Imagine receiving an email from a Nigerian prince, promising to reward you with millions in exchange for your help transferring his wealth out of the country. An obviously fraudulent request like this would certainly trigger some red flags that it is a business scam. But what if the email came from a trusted vendor, business […]

The ongoing pandemic has the U.S. bankruptcy system poised to give a fresh start to individuals and businesses impacted by debt. Accountants advising clients through bankruptcy may need guidance to steer their charges from choppy waters to more stable economic shores. This blog offers advice for CPAs on finding better footing with clients, colleagues, and […]

Ransomware is a worldwide problem, impacting everyone from oil pipeline operators to city governments to hospital systems. In 2020, ransomware payouts quadrupled over the previous year – from $85 million to $350 million – a likely undercount as many companies don’t reveal when they’ve been hacked. Considering modern accounting firms operate in an “always-on” digital […]

Accounting firms make lucrative targets for sneaky cyberhackers. Firms often house sensitive personal and financial client information. To best protect sensitive data, it is important for accounting firms to understand which risks they might be vulnerable to and to take steps to protect themselves.  According to the IRS, around 91% of all cyberattacks start with […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in staff disruptions for organizations across all industries. This crisis is being answered by legislation providing businesses a refundable credit they can apply against qualified wages and certain health insurance costs. The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) – introduced in 2020 under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act […]

More people than ever are working remotely. It’s creating headaches for CPAs, accountants, and professional services firms in the form of residency audits. Residency audit triggers include, but are not limited to: Moving to low or no-income-tax states. Purchasing and traveling between multiple permanent abodes. Moving shortly before selling a business. Moving shortly before selling […]

RIMS LIVE 2021 recently took place; a conference considered the most comprehensive risk management event globally and a must-attend event for anyone providing services to risk professionals in 2021. It featured over 100 hours of risk management knowledge and insights surrounding everything cyber. The conference brought in dozens of industry expert speakers and held dozens of events […]

One of the most significant outcomes of COVID-19 was the acceleration of the digital business shift. All indications were that remote work would be the future, but nobody planned on the transitioning happening so fast.  The speed to transition was impressive, but it left some open doors for criminals looking for soft spots like anything rushed. With […]

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CPAs, accountants, and professional service firms are known to outsource work at times, especially during tax season. It’s common practice and often necessary. When done right, outsourcing work can save a lot of time and money. If done wrong, it can be extremely costly and could even ruin a company’s reputation. The biggest risk of […]