Data security

Going online offers many benefits, but doesn’t relieve firms of the need to keep data safe.

The Internal Revenue Service could be pursuing further action to reduce tax refund losses associated with business identity theft, according to a new report.

A small accounting firm is just as much of a target as a Fortune 500 company, says white-hat hacker David Kennedy.

The firm will now provide security services including SIEM, log management and vulnerability scanning.

Millions of small businesses selling online; the return of retro technology; and eight other developments accountants and their clients need to know about.

One crucial requirement is an indisputable audit trail that satisfies the evidence requirements of even the most scrutinizing auditor.

The private debt collection agencies that have contracted with the Internal Revenue Service to help collect overdue tax receivables have some security vulnerabilities, according to a new government report.

Tax pros remain a major target of sophisticated hackers.

The Internal Revenue Service needs to strengthen its taxpayer authentication efforts to combat identity theft, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.

The IRS offers a number of tips for protecting client data