Data security

Financial statement auditors can teach security experts a few valuable lessons.

The number of taxpayers who reported they were victims of identity theft fell 71 percent between 2015 and 2018, thanks to coordination between the IRS and its Security Summit partners.

The service names its annual ‘worst of the worst’ tax scams.

In their new book "Data Levarage," authors Christian and James Ward explore why the data protection officer is rapidly becoming a must-have member of the data security team.

Starting May 13, only individuals who already have a SSN or ITIN will be able to request an Employer Identification Number.

The Internal Revenue Service has been cracking down on tax-related ID theft, helping make 11 arrests and indict 15 individuals in recent weeks.

Recognizing risk; the price of conformity; Desmond’s confirmation; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

FreshBooks adds bank rec, LinkedIn’s new video broadcast service, and more.

Most chief audit executives are confident in their organization’s ability to identify and assess emerging or unusual risks, according to a new report, but management is all too often caught off guard by new risks.

The software provider recently alerted Vermont that a cybercriminal had gained access to a state resident's account.

Several fake blog entries touting cannabis-related products were posted on the CPACA site and emailed to everyone on the organization’s mailing list.

The offering comes in four tiers to suit organizations of different sizes and budgets.

The state-funding organization will also hold workshops and classes throughout the Sunshine State.

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.