Accounting firms hold some of the most sensitive financial information in the economy — tax returns, financial statements, M&A transaction data, and estate plans. The IRS, FTC, and state CPA boards are increasing scrutiny of information security practices.
Or call us: (866) 583-8122
A network outage for most businesses means lost productivity. In healthcare it means
disrupted care. The demands on your IT infrastructure — and your IT partner — are
categorically higher.
Accounting firms are specifically targeted during tax season when phishing campaigns impersonate the IRS, software vendors, and clients. The volume of legitimate document requests creates ideal social engineering conditions.
Hybrid and remote work is now the norm in accounting. Staff accessing client tax data from home offices, client sites, and coffee shops creates endpoint and network risks that office-only security models cannot address.
Most CPA firms are small practices without dedicated IT staff. The FTC and IRS do not adjust compliance requirements based on firm size — creating a disproportionate compliance burden on small and mid-size practices.
BetterWorld Technology designs and manages your compliance program as a continuous service — not a one-time project. Your FTC Safeguards obligations are covered by the same managed security program that handles your 24/7 monitoring and incident response.
The revised FTC Safeguards Rule requires accounting firms to implement a comprehensive information security program — including a designated security coordinator, risk assessment, and formal security controls. Enforcement began in 2023.
The IRS requires tax preparers to implement a written data security plan addressing specific requirements. Firms without a documented security plan face license revocation and IRS enforcement action.
Most states require notification to clients and regulators within 30 to 72 hours of a data breach. Accounting firms without an incident response plan face both legal liability and reputational damage when breaches occur.
A complete managed IT and cybersecurity program purpose-built for clinical
environments, compliance obligations, and 24/7 operational demands.
Secure workstations and networks for tax preparation workflows — protecting client tax returns, W-2 data, and financial documents during peak season when volume and attack activity both spike.
Secure document exchange portals replacing email for client document transmission — with access logging, encryption, and audit trails that satisfy FTC Safeguards documentation requirements.
Formal written information security program meeting FTC Safeguards and IRS Publication 4557 requirements — including risk assessment, control implementation, and annual review documentation.
Accounting firms with multiple offices and remote staff need consistent security across all locations — unified endpoint management, consistent patch policies, and centralized monitoring regardless of where staff work.
We have been serving healthcare organizations since our founding. We understand the intersection of clinical operations, regulatory obligation, and cybersecurity risk that makes healthcare IT fundamentally different from every other industry.
Start the ConversationWritten Information Security Plan meeting IRS Publication 4557 requirements — maintained and updated annually.
Formal GLBA-adjacent information security program documentation meeting FTC Safeguards requirements — with designated security coordinator and annual risk assessment.
Encrypted client portal replacing email for sensitive financial document exchange — with access logs and delivery confirmation.
Purpose-built IT and cybersecurity for the sectors that demand the highest standards of security, compliance, and reliability.
Talk to a BetterWorld Technology healthcare IT advisor. We start with your specific
environment and obligations, not a generic proposal.
"BetterWorld Technology transformed our IT infrastructure. Their proactive approach means we rarely deal with downtime. They truly act as a partner, not just a vendor."
"Their cybersecurity team helped us achieve SOC 2 Type 2 compliance in under six months. The vCISO advisory was exactly what we needed at our stage of growth."
"We switched from a national MSP to BetterWorld and the difference is night and day. Responsive, knowledgeable, and they understand nonprofits. Renewal is automatic for us."
Not ready to schedule a call? Fill out this form and an advisor will respond within one business hour.