It is generally accepted that few consumers really read terms of service agreements from beginning to end. Only 15% of customers read terms of service agreements completely, according to a 2015 poll by the International Association of Privacy Professionals, and another 15% said they only skimmed them. The other 70% of respondents claimed they had […]
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The even bigger question is what will they do when they find out? But first, let’s maybe cover why they might find out you haven’t done any backups. Most customers of accountants and bookkeepers trust that their accountant has it covered and are well educated on the ins, outs, ups, and downs of cloud accounting
Does your customer know you aren’t backing up their cloud accounting data? Read More »
So you’re doing backups of your cloud accounting files, great that puts you ahead of many of your peers and competitors. There are many good reasons to keep backups, not just to comply with data tax authorities but there are many situations where backups are important to protect your business. Here are a couple of
Why just having a backup of your cloud accounting data is not enough? Read More »
Most accountants have a relaxed mindset regarding backing up their customer’s cloud accounting data. Primarily because the accounting platform providers have such great security and redundant copies of the platform. While this may be true in most cases, you need to know, all accounting platform services tell you to back up your file information…without exception.
Why backups aren’t just for recovering from a hack or data corruption. Read More »
If I said, “that depends,” would you not read the rest of the article. How about if I say, “it depends on where you and your client are located.” There…that’s better. It is worth your time to investigate the active laws in your country, a list of some will be at the bottom of this
Are Accountants Responsible for Protecting Clients From a Cyber Attack? Read More »
As an accountant or bookkeeper, you know that data is essential to your business. You also know that data can be fragile, and it’s important to have a backup plan in place in case something goes wrong. With cloud accounting, you have the added benefit of being able to access your data from anywhere. But
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The Canadian tax authority issued a policy for accountants and bookkeepers. Did your tax authority do the same? The Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) issued a memorandum on the requirements for electronic records. This memo replaces and updates the information contained in earlier CRA publications. This blog post provides a high-level summary of the key changes
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Accountants across the world are being smashed with a new scam that could leave them with a hefty bill.
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By understanding the requirements and putting adequate security measures in place, you can ensure that your business is compliant with this important aspect of Canadian tax law.
Shared responsibility on the cloud is an important concept for accountants and bookkeepers to understand. Both cloud service providers and customers have a role to play in securing data and applications.
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