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 practice

1y 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

2y Institute of Financial Accountants

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

4y 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

4y 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

4y 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

4y 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

5y 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

5y James Arthur, Head of Cyber Consulting

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

5y 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 risk

5y Joe Collinwood, CEO

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?

5y Andy Kays, Technical operations director

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

5y 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”

5y 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?

5y Brian Palmer, AAT

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

5y 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

5y 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 for businesses”

5y 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?

5y 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 important

5y 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

5y MHR Analytics, MHR Analytics | Sponsored

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

5y 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 accountant play?

6y 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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Deloitte launches women in cyber initiative to help close tech gender gap

Security Deloitte launches women in cyber initiative to help close tech gender gap

6y Accountancy Age

Deloitte launches women in cyber initiative to hel...

Currently women only represent 11% of the global cyber security workforce despite talent shortages in the cyber industry Read More...

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Cybersecurity webinar: how protected are you and your data?

Security Cybersecurity webinar: how protected are you and your data?

6y Accountancy Age

Cybersecurity webinar: how protected are you and y...

The threat of cyberattacks and data breaches are a key concern for all businesses in 2018, as companies risk potentially serious financial and reputat...

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GDPR: Don’t forget the human touch

Security GDPR: Don’t forget the human touch

6y Neil Patrick, Director of GRC and Centre of Excellence EMEA for SAP

GDPR: Don’t forget the human touch

Neil Patrick, Director of GRC and Centre of Excellence EMEA for SAP, discusses the human impact of GDPR, including tone at the top, execution in the m...

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