Practice Protect Articles

Learn how AI enhances sophisticated phishing techniques to target accounting firms. Discover sophisticated scams, rising losses, and actionable strategies to protect your practice in a time of AI-driven cyber threats. Read more

As the end of 2024 approaches and a new fiscal year looms, accounting firms are gearing up to streamline their services for the tax season, a critical period requiring meticulous preparation and precision. Amid growing regulatory complexities and expanding client bases as new businesses across multiple industries emerge, firms face challenges that demand innovative adaptation. […] Read more

Tax season isn’t just a flurry of spreadsheets and filing deadlines; it’s when accounting firms become data powerhouses and high-value targets for cybercrimes. From Tax File Numbers and bank accounts to clients’ business records flowing through digital pipelines, cybercriminals seize the opportunity, lying in wait to exploit vulnerabilities during the busiest time of the financial […] Read more

‘Tis the season to be wary! Cybersecurity reports highlight a significant rise in cybercrime during the festive period, with 43% of annual cyberattacks targeting small to medium-sized businesses during the holidays.  In December 2023 alone, accounting firms experienced:  68% of financial services breaches targeted firms with fewer than 100 employees.  Response times to cyber incidents doubled […] Read more