Information Security for CPAs ON DEMAND
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1.0 Credits
Member Price $87.00
Non-Member Price $100.00
Overview
Hackers have many methods for breaking through the security surrounding a CPA firm’s information systems. The Information Security for CPAs course describes the ways in which hackers can attack a computer system, as well as the many ways in which a CPA firm can protect its systems from attack. The course also addresses the FTC Safeguards Rule, which applies to tax return preparers.
Highlights
Information security terminology. Information security. Types of information security. IRS commentary on information security. Specific information security threats and solutions. FTC safeguards rules. Insurance options.
Prerequisites
None.
Designed For
CPAs, CEOs, CFPs, and other accounting professionals.
Objectives
Recognize the different types of attacks that hackers can use against a computer system. Recall the best practices for keeping your infrastructure secure. Recognize the types of insiders who can threaten your information security. Specify how to protect against downloading malware. Recall the specifics of the FTC Safeguards Rule as it applies to tax return preparers.
Preparation
None.
Notice
None.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Steven Bragg, Western CPE
Steven M. Bragg, CPA, is a full-time book and course author who has written more than 70 business books. He provides Western CPE with self-study courses in the areas of accounting and finance, with an emphasis on the practical application of accounting standards and management techniques. A sampling of his courses include the The New Controller Guidebook, The GAAP Guidebook, Accountants’ Guidebook, and Closing the Books: An Accountant’s Guide. He also manages the Accounting Best Practices podcast.
Steven has been the CFO or controller of both public and private companies and has been a consulting manager with Ernst & Young and an auditor with Deloitte & Touche. He holds an MBA from Babson College, a Master of Finance from Bentley College, and a BA from the University of Maine (summa cum laude).
Non-Member Price $100.00
Member Price $87.00