Future Firm

JULY 13, 2022

In today’s post, I’m going to show you the very best accounting security tips (23 of them to be precise!) to keep your accounting firm safe and secure. Importance of why you must have accounting security for the safety of your business. Why is Accounting Security Important? Key Takeaways. Table of Contents.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Monthly checks for the more than 71 million people receiving retirement or disability benefits in the U.S. will get a 3.2% increase next year, the smallest gain since 2021, reflecting a significant cooling in the rate of inflation.

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Xero

AUGUST 25, 2022

As Xero’s General Manager for Security Assurance, this is a topic very close to my heart, and it’s this education and awareness piece that makes up a huge part of the work my team and I do on a day-to-day basis. . So, when it comes to the top three security challenges to be across as you look ahead, here’s what you need to know.

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Insightful Accountant

MARCH 12, 2024

In this episode,Roman Kepczyk, a CPA and director of firm technology strategy at Rightworks, discusses the importance of security in accounting firms. He highlights five tips for securing firms during busy season

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Accounting Tools

JANUARY 20, 2024

What are Dilutive Securities? Dilutive securities are any financial instruments that can potentially increase the number of shares outstanding. The concept is of importance when calculating fully diluted earnings per share, where the effect of these securities can reduce earnings per share. They are as follows: Options.

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Accounting Tools

DECEMBER 20, 2023

What is a Convertible Security? A convertible security is a bond , preferred stock , or a similar financial instrument that can be converted into the common stock of the issuing entity. Advantages of Convertible Securities There are several advantages when a business issues convertible securities.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 11, 2024

Is a legacy firm one that follows tradition, or one that's interested in maintaining its legacy for years to come?

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The Successful Bookkeeper

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, ensuring the security of online accounts and the protection of sensitive data have become more critical than ever. While traditional password-based authentication methods have been widely utilized, they are increasingly susceptible to various security threats.

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Accounting Tools

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Related Courses Corporate Finance Treasurer's Guidebook What is a Security? A security is a financial instrument issued by a business entity or government, which gives the buyer the right to either interest payments or a share of the earnings of the issuer. Securities form a key part of the financial structure of an economy.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 22, 2024

The IRS and Labor Department issued guidance on the new savings vehicles, but financial advisors and other wealth management professionals have questions.

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Accounting Tools

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Related Courses Corporate Finance Treasurer's Guidebook What is a Debt Security? A debt security is any type of security that must be paid back in full to the investor , along with interest. The investor has the right to trade the security to a third party.

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Accounting Tools

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Related Courses Corporate Cash Management Corporate Finance Treasurer's Guidebook What is a Secured Loan? A secured loan is a lending agreement in which the borrower pledges an asset as collateral , which the lender can seize if the borrower cannot pay back the underlying loan.

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Accounting Tools

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Related Courses Credit and Collection Guidebook Effective Collections Essentials of Collection Law What is a Secured Creditor? A secured creditor is a lender that has placed a lien on certain assets of a borrower. A lien allows the creditor to seize those assets designated as being the collateral of the borrower.

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Ace Cloud Hosting

APRIL 17, 2024

Data breaches are on the rise. According to Statista, data breaches impacted 353 million individuals in 2023. Hence, with the increasing cyber threat spectrum, cybersecurity has been a focus for.

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Accounting Tools

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Related Courses Corporate Cash Management Investing Guidebook Treasurer's Guidebook What is an Equity Security? An equity security is a financial instrument that represents an ownership share in a corporation. A sufficiently large amount of ownership of equity securities will give the owner voting control over a business.

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Plooto

MARCH 27, 2024

But without an internal team to help narrow down the many options, it might be a challenge to understand what’s available, how integration with your current systems will work, and how your chosen solution provides security for you and your customers.

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Plooto

MARCH 27, 2024

But without an internal team to help narrow down the many options, it might be a challenge to understand what’s available, how integration with your current systems will work, and how your chosen solution provides security for you and your customers.

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Accounting Tools

MAY 12, 2023

Related Courses Accounting for Investments The accounting for securities depends on the classification of each security. We note in the following sections the separate accounting used for available-for-sale, held to maturity, and trading securities.

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Accounting Tools

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Related Courses Corporate Cash Management Corporate Finance Treasurer's Guidebook What is a Secured Bond? A secured bond is a debt instrument that is backed by collateral. Because of the presence of collateral, investors are usually willing to accept a lower effective interest rate when they buy secured bonds.

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LedgerDocs

JULY 20, 2023

As more and more personal information makes its way online, data security becomes a bigger concern. Pick a Trustworthy and Secure Cloud Provider The first step to ensuring your financial documents are safe on the cloud is choosing a reputable and secure cloud service provider.

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Accounting Tools

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Related Courses GAAP Guidebook The accounting for convertible securities involves recognizing the conversion of debt securities into equity. A convertible security is a debt instrument that gives the holder the right to convert it into shares of the issuing entity.

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Insightful Accountant

JANUARY 11, 2024

Accountants can enhance their firm's security without being IT specialists. By creating a security partnership with Swizznet, they can share resources and expertise to protect against cyber threats and data breaches during tax season wrap-up.

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Accounting Tools

JULY 27, 2023

Related Courses Corporate Finance Treasurer's Guidebook What is a Security Interest? A security interest is a lien on an asset that has been pledged as collateral on a loan by a borrower. The lender can use this security interest to claim the asset if the borrower defaults on a loan agreement, thereby paying off the loan.

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FinOps in Practice

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

With so many different individuals across your organization dabbling in the cloud and making adjustments, it can be difficult to track, manage and secure. How can you look to AWS IAM to avoid unrestricted traffic and prevent security issues from arising? So what is AWS IAM and how should your business go about approaching it?

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Economize

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

As a majority of IT organizations move to public cloud services, which often involves storing sensitive and personally identifiable information (PII), cloud security has skyrocketed to the forefront of concern. According to Fortinet’s report, one in five organizations now hosts 75% of their workloads in the cloud.

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Computation 59

Accounting Tools

APRIL 7, 2023

Related Courses Corporate Cash Management Corporate Finance Treasurer's Guidebook What are Investment Securities? Investment securities are bonds and shares that have been acquired for investment purposes. The intent is to profit from the interest and dividend payments that these investments pay out from time to time.

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Accounting Tools

JULY 13, 2023

Related Courses How to Audit Payroll Optimal Accounting for Payroll Payroll Management What is the Social Security Tax Rate? The social security tax rate is a flat tax that applies to all income earned by a person, up to a predetermined annual limit. The 2023 social security tax rate is 6.2% on a wage base of $160,200.

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Ace Cloud Hosting

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Being targeted by a cyber-attack isn’t just embarrassing; it can also bring significant consequences for your business. As per PwC, the Accounting industry is at a 30% higher risk of.

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Accounting Tools

JUNE 21, 2023

Related Courses Accounting for Investments GAAP Guidebook What are Available for Sale Securities? An available for sale security is a debt or equity instrument that is not classified as one of the following: Trading securities. Held-to-maturity securities. The classification is made when a security is purchased.

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Accounting Tools

AUGUST 24, 2023

Related Courses Accounting for Investments What are Held-to-Maturity Securities? A held-to-maturity security is a non-derivative financial asset that has either fixed or determinable payments and a fixed maturity , and for which an entity has both the ability and the intention to hold to maturity.

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Dext

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

However, when the conversation shifts to data privacy and security, enthusiasm often gives way […] For accountants, this revolution brings along a host of advantages, from automated reports to real-time financial analytics. The allure is unmistakable.

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Accounting Today

MAY 24, 2022

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Ace Cloud Hosting

MARCH 18, 2024

Managing extensive financial data and connecting through email communications? Beware, as you may be a prime target for cyberattacks. Email is the primary mode of communication in this digital business.

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Analytix Finance & Accounting

MARCH 30, 2023

This blog will explore some practical steps accounting firms can take to secure themselves against cyber risks. Accounting businesses should ensure professional services have strong cybersecurity safeguards and conduct routine security audits to reduce third-party risks. Top Cybersecurity Measures to Protect Your Accounting Firm!

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

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Accounting Today

APRIL 8, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service is making some changes in the way it sends tax transcripts for clients to tax professionals to beef up security.

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Blake Oliver

JULY 20, 2023

Directly ➡️ It's a security ✅ Indirectly ➡️ It's NOT a security ❌ So that means if a bank buys XRP from Ripple, it's a security. But it's not a security if the bank turns around and anonymizes the XRP sale to retail investors on an exchange. And yet stocks are considered securities. Do I have this right?

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