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ABCs of IT Security for CPAs #5: What CPAs Should Know About Desktop Security Measures
Every security component works alongside or in conjunction with other facets of an overall framework to achieve and fulfill some desired security policy objective. Enterprise desktop and workstation computing presents both portals and multiple avenues of access into corporate networks for authorized and protected users. Unfortunately, these same avenues also provide access to unauthorized users who abuse their credentials or piggyback on other valid connections. This article summarizes what you should know towards effectively managing desktop security and deterring risk of compromise to your information assets. Learn More>>

Seeking Comments on Two Exposure DraftsThe AICPA Trust Services/Data Integrity Task Force recently issued an exposure draft of proposed changes to the principles of Security, Availability, Processing Integrity and Confidentiality. Additionally, the AICPA/CICA Privacy Task Force issued a separate exposure draft for the principle of Privacy. Comments are requested by April 8, 2009. Learn More>>
ABCs of IT Security for CPAs #4: A CPAs Introduction to Mobile and Remote Computing Security Considerations IT Section Members OnlyAs everyday mobile devices take on more features, forms, and functions new opportunities for potential attack and exploitation come along with them. Precaution, preparation, and prevention are needed to strengthen any mobile security posture against attacks that can be anticipated and avoided. Learn More>>
CAQ Lessons Learned - Performing an Audit of Internal Control in an Integrated Audit (publication)The Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) has developed a new practical pointers reference source for public company auditors that provides lessons learned from integrated audits of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR). Learn More>>
Have clients or customers in Massachusetts? New standards can apply to youThe Regulation specifically presents standards to be upheld by persons who own, license, store or maintain personal information about a resident of Massachusetts.Is your organization or your clients business meeting information security program requirements? Learn More>>
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AICPA/CICA Privacy Risk Assessment ToolThe Privacy Risk Assessment Tool is designed to assist CPAs/CAs, management, owners and other privacy professionals in assessing privacy risks within their or their clients organization. It provides the organization with principles and criteria that is contained in many privacy laws and regulations worldwide including good privacy practices to benchmark against. Learn More>>
It's Unanimous. XBRL Filing is Mandatory!The Securities and Exchange Commission set the requirement for companies to begin filing in Extensible Business Reporting Language.
New FASB Accounting Standards Codification AnnouncedThe Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has released the FASB Accounting Standards Codification™ for a 1 year verification period during which constituents will provide feedback. After this period, the FASB is expected to approve the Codification as the single source of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), superseding all non-SEC content used to populate the Codification