When are Focus Cfo franchisees authorized to execute a BAA?
Focus_Cfo Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Business Associate Agreements (BAA). In accordance with Focus CFO policy, Franchisees are never authorized to execute a BAA as prepared by the client. Focus CFO has a standard BAA that can be provided to a client, in cases when a BAA is required by the client. Franchisees are authorized to execute a BAA only when prepared through Focus CFO's centralized preparation process only. When a BAA is required with a client, Franchisees are also asked to execute additional documentation for Focus CFO indicating the Franchisee is aware of the requirements of the BAA and will be in ongoing compliance with Focus CFO policies and procedures surrounding clients where a BAA in place.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 37–126)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Focus Cfo Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are generally not authorized to execute Business Associate Agreements (BAA) as prepared by the client. Focus Cfo does, however, have a standard BAA that can be provided to a client when one is required.
Franchisees are authorized to execute a BAA only when it is prepared through Focus Cfo's centralized preparation process. This means the franchisee must use the BAA that Focus Cfo provides and cannot alter it or use one provided by the client.
Furthermore, when a BAA is required with a client, Focus Cfo also requires franchisees to execute additional documentation indicating that the franchisee is aware of the requirements of the BAA and will remain compliant with Focus Cfo's policies and procedures related to clients with a BAA in place. This ensures that franchisees understand their obligations and responsibilities when handling sensitive client information under HIPAA regulations.