Data security

Firms are spending top dollar of late on security training for their staff, which is a good idea considering most security breaches are the result of social engineering.

The 6th Annual Accounting Firm Operations and Technology Survey is now open and has begun gathering responses.

It should come as no surprise to learn that cybercrime is on track to cost the global economy more than $600 billion in 2018.

Phishing and the season’s latest scams; FBAR whistleblowing returns; best sales-tax questions; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

The defendant is accused of selling stolen information to the German tax authorities.

The teamwork with state and industry leaders helps reduce tax-related identity theft.

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration released a report on the results of this past filing season.

The IRS is warning practitioners that a range of frauds are on the rise, and may only increase as filing season approaches.

The Institute of Management Accountants is holding its annual ethics case writing competition for accounting and finance academics and practitioners.

The consulting firm Protiviti has released its annual report on the top risks facing organizations in 2019.