The hidden cyber threat lurking in your supply chain
Corporate Governance

The hidden cyber threat lurking in your supply chain

1w Accountancy Age

The hidden cyber threat lurking in your supply cha...

More than half of large UK financial services firms experienced at least one third-party supply chain attack in 2024, with nearly a quarter facing thr...

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Do you know what's in the new AI Cyber Code?
AI in Accounting

Do you know what's in the new AI Cyber Code?

6m Rachael King

Do you know what's in the new AI Cyber Code?

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept but a present-day reality. As a result, the UK government is taking proactive steps to ensur...

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Automate and accelerate the AML and KYC process using technology
Security

Automate and accelerate the AML and KYC process using technology

8m Rachael King

Automate and accelerate the AML and KYC process us...

Accountancy practices are facing increasingly stringent Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, and while these regulations aim to combat financial c...

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Data privacy day: Modern accountancies reap the rewards of responsible data practice
Data Repository

Data privacy day: Modern accountancies reap the rewards of responsible data...

2y Wolters Kluwer | Sponsored

Data privacy day: Modern accountancies reap the re...

Accountancy practices using cloud accounting platforms already have an added advantage with regards to data security Read More...

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Making a quality Suspicious Activity Report
Security

Making a quality Suspicious Activity Report

3y Institute of Financial Account...

Making a quality Suspicious Activity Report

The Institute of Financial Accountants outlines how, why and when to make a quality Suspicious Activity Report Read More...

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Spike in cyber attacks increases focus on data security
Coronavirus

Spike in cyber attacks increases focus on data security

4y Tom Lemmon

Spike in cyber attacks increases focus on data sec...

Culture change from remote working creates new challenges for firms to keep data secure Read More...

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SMEs face increased cybersecurity risks, phishing attempts
Coronavirus

SMEs face increased cybersecurity risks, phishing attempts

5y Shannon Moyer

SMEs face increased cybersecurity risks, phishing ...

Data security experts warn accountants that phishing and hacking schemes are on the rise, putting firms at risk of GDPR fines and data breaches Read M...

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Over £1bn of alleged fraud hits UK Courts
Security

Over £1bn of alleged fraud hits UK Courts

5y Leanna Reeves

Over £1bn of alleged fraud hits UK Courts

The value of alleged cybercrime cases reached over £1 billion in UK Courts in 2019, according to research by KPMG – showing fraudsters are becoming mo...

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Mobile as a threat
Security

Mobile as a threat

5y Martin Morris

Mobile as a threat

Martin Morris discusses the problem of IP theft, data leakage, phishing and Wi-Fi interference be addressed as mobile threat looms large for corporate...

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Shoring up network cybersecurity for the 2020 tax season
Security

Shoring up network cybersecurity for the 2020 tax season

5y Sam Bocetta

Shoring up network cybersecurity for the 2020 tax ...

With 2020 tax season fast approaching, how can accountants ensure their IT networks are secure against the many cyber-threats facing businesses today?...

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Four key steps to moving your accounting practice online
MTD

Four key steps to moving your accounting practice online

5y Gabrielle Fontaine

Four key steps to moving your accounting practice ...

Gabrielle Fontaine shares key steps towards MTD and how to embrace online technology rather than grumbling and resisting the changes Read More...

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Value of Fraud Cases reaching UK Courts decreased in H1 2019
Security

Value of Fraud Cases reaching UK Courts decreased in H1 2019

6y Chris Jewers

Value of Fraud Cases reaching UK Courts decreased ...

Roy Waligora, KPMG UK head of investigations said: “We are noting a worrying move from criminals simply hacking as a means to an end to being industri...

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Cyber security: What a difference the board makes
Security

Cyber security: What a difference the board makes

6y James Arthur

Cyber security: What a difference the board makes

The cyber threat never stands still, it is always evolving and will always be with us. If your business has not experienced a cyber-attack in the past...

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Mandate fraud losses approach £100m in 2018/19
Security

Mandate fraud losses approach £100m in 2018/19

6y Chris Jewers

Mandate fraud losses approach £100m in 2018/19

According to the data obtained by RSM from the UK’s national fraud and cyber-crime reporting centre, businesses lost a total of £99,283,213 to mandate...

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Cyber criminals set their sights on accountancy firms – 7 steps to minimise risk
Security

Cyber criminals set their sights on accountancy firms – 7 steps to minimise...

6y Joe Collinwood

Cyber criminals set their sights on accountancy fi...

Accountancy practices are facing an increase in cyber risks as criminals switch their focus to ‘softer target’ smaller firms. Joe Collinwood, CEO at C...

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Why do hackers love HMRC?
Security

Why do hackers love HMRC?

6y Andy Kays

Why do hackers love HMRC?

Andy Kays of Redscan explains why HMRC is the favoured site of hackers - and how you can protect your firm and its clients from these scams Read More...

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Phone security expert lauds HMRC’s response to scam surge
HMRC

Phone security expert lauds HMRC’s response to scam surge

6y Dave Beach

Phone security expert lauds HMRC’s response to sca...

New statistics from HMRC reveal a surge in phone scam reports, yet telco security experts, Callsign, have praised the taxman’s counter fraud efforts. ...

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ICAEW: Companies House data a “gaping hole in AML defences”
Audit

ICAEW: Companies House data a “gaping hole in AML defences”

6y Dave Beach

ICAEW: Companies House data a “gaping hole in AML ...

New research quantifies the extent of Companies House inaccuracy as the ICAEW urges the Treasury and BEIS to shore up defences Read More...

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Cyber security……how good are you?
Security

Cyber security……how good are you?

6y Brian Palmer

Cyber security……how good are you?

AAT's tax policy adviser Brian Palmer on how to stop procrastinating and put in simple measures to protect your practice and your clients right away R...

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Part Two: The future is online
Security

Part Two: The future is online

6y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Part Two: The future is online

Emmy Hawker takes a deep dive into cyberspace, assessing how prepared accountancy firms and practices are for the ever-growing threat of cyber-crime R...

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Part One: Understanding cyber security in accountancy
Security

Part One: Understanding cyber security in accountancy

6y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Part One: Understanding cyber security in accounta...

Emmy Hawker takes a deep dive into cyberspace, assessing how prepared accountancy firms and practices are for the ever-growing threat of cyber-crime R...

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“Managing third-party cyber risks has rapidly become the number one concern for businesses”
Security

“Managing third-party cyber risks has rapidly become the number one concern...

6y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

“Managing third-party cyber risks has rapidly beco...

BitSight and CeFPro have revealed the results from their new global study Read More...

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Does your SME need a #CyberSpringClean?
Security

Does your SME need a #CyberSpringClean?

6y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Does your SME need a #CyberSpringClean?

The National Cyber Security Centre and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport want to further encourage SMEs to take the initiative when...

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7 reasons why cybersecurity awareness training for finance staff is important
Security

7 reasons why cybersecurity awareness training for finance staff is importa...

6y Mona Kay

7 reasons why cybersecurity awareness training for...

What you might have to gain from training staff in your organisation Read More...

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Data maturity: Why it should be on every finance professional’s agenda
Security

Data maturity: Why it should be on every finance professional’s agenda

6y MHR Analytics

Data maturity: Why it should be on every finance p...

MHR Analytics explains what data maturity is and why it's so important in the digital age Read More...

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Accountancy practices ‘not prepared’ for cyber risks – new research
Security

Accountancy practices ‘not prepared’ for cyber risks – new research

6y Beth McLoughlin

Accountancy practices ‘not prepared’ for cyber ris...

Find out how your firm can take action to protect against cyber risks and avoid data breaches which can be costly Read More...

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The global fight against fraud and corruption: what role does the accountant play?
Audit

The global fight against fraud and corruption: what role does the accountan...

7y Accountancy Age

The global fight against fraud and corruption: wha...

Accountancy Age discusses how the profession can help in the global fight against fraud and corruption with Russell Guthrie, CFO at the International ...

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