Taxes August 3, 2023
TIGTA Says IRS Isn’t Properly Controlling Sensitive Tax Information
The report found that required tracking documents, such as Forms 3210, Document Transmittal, are not included with these shipments and/or not prepared properly.
Taxes July 13, 2023
IRS and Security Partners Announce Special Summer Series
This marks the eighth year that the Security Summit partners have worked to raise awareness about these issues through the "Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself" campaign.
Accounting July 3, 2023
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.
Advisory June 28, 2023
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.
June 21, 2023
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.
Accounting June 20, 2023
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.
Accounting June 14, 2023
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.
Accounting June 1, 2023
ShareFile Launches New Accounting Solution
The new solution from ShareFile improves client experiences by delivering simple, frictionless interactions.
Accounting May 22, 2023
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.
Technology May 22, 2023
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.
Accounting April 21, 2023
Five Ways to Help Clients Maintain Accuracy in Financial Reporting
The future of financial reporting will show an increased use of automation and artificial intelligence to improve the efficiency and accuracy of an organization’s checks and balances.
Accounting March 22, 2023
Most Fortune 500 Firms Were Victim of Phishing in Last Year
A company's reputation, which may have taken years or even decades to build, can be irreparably damaged in just seconds due to a single security breach.