Data security

The Internal Revenue Service and its partners in state tax authorities and the tax preparation industry are teaming up this week on a special campaign to highlight the dangers of tax scams and identity theft at this time of year.

Audit committees at public companies have been upping the amount of disclosures they have been providing in proxy statements, especially when it comes to cybersecurity and non-audit services.

Internal auditors are keeping a close eye on emerging risks as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, with cybersecurity at the top of the priority list.

Practices’ problems, by firm size; remote tax obligations for services; hammering the basics; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

How to network; testing cyber defense; Pandora the explorer; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Two TIGTA reports still see room for improvement, however.

A review found 8,332 individual international 2018 returns filed with potentially erroneous or fraudulent refunds that weren’t identified.

The framework enhances security and compliance — and can even improve audits.

Pittsburgh-based managed service provider Vertical Solutions will combine operations with HBK IT.

Assessing the delays; myths about preparers;the numbers behind the season;and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Changes in practice and the business environment generated by the pandemic have broadened the areas of liability for accountants.

Comparing your fees; auditing climate goals; new marketing blog; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

The need for business leaders and executives to add strategic IT experts to their roster of trusted advisors is long overdue.

Crayons and improving workflow; Deloitte goes to law school; certified importance; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

The service is alerting practitioners about some of the warning signals of taxpayer identity theft.

Fraudsters are using pandemic-related themes to trick tax pros into making themselves vulnerable.

The Internal Revenue Service is asking tax professionals to help clients who fell prey to identity thieves who have been filing unemployment claims in their names during the pandemic.

Tech experts from across the profession share 14 of their best tips for protecting you and your clients.

Right Networks' Roman Kepczyk shared critical security strategies with attendees at the AICPA's major annual conference.

CPA firms are becoming increasingly concerned about clients who have lax cybersecurity in place.