Outsourcing: A Lifeline for Tax Time Challenges?

As the end of 2024 approaches and a new fiscal year looms, accounting firms are gearing up to streamline their services for the tax season, a critical period requiring meticulous preparation and precision. Amid growing regulatory complexities and expanding client bases as new businesses across multiple industries emerge, firms face challenges that demand innovative adaptation. […] Read more

Gearing Up for Tax Season: The Cybersecurity Risks to Your Accounting Practice

Tax season isn’t just a flurry of spreadsheets and filing deadlines—it’s when accounting firms become data powerhouses and high-value targets for cybercrimes. From Tax File Numbers and bank accounts to clients’ business records flowing through digital pipelines, cybercriminals seize the opportunity, lying in wait to exploit vulnerabilities during the busiest time of the financial year.  […] Read more

The Christmas Crime Spree: Is Your Accounting Practice Ready for Holiday Cyber Threats?

‘Tis the season to be wary! Cybersecurity reports highlight a significant rise in cybercrime during the festive period, with 43% of annual cyberattacks targeting small to medium-sized businesses during the holidays.  In December 2023 alone, accounting firms experienced:  68% of financial services breaches targeted firms with fewer than 100 employees.  Response times to cyber incidents doubled […] Read more

Cyber Security Act 2024 Changes: What It Means for Accounting Firms’ Data Protection and Compliance

Gone are the days when cybersecurity was merely a matter of internal risk management for firms and businesses. In an era of rapid digitalization and the growing capabilities of artificial intelligence and machine learning, client data held by firms and financial entities is as valuable as currency. And a single data breach can bring an […] Read more

Accounting Cybersecurity: Why Identity is the New Battleground

Controlling Identity = Safeguarding Client Trust  In today’s digital landscape, accounting firms play a critical role as custodians of their clients’ most sensitive financial information, including credentials for banking, tax, and corporate governance systems. As cyber threats evolve, the importance of protecting these identities has never been more crucial.  The Evolving Threats Targeting Accounting Firms  […] Read more

5 Ways Accountants Can Secure Their Firm’s Cybersecurity

In today’s digital age, accounting firms are prime targets for cybercriminals. With the vast amount of sensitive financial data handled daily, an accounting firm’s security strategy is critical – not only for protecting clients but also for preserving the firm’s reputation. Unfortunately, many firms aren’t as secure as they could be…  To help keep your […] Read more
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