Data and information management

Hundreds of Internal Revenue Service employees and contractors continued to have access to at least one sensitive IRS computer system even after they stopped working there.

Tax software provider Vertex found a strong majority of companies have made material mistakes on indirect tax compliance, as few identify as risk averse.

The Internal Revenue Service issued a warning about a new scam email this tax season pretending to come from tax software providers asking for the preparer's Electronic Filing Identification Number.

People shelled out over $1 billion in ransomware payments last year.

Plus the possibility of an AI voice feature for Google, five cybersecurity trends you can't miss, and other developments in tech from the last month.

Top 25 firm Armanino released Audit Ally, a SOC 2 examination tool.

Plus, Prismatic launches multi-entity business solution with blockchain-like technology; and other accounting technology updates.

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration faulted the IRS's cloud computing governance, saying it outright cannot find certain contracts.

Accountants, resellers and others need to be able to make the case for artificial intelligence to their clients.

In this month's cybersecurity for CPAs, we look at a small firm whose cybersecurity was not keeping up with the times.

The Internal Revenue Service is cautioning tax pros about an uptick it's already starting to see this year.

The contract will provide development support to two mission-critical systems at the agency.

What good is a door you don't close? What's the point of going through all the trouble of having a secure space if someone can just walk right in?

Nearly one-third of public companies are using artificial intelligence in their financial reporting, according to a new survey.

New and emerging threats are taking security worries to new heights.

How CPA firms can mitigate these risks with a hosting partner.

By focusing on areas where they can drive efficiency, firms can reduce stress in the years ahead.

The American Institute of CPAs is rolling out some changes in its tax standards that will take effect in January.

Whether it is maintaining secure databases for client information or keeping employees safe from phishing attacks, cybersecurity should be a top priority.

By clicking on malicious links and then entering your login information, you risk letting cybercriminals pretend to be you and send out $250,000 worth of fake invoices.