The hidden cyber threat lurking in your supply chain
Corporate Governance

The hidden cyber threat lurking in your supply chain

4w Accountancy Age

The hidden cyber threat lurking in your supply cha...

More than half of large UK financial services firms experienced at least one third-party supply chain attack in 2024, with nearly a quarter facing thr...

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Hybrid working: How cyber secure are accountancy firms?
Accounting Firms

Hybrid working: How cyber secure are accountancy firms?

3y Institute of Financial Account...

Hybrid working: How cyber secure are accountancy f...

With more organisations adopting a hybrid working model, managing employees’ security habits is a bigger challenge than ever, explains John Edwards, C...

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SMEs face increased cybersecurity risks, phishing attempts
Coronavirus

SMEs face increased cybersecurity risks, phishing attempts

5y Shannon Moyer

SMEs face increased cybersecurity risks, phishing ...

Data security experts warn accountants that phishing and hacking schemes are on the rise, putting firms at risk of GDPR fines and data breaches Read M...

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Survey: Pensions sector to halt cyberthreats in time of crisis
Coronavirus

Survey: Pensions sector to halt cyberthreats in time of crisis

5y Leanna Reeves

Survey: Pensions sector to halt cyberthreats in ti...

Accountancy Age assesses how the epidemic has impacted data safety of pensions providers Read More...

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Over £1bn of alleged fraud hits UK Courts
Security

Over £1bn of alleged fraud hits UK Courts

5y Leanna Reeves

Over £1bn of alleged fraud hits UK Courts

The value of alleged cybercrime cases reached over £1 billion in UK Courts in 2019, according to research by KPMG – showing fraudsters are becoming mo...

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Mobile as a threat
Security

Mobile as a threat

5y Martin Morris

Mobile as a threat

Martin Morris discusses the problem of IP theft, data leakage, phishing and Wi-Fi interference be addressed as mobile threat looms large for corporate...

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Shoring up network cybersecurity for the 2020 tax season
Security

Shoring up network cybersecurity for the 2020 tax season

5y Sam Bocetta

Shoring up network cybersecurity for the 2020 tax ...

With 2020 tax season fast approaching, how can accountants ensure their IT networks are secure against the many cyber-threats facing businesses today?...

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Deloitte report shows companies putting 'success factors' ahead of profit
Audit

Deloitte report shows companies putting 'success factors' ahead of profit

5y Leanna Reeves

Deloitte report shows companies putting 'success f...

Based on reports from 100 UK companies, Deloitte's new report assesses the 'success factors' of businesses- revealing how financial drivers are no lon...

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Better safe than sorry: why cybersecurity investment is non-negotiable
Accounting Firms

Better safe than sorry: why cybersecurity investment is non-negotiable

5y Leanna Reeves

Better safe than sorry: why cybersecurity investme...

"Just like meeting someone with a cold creates the possibility that you could pick up the bug, increased connectivity in your business creates more op...

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Value of Fraud Cases reaching UK Courts decreased in H1 2019
Security

Value of Fraud Cases reaching UK Courts decreased in H1 2019

6y Chris Jewers

Value of Fraud Cases reaching UK Courts decreased ...

Roy Waligora, KPMG UK head of investigations said: “We are noting a worrying move from criminals simply hacking as a means to an end to being industri...

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Cyber security: What a difference the board makes
Security

Cyber security: What a difference the board makes

6y James Arthur

Cyber security: What a difference the board makes

The cyber threat never stands still, it is always evolving and will always be with us. If your business has not experienced a cyber-attack in the past...

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Cyber criminals set their sights on accountancy firms – 7 steps to minimise risk
Security

Cyber criminals set their sights on accountancy firms – 7 steps to minimise...

6y Joe Collinwood

Cyber criminals set their sights on accountancy fi...

Accountancy practices are facing an increase in cyber risks as criminals switch their focus to ‘softer target’ smaller firms. Joe Collinwood, CEO at C...

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Cyber security……how good are you?
Security

Cyber security……how good are you?

6y Brian Palmer

Cyber security……how good are you?

AAT's tax policy adviser Brian Palmer on how to stop procrastinating and put in simple measures to protect your practice and your clients right away R...

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Part One: Understanding cyber security in accountancy
Security

Part One: Understanding cyber security in accountancy

6y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Part One: Understanding cyber security in accounta...

Emmy Hawker takes a deep dive into cyberspace, assessing how prepared accountancy firms and practices are for the ever-growing threat of cyber-crime R...

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“Managing third-party cyber risks has rapidly become the number one concern for businesses”
Security

“Managing third-party cyber risks has rapidly become the number one concern...

6y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

“Managing third-party cyber risks has rapidly beco...

BitSight and CeFPro have revealed the results from their new global study Read More...

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Are you backing up your data?
Technology

Are you backing up your data?

6y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Are you backing up your data?

Yesterday marked World Backup Day—but what steps do you take to keep your data safe? Read More...

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Does your SME need a #CyberSpringClean?
Security

Does your SME need a #CyberSpringClean?

6y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Does your SME need a #CyberSpringClean?

The National Cyber Security Centre and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport want to further encourage SMEs to take the initiative when...

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Is your accounting firm prepared to handle a data breach? 
Practice

Is your accounting firm prepared to handle a data breach? 

6y Ellen Temperton

Is your accounting firm prepared to handle a data ...

Sometimes the greatest threat to data security comes from our ‘always connected’ workforce.  Read More...

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"There isn't a single answer to fixing the cyber security problem," says Rainbird CEO
Audit

"There isn't a single answer to fixing the cyber security problem," says Ra...

6y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

"There isn't a single answer to fixing the cyber s...

Ben Taylor, CEO of Rainbird, has spoken to Accountancy Age about technology in accounting and what the future might bring Read More...

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7 reasons why cybersecurity awareness training for finance staff is important
Security

7 reasons why cybersecurity awareness training for finance staff is importa...

6y Mona Kay

7 reasons why cybersecurity awareness training for...

What you might have to gain from training staff in your organisation Read More...

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Three technology opportunities for accountants in 2019
Technology

Three technology opportunities for accountants in 2019

6y Sylvia Tsen

Three technology opportunities for accountants in ...

As the year gets under way, we examine three technology opportunities for finance and accounting professionals in 2019 Read More...

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Accountancy Age Roadshow 2019
Practice

Accountancy Age Roadshow 2019

6y Accountancy Age

Accountancy Age Roadshow 2019

2019 marks Accountancy Age's 50th anniversary year so we're putting on a series of roadshows to celebrate Read More...

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Data maturity: Why it should be on every finance professional’s agenda
Security

Data maturity: Why it should be on every finance professional’s agenda

6y MHR Analytics

Data maturity: Why it should be on every finance p...

MHR Analytics explains what data maturity is and why it's so important in the digital age Read More...

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Accountancy practices ‘not prepared’ for cyber risks – new research
Security

Accountancy practices ‘not prepared’ for cyber risks – new research

6y Beth McLoughlin

Accountancy practices ‘not prepared’ for cyber ris...

Find out how your firm can take action to protect against cyber risks and avoid data breaches which can be costly Read More...

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Ten things we learned about cybersecurity from the GRC Summit London 2018
Technology

Ten things we learned about cybersecurity from the GRC Summit London 2018

6y Accountancy Age

Ten things we learned about cybersecurity from the...

This year’s Governance, Risk, and Compliance Summit focused largely on cybersecurity; could it be the next crisis? Read More...

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Insurance premium tax up by 22% in 2018
Tax

Insurance premium tax up by 22% in 2018

7y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Insurance premium tax up by 22% in 2018

The Government makes £6bn from Insurance Premium Tax in 2017/18 Read More...

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The global fight against fraud and corruption: what role does the accountant play?
Audit

The global fight against fraud and corruption: what role does the accountan...

7y Accountancy Age

The global fight against fraud and corruption: wha...

Accountancy Age discusses how the profession can help in the global fight against fraud and corruption with Russell Guthrie, CFO at the International ...

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