Data security

Are ransomware hackers the 21st century Robin Hood? Plus nine other developments in technology from this past month, and how they’ll impact your clients and your firm.

The latest scheme claims to need a taxpayer’s bank account information to direct deposit a stimulus payment.

Internal auditors are facing risks during the COVID-19 pandemic in business continuity, crisis management, cybersecurity and other areas, according to a new report.

Auditors can help companies improve the reliability of their cybersecurity disclosures, according to a new report from the Center for Audit Quality.

CFOs and senior finance executives are dealing with a growing number of responsibilities and demands as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report.

The service is better at detecting identity theft in business tax returns, according to a new report, but it’s still letting many potentially fraudulent claims get through.

Cybersecurity audit software maker gets seed funding, online tax research tool available for individual tax topics, and more.

Companies are continuing to increase the level of audit committee disclosures in their proxy statements, according to a new report from the Center for Audit Quality and Audit Analytics.

Elusive cybersecurity pioneer John McAfee was arrested in Spain for tax evasion in the U.S.

The coronavirus pandemic is creating new exposures for accounting firms, and exacerbating others.