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Data Security: What Could Go Wrong?
The reality is, when it comes to data security, zero risk does not exist. There is nothing on the market today that can 100% protect you from a cyberattack unless you completely disconnect yourself from the internet.
In 2021, IBM reported that the average size of a data breach is 25,575 records, with each record costing the company $165 on average, and the total cost to a company averaging over $4.24+ million. It is critical that CPA firms implement proactive IT strategies using a multifaceted approach to protect their data security. Before we dig into the preventative strategies to combat threats, we need to understand what methods cybercriminals are taking to try and penetrate systems.
What’s the Cyber Criminal’s End Game?
Cyber criminals have countless reprehensible methods of conducting cybercrime, as noted below:
Send out phishing emails. A phishing scam is when a nefarious source targets consumers by sending them an email which appears to be from a reliable source. The hacker asks the consumer to provide personal identifying information. The hacker then uses the information to invade the consumer’s accounts or to open new accounts.
Collect personal information. The cyber criminal’s goal is to gather personal information to be used for other types of identity theft such as credit card or insurance fraud.
Infect a computer with ransomware. The cybercriminal infects a computer with malicious malware which prevents access to files, systems, or networks, and requires payment of a ransom for their return.
Access further accounts within an organization. Account takeovers can morph from a personal attack on a singular computer as an entry to compromise an entire system or network.
The threat of account takeovers continues to evolve as the number of scenarios cyber criminals can use to gain access to victim’s accounts also evolves. It is important for C-suite executives and tech experts to understand their cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Why Would Global Cybercriminals Target CPA Firms?
CPA firms are prime targets because of the sensitive, confidential, financial information accounting firms amass. Hackers target CPA firms for explicit information and then use the data to steal assets, ransom it, or sell the data to the highest bidder.
Obtain confidential, personal data. Cybercriminals seek client data from CPA firms such as birthdays, Social Security numbers, and other personal information. The data is used to target and steal from specific clients or to sell the data to other criminals who specialize in identity theft.
Attain financial information. Cyberattacks on accounting firms seek specific account numbers, tax records, credit card information, and employee identification numbers.
Gain tax records. Cybercriminals file fraudulent tax returns from information obtained from CPA firms. They steal tax returns and use the information for additional identity theft.
How to Minimize your Risk of a Cyberattack
It is imperative that CPA firms, regardless of size or composition, have vigorous cybersecurity protections in place. The risk of cyberattacks is disproportionally higher for smaller and medium sized organizations, who tend to be much more reactive than proactive. Below are mitigating steps to help protect your firm from possible cyberattacks:
Have a good backup strategy. Hackers tend to want to go for your backups first, making you more vulnerable during the attack. CPA firms should have multiple backups using different technologies and be physically removed from the network, so in case of a malware infection, the backup data does not become infected.
Implement multi-factor authentication for everything. By requiring multiple factors to prove your identity during the login process, you can drastically reduce the chance of unauthorized access.
Train employees about cybersecurity risks. Educating employees about cybercrime such as phishing, malware, and ransomware attacks is an effective strategy. CPA firms should create a culture of consistent security awareness to reduce the risk of cybersecurity breaches caused by human errors.
Use Advanced Threat Prevent Technologies. Leverage Next Generation Antivirus (NGAV), Endpoint Telemetry Data, DNS Filtering, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Reputation Based Threat Prevention, Data Encryption – the more the better! These security technologies learn users’ habits and daily activities using behavioral detection, machine learning algorithms, and exploit mitigation so known and unknown threats can be anticipated, blocked, and immediately prevented.
Patch all systems. Focus on patching any and all known, exploitable vulnerabilities.
Store data and information in encrypted databases. Storing data in an encrypted database can deter cybercriminals from accessing the information.
Prepare your organization. Have a cyber incident response and business continuity plan ready, to ensure critical functions and operations can remain running if technology systems are disrupted. If your IT systems go down, how will day-to-day account management and communication continue with personnel and clients? Make sure important contacts are up to date & test it regularly!
Accounting firms are prime targets for cybercrime for specific reasons due to all the sensitive, confidential, and potentially lucrative information they have in their systems.
How CPA Firms Can Shift their Risk
Accounting firms have significant responsibilities to protect their clients’ information from potential global cybercriminals. Adhering to the CISA guidelines is an important, proactive plan for CPA firms. More specific cybersecurity strategies are examined below:
Review cybersecurity insurance. C-suite executives should determine if specific cybercrime insurance coverage includes state-sponsored cyberattacks such as what might be initiated by outside threats. Check for 1st person vs 3rd party insurance coverage, ransomware coverage, and employ an attorney who understands cybersecurity review your cyber insurance coverage.
Encourage a “security mindset” in employees. Require multifactor authentication, training on data security policies and procedures, and remind personnel that phishing is still the most common cyberattack modality.
Enlist the help of IT security professionals. Engage with cybersecurity experts who can help reduce your level of risk through deploying stronger security technologies, preventative solutions, help guide and enforce evolving security best practices. Having a cybersecurity team available 24x7x365 monitoring threats is a great peace of mind.
At the end of the day, cyberattacks can have a detrimental impact to firms. Don’t wait until it’s too late to develop an effective data security plan.
رسالة ماجستير: واقع تطور مهنة المحاسبة بين التأهيل المهني والتكنولوجي للمحاسبين في الشركات العاملة في قطاع غزة
هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى معرفة واقع مهنة المحاسبة بين التأهيل المهني والتأهيل التكنولوجي للمحاسبين العاملين والقائمين على رأس عملهم في الشركات العاملة في قطاع غزة، وقد تم إتباع المنهج الوصفي التحليلي في هذه الدراسة
رسالة ماجستير: العوامل المؤثرة على توجه الشركات لاعتماد التطبيق المحاسبية على الإنترنت
هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى دراسة أهم العوامل التي قد تؤثر على توجيه شركات المساهمة العامة العاملة في قطاع غزة اعتماد التطبيقات المحاسبية على الإنترنت، وتقديم نظرة عامة عن مفهوم التطبيقات المحاسبية على الإنترنت، معوقاتها، والإجراءات المستقبلية الواجب اتخاذها من تحسين السياسات الزامية إلى تعزيز قبول واعتماد التطبيقات المحاسبية على الإنترنت.
7 خطوات لتغيير برامج المحاسبة
بصفتك صاحب شركة، لديك بالفعل ما يكفي على برنامج المحاسبة الذي تستخدمه. لا يوجد سبب للاحتفاظ ببرنامج محاسبة لا يلبي احتياجاتك حيث يمكن أن يؤدي تغيير برامج المحاسبة إلى جعل عملك اليومي أكثر سلاسة من أي وقت مضى.
رسالة ماجستير: العوامل المؤثرة على توجه الشركات لاعتماد التطبيقات المحاسبية على الإنترنت
هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى دراسة أهم العوامل التي قد تؤثر على توجه شركات المساهمة العامة العاملة في قطاع غزة اعتماد التطبيقات المحاسبية على الإنترنت، وتقديم نظرة عامة عن مفهوم التطبيقات المحاسبية على الإنترنت، معوقاتها، والإجراءات المستقبلية الواجب اتخاذها من تحسين السياسات الرامية إلى تعزيز قبول واعتماد التطبيقات المحاسبية على الإنترنت.
رسالة ماجستير: أثر استخدام تكنولوجيا المعلومات على مصداقية القوائم المالية من وجهة نظر مدققي الحسابات الخارجيين الأردنيين
هدفت هذه الدراسة للتعرف على أثر استخدام تكنولوجيا المعلومات على مصداقية القوائم المالية من وجهة نظر مدققي الحسابات الخارجيين الأردنيين من خلال المتغيرات التي وضعها الباحث والمتمثلة ب (كفاءة العاملين باستخدام تكنولوجيا المعلومات، الإفصاح الإلكتروني، مخاطر تكنولوجيا المعلومات، الرقابة الداخلية على استخدام تكنولوجيا المعلومات).
رسالة ماجستير: مدى المعرفة بتقنية المعلومات الحديثة وأثره على مشاركة المحاسبين في مراحل تطوير نظم المعلومات المحاسبية
تهدف هذه الدراسة غلى معرفة مستوى المعرفة لدى المحاسبين العاملين في شركة الخطوط الجوية الليبية لتكنولوجيا المعلومات والتي تؤثر على مشاركتهم في تطوير نظم المعلومات المحاسبية للشركة بما في ذلك التخطيط والتحليل والتصميم والتطبيق والتقييم.
رسالة ماجستير: آليات المحاسبة الإدارية الحديثة في تحقيق الميزة التنافسية
تواجه المؤسسات في العصر الحديث حالة من الضغوطات والتحديات، ويرجع ذلك بشكل أساسي إلى التغيرات الجوهرية السريعة في جميع الميادين، خاصة مع التقدم التكنولوجي وما تبعه من تقدم في وسائل الاتصال وتكنولوجيا المعلومات، لذا تسعى المؤسسة إلى توفير أفضل وأدق المعلومات وأكثرها ملائمة ومرونة، كما يتطلب المزيد من الخبرة والمهارات العالية في الإدارة وذلك بمدى توفر تقنيات وأنظمة فعالة تساعد المسئولين والمدراء على اتخاذ قرارات إدارية سليمة تتلاءم مع مواكبة العصر وتغير إستراتيجيتها مما يدفع بالمؤسسة للتطور والانفتاح.
كيفية اختيار برنامج المحاسبة المناسب لعملك
ربما تفكر في شراء برنامج محاسبة لأول مرة او تفكر في تبديل البرنامج الذي تستخدمه حالياَ في مرحلة ما، قد تتساءل عن كيفية اختيار برنامج المحاسبة المناسب هناك العديد من الخيارات المتاحة امامك ولكن قد تشعر انك لا تعلم اي منها المناسب لك.
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Maybe you’re thinking about buying accounting software for the first time. Or, you’re finally ready to switch software providers. At some point, you may wonder how to choose accounting software. There are so many options out there that even knowing where to get started selecting the right accounting software can feel impossible. This article will help you learn how to choose accounting software that fits your needs.
How to choose the right accounting software for your business
How to choose the right accounting software for your small business can make your head spin. Your company has specific needs. And with so many software features, price points, commitment timelines (one-time charge or subscription), and everything else, it can be tough to keep things straight.
To sort through your options, consider the following five tips.
1. Choose accounting software that fits your budget
Before you get started, you should know the cost of accounting software varies. The amount often increases with the number of features the software provides. Want more features? You may have to shell out some more money.
It’s important to understand how the price compares to available features when choosing accounting software. The last thing you want is overpriced software with a bunch of features you’ll never use. Check and see if the software offers a free trial or self-guided demo before purchasing. If they do, you’ll get to know the software’s features before you commit.
Watch out for how you are charged for the software. Software companies often have different methods for charging users. Some software applications are sold at a large, one-time fee. Depending on the software, you might have to pay additional expenses for updates when they come up. If this is the case, you won’t be able to plan ahead of time for the new fee. If the update is needed, you’ll need to pay for it.
Other software programs work on a monthly or yearly subscription. They are often sold in packages with a tiered pricing structure that allows you to choose exactly what you need. If you choose software that charges a monthly fee, know the terms before subscribing.
Make sure that you understand your contract—is it flexible or iron-clad? If you break a contract, you could be charged a fee.
Last but not least: watch out for the hidden or additional fees. You don’t want to be surprised by extra charges for creating invoices, running reports, providing setup, customer service, and data storage.
2. The best accounting software is the one you know how to use
If you’re like many small business owners, you have a depth of knowledge in your specific field, not accounting. You don’t want to spend your workweek learning bookkeeping.
Sure, you might not technically be a bookkeeper, but you aren’t new to money management. You’ve been managing your finances ever since you first debated whether or not you should break your piggy bank or fill it up some more.
With that being said, accounting software comes with all different types of skill levels in mind. Some are simple and made for the nonaccountant. Others are more suited for accountants. In the end, it doesn’t matter who you are. You should look for software that offers free resources and customer support. That way, if you do need to learn something new, there’s an easy way to make sure you have the right information.
3. Decide the features you need for accounting software
The good thing about having so many features to choose from is that you get to find the accounting software that fits your needs like a glove.
Here are some common features you might come across:
Create and track invoices
Pay vendors
Compile financial statements
Process credit cards
Integrate with bank accounts
Record customer histories
We all love a good checklist. To help organize your search, make a checklist of all the features you need. Prioritize the list from the most necessary features to the least.
Find a software solution that supports both current needs and future needs. Find software that can grow with your business.
4. On-the-go owners must look for flexibility
If you find yourself loosely defining the word “office” to include cafes, airport lounges, and your favorite restaurant, you may want to look into cloud-based accounting software.
Cloud-based software stores information online so you can access the program anywhere with any device connected to the internet. There are a lot of upsides here: You aren’t tethered to a desk, and you don’t have to worry about losing accounting information if your computer crashes on you.
If you do choose desktop software, you should know the risks. That single computer and its hard drive become the center point of your workweek. And, the software is only available to you if your computer is in tip-top shape. Crashes, water damage, and power outages can wreak havoc on your accounting records.
5. Make sure that quality customer support is there when you need it
You may have questions or need help understanding your new software. And when that time comes, you’ll want a support team that can help quickly and easily. Quality customer support that is knowledgable and easy to get a hold of will be key to switching over to new software.
Here are some questions to keep in mind when thinking about customer support:
Is the support free, or are there additional, even recurring fees?
What time zone are they in? Make sure you don’t lose too much time between different time zones.
Is the support team experienced and knowledgeable about the software and your needs?
Is there more than one way to get ahold of customer support (e.g., phone, email, online chat)?
How to choose accounting software
The items listed above are just a starting point. You also need to consider the following:
Reports: Look for easy-to-read reports that are shareable with your accountant, managers, or other trusted employees.
Accounting method: Choose accounting software that matches your preferred accounting method.
Security: Make sure that the software has your security interests in mind.
Commitment: Choose month-to-month or annual commitments (whichever fits your needs).
Reviews: Trust customers who’ve been using the software for weeks, months, and even years—let them tell you just how good the software is.
رسالة ماجستير: أثر تطبيق نظام GFMIS على خصائص المعلومات المحاسبية كمدخل لتحسين جودة التقارير المالية
الهدف: دراسة أثر نظام ادارة المعلومات المالية الحکومية (GFMIS) Government Financial Management Information System على المعلومات المحاسبية عبر الخصائص النوعية والمعززة وجودة التقارير المالية الحکومية.