Things You Should Know About The FTC Safeguards Rule
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently amended its cornerstone Safeguards Rule to ensure financial institutions adequately protect consumer information. The FTC amended the rule to provide more guidance on complying with specific requirements. As a professional accounting firm that handles sensitive information, you must understand the main requirements of the FTC Safeguards Rule, how the […]
6 Things Your Accounting Firm Needs to Know About IRS Compliance
As an accounting firm, securing sensitive client information is not only an essential component of running your business, but it’s also a federal requirement. Protecting taxpayer information is a priority for the IRS. As a priority project, they released new federal regulations and guidelines tax professionals must comply with. This post outlines the six things […]
What is a Data Security Plan: 3 Steps to Create Yours Today
Creating a Data Security Plan for your accounting firm is an essential step to safeguarding your business documents and sensitive client information. In the U.S., creating a written Data Security Plan is required of all tax professionals and should include several key elements to remain in compliance with federal regulations. This post covers the basics […]
What Accountants Need to Know About Data Security
As a professional accountant, you know the importance of maintaining the confidentiality and privacy of your client’s sensitive information. But if you don’t have a robust data security strategy in place, your business and client information is at risk of being hacked. From safeguarding your network to proper employee onboarding and training, there are several […]
4 Essential Software Products for Your Accounting Firm
Deciding which software products you need for your accounting firm can be a lesson in patience. There are many different companies offering excellent software to cover all your basic business needs. But, understanding which software is essential for your accounting firm can be difficult when you have so many options to choose from. From accounting […]
5 Considerations When Choosing Computer Hardware for Your Accounting Business
Choosing computer hardware for your accounting business can be a difficult decision. Every accounting firm’s needs are different. Finding computer hardware that not only fits your business needs and allows you a sense of security when handling sensitive client information can be a tough balance to strike. Additionally, hardware can come in all shapes and […]
IT Solutions All Accounting Firms Need
IT solutions for accounting firms should be tailored to your industry’s unique needs. You know accuracy is the key to running a successful accounting firm. But, to be a successful accounting firm this tax season – and year-round – you need to ensure your IT framework is reliable, secure, and working for you around the […]
Avoid Become a Victim of Social Engineering
Donna realized her mistake as soon as it happened, but it was too late. At 75, Donna was pretty tech-savvy: she kept up with the grandchildren on GooglePhotos, stayed away from Facebook and its data mining, and used her phone to text, laughing at the awful autocorrect messages that arise every-so-often. Then, she gave away […]
The Small Business Guide to Managed IT Services
If you’re a small business owner you know the importance of making sure your clients can trust you with their money and their information. But sometimes making sure all of your business systems are running smoothly and securely takes too much precious time and energy. At ABL Computers we understand how hard it can be […]
How AI Changes The Hacking Game
Most of us know about artificial intelligence and probably use it every day. We hear “artificial intelligence” and think of robots, acting and operating like human beings. We use personal assistants on our phones or in our homes powered by AI. But there is more to know about AI when it comes to security. What […]
