modern-day crime has many companies learning an expensive lesson about the importance of strong internal control procedures.  The crime is commonly known as Social Engineering Fraud or Impersonation Fraud, and it all starts with a seemingly innocent “notice”...

Sean McDonald, PwC Partner@iamseanmcdonald sean.mcdonald@pwc.com The 2016 holidays are over and I bet technology was on everyone’s gift list. According to PwC’s 2016 Holiday Outlook, shoppers planned to spend 10% more this holiday season; an average of $1,121 each,...

For any new company, the last thing anyone wants to think about is litigation, especially litigation involving intellectual property claims. Indeed, as an IP Litigator, I am usually the last person in my firm that a start-up company wants to hear from or ever need....

Among the most significant and widespread changes at play in the modern financial landscape is the result of changing attitudes toward accounting and finance. The economic panics and highly publicized corporate fraud cases of the 21st century have enacted some...

"If you want something done right, do it yourself." We've all used that phrase when frustrated by the inability to get things done just the way we want. It's similar to the dilemma faced by software vendors and intelligent device vendors when trying to figure out...

ATC is in the early stages of planning our 2017 St. Edward's University Internship Program, and we are so excited to get started! Earlier this year, we sent out a member survey that was centered around our members' knowledge of and interest in the program, and through...

Is ADA Website accessibility litigation the new fertile ground for plaintiff bar…..read on if you have a strong constitution! According to a recent post on ADA Title III News and Insights blog, the number of federal lawsuits alleging inaccessible websites continued to...

Outlined are the most important principles and critical components of an effective software licensing and monetization program to successfully respond to today's rapidly changing marketplace. The white paper below will describe the proven Software Monetization Best...

Digital is further accelerating this pace of change, as we all face evolving competitive and technological demands from unexpected places. Competition now often comes from unexpected places and innovations in technology allow startups to compete head-to-head with...

Startup companies are often built on a great idea and the passion of an entrepreneur. The time and money for the company is spent getting the technology just right, which means branding is often an afterthought. But, branding is crucial for the success of any company,...