Non-Techie Cybersecurity Update for TaX Practitioners
Overview
Staying up to date with cybersecurity can be overwhelming. This update is for non-techie tax practitioners wanting to understand current compliance requirements, best practices for cybersecurity programs, cyber liability insurance trends, and cost-effective risk mitigation options. We’ll also share insights from our research into cybersecurity compliance within the accounting industry and tips for sole proprietors and small firms to manage their risks.
Prerequisites
None
Designed For
Tax practitioners, firm leaders, owners, managing partners, IT managers.
Objectives
- Identify key cybersecurity compliance requirements for accounting firms
- Define key areas of cybersecurity risk
- Describe cyber risk mitigation options
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Donny Shimamoto, Intraprise TechKnowlegies LLC
Donny is the founder and managing director of IntrapriseTechKnowlogies LLC, an advisory-focused CPA firm focused on innovation acceleration and organizational development for small businesses, middle market organizations, and nonprofits. Donny is a recognized thought leader and educator in the fields of accounting technology, IT risk management, and performance management. His dedication to helping accountants and organizations strategically leverage technology while proactively managing their business and technical risk is paramount. Donny also serves as an business transformation advisor and outsourced “IT partner” for local & regional firms, finance departments, and internal audit departments who lack in-house IT executive leadership and IT audit expertise; He helps with risk assessments, IT-related advisory services, development of innovation strategies, streamlining of internal firm/department operations, and increasing staff proficiency with IT tools supporting internal operations and accounting/audit services delivery. Donny was recognized as one of the Top Thought Leaders in Public Accounting by CPA Practice Advisor from 2012 to 2020, Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting (2013/2014/2017-2020) by Accounting Today, received the 2009-2010 President’s Award from the Hawaii Society of CPAs, was named to CPA Technology Advisor’s 40 Under 40 list in 2007 & 2009 & 2014, and was also a Hawaii Top High Tech Leader in 2004.
Non-Member Price $120.00
Member Price $100.00