Data security

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

The service is beefing up the security requirements for tax pros using its system for electronically filing information returns.

Even as Mike Lynch faces potential extradition to the U.S. on fraud charges, those who have stayed loyal to him are reaping the rewards.

The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation division is cautioning taxpayers and tax professionals to beware of scams related to the expanded Child Tax Credit in which fraudsters are trying to steal money and personal information.

A federal jury convicted a former Internal Revenue Service IT specialist on fraud charges for stealing a victim’s identity and using it to buy $58,000 worth of plane tickets, hotel rooms and home-remodeling materials.

The Internal Revenue Service has launched a campaign this summer to persuade tax professionals to improve their cybersecurity amid an escalating series of ransomware attacks around the world.

With millions of more Americans now telecommuting, accounting firm leaders need to know how to prevent data breaches and information theft.

Sage will automatically apply the fixes for customers as part of its standard maintenance.

The Top 25 Firm has merged in ZenTek Data Systems, a technology consulting firm in Fort Lauderdale.

Facing an indictment on tax charges in the U.S., McAfee had been in Spanish custody since October.