Data security

High-quality access logs and data access auditing capabilities bring much of the reporting information companies need to get their arms around a data breach.

As an auditing professional, it's vital that you detect any discrepancies in business tax reports and either try to rectify them or report them to the IRS.

Plus, Expensify adds enhanced insights and custom reporting functionality; IMA launches new cybersecurity certificate program; and other accounting tech news.

In absence of secure systems that clients and staff will use, horror stories abound.

Plus, OnBoard launches AI assistant feature; and other news from the accounting technology arena.

New cybersecurity disclosure rules will encourage companies to formalize and standardize their IT security practices — and their accountants will help.

A pair of recently launched products use generative AI to actively train people on cybersecurity through the use of live simulations of real attacks.

Plus, Forvis launches a NetSuite tech consulting practice; and other accounting technology news.

The service developed an indicator to lock the accounts of millions of taxpayers whom the agency assumed had died, but for tens of thousands of people, it may have been wrong.

Using the same password for both your email and bank account can cost millions of dollars.

The IRS offers advice on how practitioners can know when their client information is at risk.

The IRS cybersecurity program has some key weaknesses, according to a recent inspector general report.

One of the most enduring mysteries in cryptocurrency was resolved when Ilya Lichtenstein acknowledged that he executed the 2016 attack on the Bitfinex exchange.

Plus, Canopy Insights tool uses AI to answer accountants' questions; and other news and updates from the accounting technology arena.

A recent KPMG survey shows that business leaders are split over whether mass adoption of generative AI will reduce or expand headcount at their organizations.

Little steps with tech; getting rid of clients; cuts and holidays; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Opinions are divided on the new requirement for companies to report material cyberincidents within four days.

Aprio is growing in Alabama, and Adams Brown is growing in IT and cybersecurity services.

The Securities and Exchange Commission approved new rules that would require entities to disclose material cybersecurity incidents.