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You're Paying for Microsoft 365 Security. Most Accounting Firms Aren't Using It

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You're Paying for Microsoft 365 Security. Most Accounting Firms Aren't Using It

TL;DR: Most CPA firms are running Microsoft 365 with the same default settings from the day the account was set up, leaving security tools they're already paying for completely idle. The platform's built-in features (Defender for Business,...

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Microsoft's AI Investment Strategy: What It Means for the Technology Market

Microsoft’s spending patterns and its commitment to AI strategy have made it the largest corporate bet on AI infrastructure in business history. Its...

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The IRS Has Opinions About Your Cybersecurity. Here's What IRS Publication 4557 Actually Requires

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The IRS Has Opinions About Your Cybersecurity. Here's What IRS Publication 4557 Actually Requires

TL;DR: IRS Publication 4557 is the federal guidance requiring every compensated tax preparer to maintain a Written Information Security Plan (WISP)....

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Florida Supreme Court Addresses AI Use in Amended Court Filings

Fabricated case citations have a way of getting noticed. A judge reads a brief, looks up the case a lawyer cited, and finds nothing. No docket...

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The FTC Safeguards Rule: What Every CPA Firm and Tax Preparer Needs to Know (Before It's Too Late)

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The FTC Safeguards Rule: What Every CPA Firm and Tax Preparer Needs to Know (Before It's Too Late)

TL;DR: The FTC Safeguards Rule is a federal data security law that officially applies to CPA firms and tax preparers, not just banks. It requires a...

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Considering Outsourcing Tax Work Out of the Country? Make Sure You Understand IRS Form 7216

We're an MSP for accounting firms, and we see it all. Over the past several years, offshore labor has become increasingly common in the CPA space....

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The IRS Just Published AI Guidelines for Tax Practitioners. Here Is What CPA Firms Need to Do Now

On June 24, 2026, the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) published Introductory Guidelines for Responsible AI Use in Federal Tax...

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Case Study: Misconfigured Windows Security Leading to a Breach in a Local Business

A mid-sized HVAC parts distributor found out the hard way that good intentions don't stop hackers. One day, the owner got a call from the bank:...

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Microsoft AI Platforms Explained for Businesses in Phoenix: Azure AI, Copilot, and Beyond

Microsoft now ships AI tools that range from an assistant inside your Word documents to a full enterprise cloud development platform. This post maps...

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When to Work With a Microsoft Partner to Reduce Costs and Improve Setup

Most small business owners don't think about Microsoft licensing until something breaks. A renewal invoice spikes, or a new hire can't get email...

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