Cybersecurity for CPA Firms

CPA firms handle some of the most sensitive financial data in the business world. Tax records, Social Security numbers, payroll data, financial statements, and client identity information. A prime target for cyber criminals. Because of this risk, regulators require accounting professionals to maintain strong cybersecurity practices that reduce cyber risk and safeguard client information.

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VanderNet specializes in working with CPA firms to help them stay aligned with these evolving cybersecurity and compliance requirements. Through cybersecurity risk assessments, secure IT infrastructure, and ongoing monitoring, we help accounting firms reduce cyber risk while maintaining smooth and reliable operations.

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Several regulatory frameworks directly impact CPA firms. The FTC Safeguards Rule requires financial institutions and tax professionals to implement a written information security program that addresses cyber risk and protects client financial data. IRS Publication 4557 provides guidance for tax preparers on how to secure taxpayer information and maintain proper safeguards against data theft and fraud. In addition, many firms must align with GLBA (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act) requirements, which mandate the protection of nonpublic financial information.