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How Accounting Pros Can Leverage Technology to Overcome the Biggest Struggles
Firms need to consider technology as an opportunity – not a challenge - to help drive efficiency and overcome their top five talent-related challenges.
Fast Track Compliance with the IRS Pub 4557 and the FTC Safeguards Rule – a No-nonsense Guide for Firm Owners
By now, most tax preparers are aware they need to comply with the FTC Safeguards Rule and IRS Publication 4557. Failure to do so could result in stiff penalties.
Rolling out Your Firm’s WISP – A Practical Guide for Firm Owners
It only takes one breach to destroy a firm’s good reputation, and breaches are stressful and costly to remediate. Plus, most firms cannot afford the possible FTC penalties for non-compliance.
Confused about IRS Pub 4557 vs FTC Safeguards Rule, and Which Applies to Your Firm?
Practitioners who fall under the ruling may be subject to an investigation by the FTC which could result in steep penalties and fines for not complying - up to $43,000 per day.
WISP Required! Key Components in Your Firm’s Written Information Security Plan
While primarily targeted at companies maintaining more than 5,000 client records (think tax returns), certain safeguard components are required for firms with fewer than 5,000 records.
ShareFile Launches New Accounting Solution
The new solution from ShareFile improves client experiences by delivering simple, frictionless interactions.
Conducting Your Firm’s Security Briefing
All firms should have comprehensive computer and Internet usage policies in place to set guardrails on what is acceptable and secure usage of the firm’s technology infrastructure.
Facebook Parent Company Fined $1.3 Billion by E.U.
The ban on data transfers was widely expected and once prompted the U.S. firm to threaten a total withdrawal from the EU.