Data security

The Internal Revenue Service is getting ready to open the tax filing season on Monday, Jan. 29, as it gears up to handle the new tax law.

Tax preparers share the advice they're giving taxpayers to protect themselves.

Tax authorities are warning payroll pros about a familiar scam.

The Institute of Internal Auditors is updating its Certified Internal Auditor exam with more content on subjects such as cybersecurity and information technology.

Internal controls, the new lease accounting standard and cybersecurity are just some of the issues keeping financial executives up at night, according to a new survey by KPMG.

The Internal Revenue Service plans to ask tax professionals additional questions before providing them with assistance as part of its efforts to improve security.

Crooks have already started targeting tax professionals this year.

Audit committees at public companies will have plenty on their agendas this year, according to a pair of new reports from KPMG, including new accounting standards, the new tax law, cyber security and more.

The IRS has recommendations for safely storing, sharing and disposing of taxpayer information.

This is the firm’s second acquisition in the identity and access management area.

A look at the major developments from the past year.

To help preparers get ready for tax season, NCCPAP president Stephen Mankowski shares the top issues they should bear in mind.

Declining manpower continues to sap the Internal Revenue Service’s ability to pursue criminal cases, as the number of new investigations dropped by 11 percent over the past year and recommendations for prosecution fell by 18 percent.

The Internal Revenue Service issued a warning Wednesday to taxpayers and tax professionals about a new email scam targeting Hotmail users in which the thieves try to steal personal and financial information.

Effectively immediately, tax pros must register through a new ID-proofing process.

Accountants making data security education a priority for their clients could mean the difference between success and failure.

As firms increase the number of Internet-enabled products they’re connected to, they take on additional risk. Here’s how to combat the danger.

A new report from the Government Accountability Office suggests the Internal Revenue Service should increase its efforts to collaborate with the tax preparation industry and state tax authorities in the battle against identity theft and tax fraud.

The Internal Revenue Service isn’t doing enough to ensure that Electronic Filing Identification Numbers are assigned to qualified applicants or deactivated when needed, according to a new report.

The Top 100 Firm acquired a local technology consultancy to expand its services.