Thank you, Veterans!
On Veterans Day, we would like to express our sincerest gratitude to all those who have served or currently serve in the Armed Forces. Thank you for your sacrifice, your bravery, and the example you set for us all.
Read MoreWelcome, Safe Harbor LLP!
Please help us welcome our newest member, Safe Harbor LLP! Safe Harbor specializes in individual tax return preparation, business tax returns, international tax, and expatriate tax returns! Safe Harbor is located in San Francisco, California and is managed by Chun Wong, CPA and managing partner Mari Nakajima!
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IRS Adds Security Requirement to W-12 PTIN Application and Renewal Form
This article first appeared on CPAPracticeAdvisor.com. The IRS recently released the updated W-12 (PTIN Application Renewal) form and one of the questions that preparers will need to take note of is #11-Data Security Responsibilities which states: “As a paid tax return preparer, I am aware of my legal obligation to have a data security plan and to provide data and system security protections for all taxpayer information. Check the ...
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Association Launches Connect Experience
CPAFMA is excited to launch Connect, one of the most powerful member benefits CPAFMA has ever had. It is your connection to an incredible resource – colleagues who share your challenges, uncertainties and successes. We know the value that CPAFMA members put on networking and educational opportunities we provide through our conferences, local and regional chapter events and online and on-demand programs throughout the ...
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"Think Security First": Password Best Practices
According to Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report, 81% of cybersecurity breaches were facilitated by compromised user credentials. This means that the user’s password was somehow acquired and utilized by hackers to access the organizations network, making “good password practices” a priority for firm managers to highlight in the firm’s security training. According to Neal O’Farrell’s book ...
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