Firm Management August 31, 2026
How Accounting Firms Can Protect Against the Rising Threat of Vishing
Accounting and CPA firms hold exactly the kind of data that makes them an attractive target.
Firm Management August 17, 2026
Standing Desks, Ergonomics, and What It Means for Accounting Firms
For firms managing tight deadlines during filing season, an ergonomics review is a low-cost, high-leverage way to protect staff capacity when it matters most.
Firm Management August 10, 2026
Why Root Cause Analysis Deserves a Permanent Place in Your Firm’s Incident Response Plan
Root cause analysis works best when it's treated as a standing part of incident response rather than an occasional deep-dive reserved for major breaches.
Firm Management August 3, 2026
Your MFA Might Not Be the Safety Net You Think It Is
A newer phishing technique is bypassing multi-factor authentication without cracking a single password — and accounting firms are a natural target.
Financial Reporting July 17, 2026
Federal Cybersecurity Mandate Suspended: What the CMMC Pause Teaches Firms About Protecting Client Data
A stalled defense compliance program offers a timely lesson for accounting and tax practices.
Taxes July 12, 2026
What the 2026 ‘Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself’ Campaign Means for Your Firm this Summer
Get ready for next tax season with a real security program instead of a folder that only gets opened when an audit demands it.
Firm Management July 6, 2026
Why Accounting Firms Should Rethink Hardware Timelines as Computer Prices Climb
A global memory chip shortage is driving computer prices sharply higher, and the increase is not expected to be short-lived.
Auditing June 30, 2026
Clients Who Wait for a Financial Audit Notice Pay Far More Than the Engagement Fee
There are practical steps that hold up well regardless of which regulatory framework applies to a given client.
Firm Management June 22, 2026
What Firms Need to Know About MFA When Staff Change Mobile Phones or Devices
Multi-factor authentication is one of the most important security controls a firm can maintain, but can cause headaches when changing devices.
Firm Management June 16, 2026
Hackers Are Bypassing MFA to Compromise Accounting Firm Microsoft 365 Accounts
It exploits a legitimate feature of Microsoft 365, requires no fake website, and works precisely because it uses Microsoft's own infrastructure.
Artificial Intelligence May 9, 2026
The AI Audit Your Firm Hasn’t Done: Hidden Costs That Could Hit Your Bottom Line
The potential hidden costs of AI in accounting firms are real, material, and worth a careful assessment.
Firm Management April 6, 2026
NIST’s New Password Standards: Why Accounting Firms Should Rethink Complexity
For accounting firms juggling numerous client portals, tax platforms, and cloud services, password fatigue can lead to riskier behavior—like reusing passwords.
Contributors
Amy Vetter
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Becky Livingston
Accounting & AI Marketing Consultant
Brian Tankersley
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Garrett Wagner
CPA, CITP, CEO and Founder of C3 Evolution Group
Jim Boomer
CPA, CITP, CEO
Ken Berry, JD
CPA Practice Advisor Tax Correspondent
Kristy Short, Ed.D.
Accounting Content Specialist
Mary Girsch-Bock
Contributing Writer
Randy Johnston
MCS, MCP
Roman Kepczyk
CPA, CITP, CGMA
