Schellman forms new advisory board; New partnership lets Xero users send data to Caseware; Fortanix announces full disc encryption; and other accounting technology stories.

The Internal Revenue Service and its partners have identified half a dozen steps for safeguarding taxpayer information.

It's time to change our outlook and embrace the advancements in performing SOC 2 audits to fully realize the incredible amount of value and competitive advantage the service can provide.

A new template for a 'Written Information Security Plan' is available for practitioners to meet their mandate.

High-income backdown; Direct File collision; the vaping excise mess; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Social engineering raises some serious questions about data protection and compliance of accounting firms.

The Internal Revenue Service issued a warning to tax professionals to be on guard against the identity thieves who are targeting them and their clients.

Plus, Solix Technologies touts enterprise-grade document management on a budget; and other accounting technology news.

After 500 internal penetration tests conducted from 2021-2023, RSM professionals found only 1.6% of organizations had no vulnerabilities at all. Most had around eight.

Automation has led to specialized solutions taking on more features to create powerful combos of capacities, but firms must also keep security in mind.

The Corporate Transparency Act, ostensibly meant to address scams and other crimes, has ironically opened the door to new kinds of scams directed at small-business owners.

In advance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Internal Revenue Service is highlighting how criminals target older citizens.

Cybercriminals are constantly devising new ways to infiltrate your systems, putting your client's confidential information at risk.

Given the financial and reputational repercussions, accounting firms must look for advanced solutions to stay ahead of cybercriminals. One is opting for managed security services.

A cohort of accounting firms is pioneering ways for the rest of the profession to successfully leverage the latest tools and technologies.

Plus, Sage launches two new integrated suites in U.K. and Canada; and other accounting technology updates.

The extent of how many taxpayers were affected by the breach was unknown until now.

Among the concerns of using AI in accounting are the potential risks to the security and privacy of data.

Companies are increasingly prioritizing disclosures around cybersecurity, executive compensation clawbacks and more.