Taxes October 21, 2026
Tax Pros: After the Oct. 15 Deadline, Time to Update Your Security Plan to Include AI
Tax professionals are being urged to preview their security plans and IT readiness.
Technology October 19, 2026
Click Every Link. What’s the Worst That Could Happen?
How fake IRS notices and client document lures target accounting firms, and how to build a “report it, don’t click it” culture before busy season.
Technology October 12, 2026
How to Get Your Firm Breached: Use the Same Password Everywhere
One login for the tax software, the client portal, and the bank is easy to remember. It is also easy to steal.
Small Business October 5, 2026
5 Ways Oversharing Work Information on Social Media Can Put Businesses At Risk
An IT expert urges businesses to pay closer attention to what employees are sharing online and offers practical advice for businesses and employees on how to reduce the risks associated with their digital footprint.
Technology October 2, 2026
What the FTC Safeguards Rule Actually Requires From Tax and Accounting Firms
A plain-language breakdown of what the FTC Safeguards Rule and IRS Publication 4557 mean for tax and accounting firms.
Firm Management September 10, 2026
The Audit Trail Your Firm Can’t Afford to Be Missing
Why audit logging is a firm-wide issue, not just an IT one.
Firm Management July 29, 2026
Opinion: The AI Trickle-Down Myth
When we vet an AI tool, we ask for the SOC 2 report. We check whether it trains on our data. Good instincts, but the wrong question.
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 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.
Technology May 19, 2026
Rightworks Touts New Solutions, Partnerships During First Day of RightNOW26
RightNOW26, the signature event of accounting cloud service provider Rightworks, kicked off this week in San Antonio, TX, where new innovations and partnerships were announced to help address the rapidly evolving threat landscape for the accounting profession.
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.
Technology April 5, 2026
Cybersecurity Expert: Why Your Business Needs This One Thing That 62% of Companies Already Have
A cybersecurity expert explains why cyber insurance has become a must-have for modern businesses, with 62% of companies now having a policy in place.