Mobile devices continue to take more of the workload away from computers/laptops every year. Tablets often now come with keyboards, making them a convenient hybrid between smartphones and laptops. [Read more…]

There are many different types of malware out there that can threaten a device or network in a CPA office. From ransomware that encrypts your data to adware that redirects your browser, each is dangerous in its own way. [Read more…]

At the top of the list of things that keep accountants up at night is having client data compromised. Trust and security are two important features a client looks for when they choose a tax preparer or CPA, and one data breach can ruin your reputation for years. [Read more…]

It’s easy to go overboard when it comes to cloud application adoption. There is a cloud service for just about anything an accounting firm might want to do. This includes accounting tools with all the bells and whistles to every-day workflow solutions for task management and human resources. [Read more…]

Some say that remote work is the future of accounting. It’s one of those industries that lends itself to being able to work from anywhere, and thus take advantage of the benefits of remote employees. [Read more…]

The use of cloud technology has revolutionized the accounting industry. Remember when you had to export large accounting files across multiple CDs and deliver them in person to a client? [Read more…]

According Verizon’s 2020 data breach statistics by industry, financial firms had even more data security incidents reported (1,509) than the healthcare industry (798), which has traditionally been a popular victim of ransomware and other cyberattacks.. [Read more…]

Many accounting firms in the Treasure Valley area and beyond have taken advantage of online tax preparation tools. Online tax prep allows them to reach more clients and deliver tax help more efficiently, especially for those unable to visit an office. [Read more…]

One of the latest examples of a law office horror story happened in May 2020 when New York-based firm Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks was hit with REvil ransomware causing loss of data access and stolen client records. [Read more…]

While the connectivity of the cloud has improved workflows for multiple industries, including law firms, it has also brought along with it new security challenges. [Read more…]