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Penetration Testing for CPA Firms: Scope, Expectations, and How to Use the Results
According to the FBI’s 2024 Internet Crime Report, reported losses exceeded $16 billion in 2024 from 859,532 complaints. That scale matters to CPA firms because attackers are no longer guessing. They are targeting organizations that hold concentrated financial and personal data and are expecting weak points they can exploit. For many CPA firms, penetration testing ...
Cybersecurity Checklist for Accounting Firms (2026 Guide)
Accounting firms are now top targets for cybercriminals because they store high-value client records, including W-2 information, SSNs, payroll files, and year-end financials. CPA firms handle this sensitive data daily, yet many still lack a clear cybersecurity checklist to define baseline protections. That gap leaves firms exposed long before a breach is detected. Criminals are ...
7 Compliance Requirements for Accounting Firms (2026 Guide)
Deepfake-based cyberattacks are driving new regulatory enforcement cycles in 2026, including revised FTC Safeguards Rule deadlines, stricter SOC documentation requirements, expanded state-level WISP mandates, and continued HIPAA oversight for firms handling PHI. Regulators signal heightened scrutiny of access controls, data practices, and documentation in 2026. Informal processes and outdated policies will not satisfy auditors. This ...
IT Budget Planning for Accounting Firms (2026 Guide)
Non-CISO cybersecurity spending is growing at a 24% annual rate, signaling that firm leaders, not just IT, now drive technology budgets. This shift changes how you plan your IT budget in 2026, as the budgeting process now influences risk reduction, operational efficiency, and firm-wide compliance. Leaders need an IT budgeting framework that aligns with business ...
10 Cybersecurity Predictions for Accounting Firms in 2026
Cyber threats evolve faster than most accounting firms can respond, especially as attackers rely on AI-driven tools. You face growing pressure to protect client data, maintain compliance, and stay ahead of fast-changing risks. This shift sets the stage for key cybersecurity predictions for accounting firms in 2026. In this guide, you’ll see ten key predictions ...
IT Best Practices for CPA Firms: How to Prepare for Tax Season 2026
Tax season leaves your firm no room for IT failures. One outage can stall your tax software, delay filings, and weaken client trust. CPA firms must secure systems well before deadlines. Cyber risk makes this even more urgent. According to the United States Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies, global cybercrime is ...
How to Prevent Downtime During Tax Season
A network outage during tax season doesn’t just slow your team; it stalls your entire firm. Research from the Uptime Institute shows 54% of major outages cost over $100,000, and 20% exceed $1 million. For accounting firms and CPA firms, that level of downtime means failed e-file submissions, stalled cloud-based applications, and client work that ...
IT Compliance for CPA Firms: 7 Common Mistakes and How to Prevent Them
Cybercrime targeting professional services continues to rise, and CPA firms face more pressure to protect the financial data, tax records, and personal identifiers they manage every day. The FBI reports U.S. cybercrime losses reached $16.6 billion in 2024, a 33% year-over-year increase. For your firm, that impact turns into operational disruption. One compromised mailbox or ...
IT Productivity Solutions for CPA Firms: How Unified IT Services Boost Efficiency
IT productivity solutions for CPA firms are essential because the accounting industry depends on accuracy, secure data, and predictable workflows. Fragmented tools and outdated systems slow even high-performing teams. 97% of accounting firms say their technology is inefficient. These gaps show up in lagging accounting software, duplicated data entry, and IT support that cannot keep ...
Cybersecurity Threats Every CPA Firm Should Prepare for in 2026
According to the FBI’s 2024 Internet Crime Report, U.S. victims lost $16.6 billion to cybercrime, a 33% jump from 2023. For CPA firms, this isn’t background noise; it’s a direct warning. Phishing attacks posing as IRS updates, ransomware that locks down tax files, and third-party software breaches now target the systems your firm depends on ...
The Benefits of Managed IT Services for CPA Firms
Hundreds of data breaches in the first half of 2025 exposed the vulnerability of tax professionals. In the first half of the year, nearly 300 data breaches were reported, affecting up to 250,000 clients, signaling a growing wave of attacks specifically targeting accounting firms. Your CPA firm handles sensitive financial data and strict deadlines, making ...
How to Keep Your CPA Firm Compliance-Ready with Secure IT Infrastructure
In the first half of 2025, financial services surpassed healthcare as the most breached industry, with 387 reported incidents. For CPA firm partners, IT managers, and compliance officers, this signals a heightened threat: client tax returns, payroll records, and financial statements are now high-value targets for attackers. IT compliance for accounting firms goes beyond passing ...
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