Technology December 18, 2024
Crowe Launches Cyber Risk Management Solution
The top 15 accounting firm and X-Analytics, a cyber risk decisioning application, announced Dec. 17 the launch of Crowe Cyber Economic Risk Analyzer.
Taxes April 8, 2024
How to Keep Clients Protected from Scammers During and After Tax Season
Clients are constantly facing the risk of encountering tax scams, even outside of the annual tax season, as digital threats evolve. It’s important to remain vigilant by staying informed and building up defenses against attacks.
Technology April 1, 2024
Elevating Your Business Through Security Training
Through proper training, your firm and ultimately your clients can significantly reduce the risk of a data breach. Here's how.
Technology February 28, 2024
EisnerAmper Offers Free Cybersecurity eBook
Cyberattacks are a daily threat to any organization and can result in compromised data, damaged client relationships, financial cost, litigation, reputational harm and more.
Taxes February 8, 2024
IRS Cautions Tax Pros About New EFIN Email Scam
The IRS warned that scammers are posing as tax software providers and requesting EFIN documents from tax professionals.
Accounting January 19, 2024
The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast: CES 2024 Walkthrough – Highlights for Accounting Pros
Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, attended CES 2024 in Las Vegas in January, and provide a walkthrough of the technologies they think will have the greatest potential or interest for accounting professionals.
Technology January 18, 2024
Quantum Computing Could Spark Cybersecurity Armageddon, Says IBM
Governments and businesses are not prepared for the havoc quantum computers will sow in cybersecurity by the end of the decade, according to an International Business Machines Corp. executive.
IRS January 10, 2024
Long IRS Delays in Assisting Identity Theft Victims Are ‘Unconscionable,’ National Taxpayer Advocate Says
Nearly 500,000 taxpayers with cases pending at the IRS waited almost 19 months for their identity theft issues to be resolved.
Taxes January 9, 2024
IRS Warns Tax Pros of Another ‘New Client’ Scheme Involving Cybercriminals
The IRS has seen a new round of email scams where cybercriminals pose as potential clients looking for tax help.
Firm Management October 10, 2023
IT Auditors See Cyber Risks, Data Privacy and Talent Shortages as Top Challenges
A new survey conducted by Protiviti and The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) reveals which risks are keeping IT auditors up at night.
Technology September 7, 2023
The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Security Risks Update – Sept. 2023
Technologists Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss the current security and technology risks that accounting, tax, and other financial firms face.
Accounting August 16, 2023
The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Safeguarding Client Data: Update on IRS Pub 4557 – August 2023
Technologists Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss client data security and the new FTC Safeguards Rule: IRS Pub 4557.
Accounting August 15, 2023
SEC Addresses Some of IIA’s Recommendations in Cybersecurity Risk Management Rule
The final rule, “Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure,” requires greater transparency when organizations experience cyberattacks.