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Top Crowe insights – 12/21/2025 
The season of celebrations is here. We at Crowe wish you a warm and festive holiday, and we hope you'll find opportunities to step back from the demands of work and celebrate the things that are most meaningful to you. 

Please note that Crowe offices will be closed Dec. 24-26, as well as New Year's Day. The Crowe Weekly Focus will return on Sunday, Jan. 11. See you in 2026! 
  
01   Welcome Changes in Stock Buyback Excise Tax Rules

Recently released final regulations on the stock buyback excise tax are generally more favorable for taxpayers than proposed regulations published last year. (Short read)

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02   Cybersecurity Risk Assessments: The First Step in Cyber Defense

Cybersecurity risk assessments uncover security gaps and empower leaders to make informed, proactive decisions. A Crowe specialist offers insight. (Short read)

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03   FASB Issues Final ASU on Government Grants for Businesses

Get details of ASU 2025-10, which provides guidance on recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of government grants for businesses. (Moderate read)

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04   How AI Can Transform Public Sector Operations

AI technology can streamline public sector operations and help organizations focus on delivering value, accountability, and better community service. (Moderate read)

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05   Agentic Commerce: Risk Management Challenges

Agentic commerce offers convenience, but it also introduces compliance challenges for financial services organizations. Crowe specialists offer insight. (Moderate read)

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06   Enhance AML Program Strength With a Managed Services Model

Financial services organizations can achieve scalable AML compliance and operational resilience with a managed services model built on expertise. (Short read)

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