Accounting Firm Pays Feds $175K for HIPAA Ransomware Breach An investigation into a ransomware breach reported in 2020 as affecting the protected personal information of 170,000 people led to a $175,000 fine against a

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Meet your firm's nightmare: Jackie Marie Peters Jackie Marie and her accomplices hacked into an accounting firm's system for two years, changing tax returns and siphoning off the inflated refunds.

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Tax Season = Phishing Season | JD Supra Most professionals are aware of the April 15 tax deadline. We know that fraudsters certainly are! As Tax Day approaches in the U.S., we encourage all...

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Scammers revive schemes during tax season Tax scammers are exploiting the current political divide and resurrecting old websites to lure potential victims, according to a new report.

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AI is revolutionizing accounting, promising efficiency and accuracy. But why are #cpafirms still hesitant? In this episode, Zealogics' Anthony Geanoules dives into the game-changing potential of #AI in #accounting and the common concerns holding firms back.

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