Connection | 2020 Annual Report Nov. 1, 2019-October 31, 2020 | Seite 26

PROACTIVE SOLUTIONS TO COVID-19 QUESTIONS

To help clients with the ongoing concerns and struggles resulting from the COVID-19 crisis ,
we pulled together a range of solutions and resources to address these new challenges .
RESOURCES ABOUND
Rea is committed to keeping employers and individuals abreast of new information , regulations , and directives related to COVID-19 . To this end , we pulled together ( and continue to update ) a dedicated COVID-19 Resource Center . Check it out at www . reacpa . com / coronavirus .
UNRAVELING PPP & FORGIVENESS
COVID-19 threw businesses for a loop . Overnight , measures were taken to maintain the safety of employees , customers , and the general population . Stimulus payments and government programs to help make ends meet and keep employees on the payroll soon followed . In particular , the Paycheck Protection Program ( PPP ) and subsequent forgiveness has been especially popular – albeit confusing . To make sense of the program , Rea ’ s PPP task force is working to provide greater understanding of the PPP . Contact your Rea advisor to find out how we can help you .
WHAT IS LIFE AFTER CORONAVIRUS ?
Last Spring , the Rea team developed the “ What Is Life After Coronavirus ?” webinar series to provide muchneeded information to help guide businesses , government entities , nonprofits , and individuals . During the series , internal and external thought leaders addressed topics such as how to apply for government assistance , unemployment considerations , how to maintain personal financial wellness , cybersecurity threats , and more . These webinars are available on-demand and we continue to put out several new webinars every month . To access past recordings and to register for future events , visit www . reacpa . com / events .
BUSINESS RESOURCES FOR ALL
Studies show that minority-owned and women-owned businesses face an uphill battle when it comes to securing financing and access to resources . At Rea , we strive to provide equal access to resources , thought leadership , and expertise . So we compiled information specifically

www . reacpa . com / resources-for-minority-owned-businesses . If you have ideas on how we might make this tool better or if you think something should be added , let us know at contactus @ reacpa . com .

CYBER TEAM SEES SUBSTANTIAL GROWTH
Rea & Associates kicked off 2020 with the addition of a dedicated cybersecurity and data protection services duo Shawn Richardson ( Dublin ) and Paul Hugenberg , III ( Wooster ). Since then , the team has grown to include Brian Garland ( Dublin ), Ty Whittenburg ( Dublin ), Jorn Baxstrom ( Wooster ), and Conner Mundy ( Cleveland ). Together , these cybersecurity and data protection experts perform user security awareness training , information security risk assessments , external penetration tests , digital forensics and so much more . To learn more about this service or to discover how much a data breach could cost your organization , visit www . reacpa . com / cybersecurity .
THE RIGHT HR SUPPORT & SERVICES AT THE RIGHT PRICE
COVID-19 emphasized the importance of an organization ’ s HR function . Whether you have three employees or 300 , compliance concerns , employment issues , and unforeseen crises can hurt a company ’ s bottom line , culture , and overall wellbeing . We also know that your HR needs are unique , which is why Rea now offers an HR subscription service . Our four comprehensive HR packages provide employers with the right amount of HR expertise and none of the overhead of hiring another full-time employee . Learn more at www . reacpa . com / HR-subscription .
QUICKFEE
The Rea & Associates payment portal now gives clients more ways to pay . You can now visit www . reacpa . com / make-a-payment to pay by credit card , ACH ( e-check ), or entering into a payment plan .
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