Category Archives: Industry News
Surgent Partners with Leading CPA Cyber-Security Risk Expert to Help Firms Avoid Hacker Risks
By Surgent CPE
A growing number of accounting firms are expanding staff training procedures to include firm-wide guidance on how to avoid cybersecurity risks.
If you’re an accountant, you might recognize there are many myths commonly attributed to the industry. We’re here to discuss!
Being in the Cloud But Staying Out of the Storm Gets More Challenging for Accounting Firms
By Surgent CPE
The news reports on cyber security over the past few weeks are enough to make many CPA firms yearn for the days of paper file cabinets and adding machine tape.
Employment law errors can cost organizations millions of dollars – much of which could have been avoided if employers knew what was required of them.
Every audit professional has varying professional development needs, from new hires to partners. There is a natural progression of necessary skills.
Is Data Security a Big Deal For Small Biz? 12.5 Million Reasons to Care, Even If You’re Not Apple
By Surgent CPE
How big a deal are data security breaches? A June 2016 ID Theft Center Report said over 12.5 million data records have been breached in the first six months of 2016.
Professionals working with governments and not-for-profits will find 2016 to be a transitional year. Ensure you are staying up-to-date with all of the changes.
Well, That’s Almost as Grueling as Busy Season: Tax Accountant Turned Triathlete Favored for Gold in Rio
By Surgent CPE
Gwen Jorgensen holds open the possibility she might someday return to tax work, but for now pursuing Olympic gold is her full-time job.
Federal officials announced on Tuesday, May 24 that five people have been arrested in connection with a tax scam that has bilked an estimated $36.5 million.
The IRS has made changes to Form 3115 (Application for Change in Accounting Method) that incorporate additions & edits to the Revenue Procedures 2015-13 and 2015-14.
