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Computer and Data Security Basics for the CPA ON DEMAND

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1.0 Credits

Member Price $87.00

Non-Member Price $100.00

Overview

In today’s digital era, the escalating risk of network intrusions and data breaches poses a formidable challenge, often exacerbated by overlooked security fundamentals. This course addresses this critical problem by focusing on implementing effective, low-cost, and practical security measures. It agitates the issue by highlighting the alarming ease with which data loss and fund theft can occur through seemingly innocuous oversights. The solution is presented through a comprehensive overview of fundamental security techniques, ranging from basic computer and network safeguarding methods to recognizing and thwarting social engineering attacks. Attendees will gain vital skills to secure digital assets against increasingly sophisticated threats, reinforcing the importance of vigilance and informed action in digital security.

Highlights

Computer and data security basics for the CPA.

Prerequisites

None.

Designed For

CPAs, auditors, accountants, and financial professionals.

Objectives

Recognize importance of computer and data security techniques. Recognize and understand how different social engineering techniques can breach computer and data security. Recognize methods to prevent social engineering fraud schemes.

Preparation

None.

Notice

None.

Leader(s):

Leader Bios

Joseph Helstrom, Western CPE

Joseph Helstrom, CPA, is a partner at CFO Resources, LLC, a company focused on training and courseware for CPAs. He’s also the owner of Mill Creek Publishing LLC. Joe has over 30 years of experience as a CPA in both public accounting and industry, with extensive experience in financial reporting and analysis, treasury, tax, information technology, legal and regulatory matters, and strategic planning.

After graduation from Butler University with a degree in accounting, Joe got his start at Ernst & Young. Subsequent to that, he has served for several different companies as a chief financial officer; director of treasury and tax; controller; and manager of financial planning, reporting, and analysis.

Joe and his wife, Patricia McCarthy, produce self-study courses for Western CPE and have published articles in Missouri and Texas CPA society publications titled “Incorporating Excel Arrays into Your Audit Plan.”

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Non-Member Price $100.00

Member Price $87.00