Information Security for CPAs
Protect your CPA firm from cyber threats by understanding how attackers penetrate information systems and how to block them. This course explains common hacking methods and then outlines the technical, administrative, and physical safeguards that firms should implement to reduce risk. You will also examine the requirements of the FTC Safeguards Rule as it applies to tax return preparers, integrating regulatory obligations into a practical information security strategy.
Format
PDF Course
Course Lists
Duration
1 Hour
Course Information
Author: Steven Bragg
Course Number: IT0002
Learning 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.
Level: Overview
Instructional Method: QAS Self-Study
NASBA Category: Information Technology
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Latest Review Date: January 2025
Program Registration Requirements: Click on the Enroll button to pay for and access the course. You will then be able to download the course as a PDF file, then take an on-line examination, and then download a certificate of completion if you pass the examination.
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