Data and information management

A former deputy governor of the Bank of Canada says that there are inherent governance challenges that come with the cryptocurrency sector that must be addressed.

The path toward embracing a new digital landscape and learning how to thrive within it, however, is not always so clear.

Researchers used ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence-driven text generator, to create a new strain of malware capable of bypassing traditional controls.

There were hundreds of millions of data breaches in 2022, which nonetheless represents a major improvement from previous years.

Plus, cybercriminals go corporate, and other news and updates from the accounting technology world.

Remote workers, by their very nature, are more vulnerable to cyber threats. One study suggests that the best way to get them to take these threats seriously is fear.

How much to increase your prices; latest ransomware; marketing on social media; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Cryptocurrency-enabled cybercrimes are growing in sophistication, aided by criminal groups that increasingly mimic legitimate corporate structures.

These pain points can be debilitating when trying to build and run a successful business — but there are solutions.

As 2023 comes into view, the specter of 87,000 new IRS employees has gotten the attention of accountants and bookkeepers — as well as small and midsized business owners.

Recent news of tax solutions leaking data to third parties like Facebook have raised concerns about how accountants can protect client privacy in the age of big data.

Clients are increasingly demanding a more technologically-connected practitioners who is well-versed in digital communications and security.

In this edition of the Frontier, Marcum's CIO talks about how the audit solutions market may evolve in response to recent trends.

Accounting practices that are not already taking cybersecurity seriously need to make it a top priority now.

Data indicates that over 5 million people have had malware steal their personal information and put up for sale for scammers.

If money makes the world go round, the accountant is the axis, and managerial accounting is the gravity.

In addition to safeguarding their own data, accountants must also maintain security at their firms, and keep client data secure.

A recent report from AuditBoard says that cybersecurity and data privacy are among the key risks facing internal auditors today.

Audit committees are including more disclosures within proxy statements, but there's a disconnect between what investors expect and what companies are willing to disclose.

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration said the Internal Revenue Service has been successful at preventing ransomware attacks on its systems.