Outsourced IT Support for Accounting Firms: When It Makes Sense, When It Doesn’t
TL;DR The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a median annual salary of $96,800 for network and computer systems administrators in 2024. Add employer payroll taxes, health benefits, training, software licensing, and the coverage gap that opens when that person is out sick, on vacation, or gone, and the true annual cost of one IT […]
Endpoint Security Solutions: Why Every Accountant’s Laptop Is Now a Security Boundary
TL;DR According to Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report, 46% of compromised systems containing corporate credentials were non-managed devices: laptops and phones operating outside any organizational security policy, where the credentials were valid, but the device carrying them wasn’t being monitored or managed. For accounting firms, that number is direct. The files your team opens […]
Data Protection Services for Accounting Firms: What Client-Trust Tech Actually Looks Like
TL;DR The Federal Trade Commission’s Safeguards Rule has expanded its requirements for tax preparation firms, including a breach notification provision that took effect in May 2024, requiring firms to report qualifying security breaches to the FTC within 30 days. That’s one part of the picture. The other part is client expectations, and they’ve moved faster […]
Managed IT Services for Accounting Firms: How Strategic Finance Leaders Choose the Right Partner
TL;DR The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires all tax and accounting professionals to maintain a formal Written Information Security Plan (WISP). The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) updated Safeguards Rule adds additional requirements: encryption, multi-factor authentication, formal risk assessments, and a designated security coordinator. Most accounting firms know these requirements exist, but haven’t built an IT […]
What do I need to do to qualify for Cybersecurity insurance?
Cyber insurance is getting stricter. Here’s the checklist most firms miss. Cyber insurance used to feel optional. Now, for many firms, it’s becoming table stakes. Insurers aren’t just asking if you have protection anymore. They’re asking how you’re protecting yourself. And they’re getting specific, and they want you to be doing it in specific ways. […]
How Growing Firms Can Tackle IT and Data Security Risks—Without Being Experts
In today’s digital landscape, IT and data security are no longer just a technical concern—they’re a fundamental pillar of business stability and growth. For accounting firms and financial service providers, safeguarding sensitive client information is non-negotiable. A single breach can lead to severe financial losses, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage. As cyber threats become more […]
Why Small Business Need Password Management Software
Data security is no longer optional—it’s essential for business longevity. Yet, one of the most significant vulnerabilities remains unchanged: passwords. With 182 different accounts to manage, many users default to convenience over security, reusing the same password across multiple platforms. This common practice leaves businesses exposed to cyber threats. In 2022, tech giant AMD suffered […]