Vassilis Kontoglis
AI Chatbots and Deepfake Awareness: Navigating Risks and Training Your Team
During AAFCPAs’ recent Nonprofit Seminar (April 2025), Ryan K. Wolff, MBA and Vassilis Kontoglis presented practical guidance to more than 550 attendees on the responsible use of AI tools in the workplace including risk mitigation strategies, security policy considerations, and how to recognize and respond to deepfake threats. This article offers select takeaways for nonprofit […]
FQHCs: Navigating Financial and Operational Challenges Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty
AAFCPAs’ Matthew Hutt, Vassilis Kontoglis, and Ryan K. Wolff offered insights in an educational session titled Navigating Financial & Operational Challenges in FQHCs at CHI 2025! This session was ideal for health center CFOs, COOs, and other decision-makers looking to adapt to the current federal and state funding landscape. In this session, attendees explored how […]
Practical Applications for AI, Automation in Healthcare Finance
AI is reshaping healthcare finance and creating opportunities for providers to improve efficiency and financial performance. With government funding shortages, rising claim denials, and a competitive labor market, automation is becoming an essential tool. Third-party payors are already leveraging AI for claims processing, and providers may benefit from similar technologies. Consider just a few of […]
Understanding the Risks of DeepSeek R1
AI tools have become increasingly integral to both our work and daily lives, assisting with everything from content creation to complex problem-solving. As these tools become more powerful, AAFCPAs’ IT Security team advises that clients take a cautious approach. One such tool making waves is the DeepSeek R1 model, developed by Chinese tech company DeepSeek. […]
Pop-Up BOI Mills Raise Concerns About Data Security
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware of pop-up Business Owner Information (BOI) mills promising to assist with compliance filings. These filings aim to boost transparency by identifying individuals who own or control a business. The injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act remains in effect, and reporting companies are not required to file beneficial ownership […]
Strengthening Cybersecurity: Key Actions to Mitigate Evolving Threats
Boost Your Cybersecurity with These Essential Tips In today’s interconnected world, cybersecurity threats are escalating at an alarming pace. From sophisticated ransomware campaigns to targeted phishing schemes, these attacks underscore the evolving strategies of cybercriminals and the vulnerabilities in current security infrastructures. Several factors contribute to the recent increase in cyber threats. The widespread adoption […]
Safeguarding Against Holiday Season Phishing and Cyber Threats
AAFCPAs would like to remind clients that the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is a prime time for phishing and other malicious cyberattacks. Cybercriminals take advantage of increased internet shopping, debit/credit card use, and the influx of holiday offers to deceive individuals into disclosing sensitive information. Now more than ever, vigilance is required in […]
Seminar Recap: Understanding AI Risks and Establishing Workplace Guidelines
During AAFCPAs’ recent Nonprofit Seminar (April 2024), Ryan K. Wolff, MBA and Vassilis Kontoglis briefed approximately 400 attendees on AI risks and the importance of establishing workplace guidelines. The full session was recorded and may be viewed as a webcast at your convenience. >> The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the workforce brings with […]
Seminar Recap: Decoding RPA for CFOs
During AAFCPAs’ recent Nonprofit Seminar (April 2024), Vassilis Kontoglis and Ryan K. Wolff, MBA briefed approximately 400 attendees on the ways in which nonprofit executives can harness RPA for financial automation. The full session was recorded and may be viewed as a webcast at your convenience. >> Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is transforming finance, accounting, […]