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Q: My client has asked our firm to initiate wire transfers. What risks are associated with agreeing to initiate wire transfers and what protocols should our firm consider? A: CPA firms continue to be at high risk of social engineering attempts due to the type of information firms gather and store. If the firm and/or a … Read more
Are you taking the right steps to manage (and document) client expectations? Effective communication is a key factor in any CPA-client relationship, and when you work to stay in control of managing client expectations, you help to safeguard your firm. To that end, good documentation is critical to successfully managing client expectations. Jurors (members of … Read more
Signed engagement letters help CPA firms improve communication with clients and protect the firm from litigation as “the first line of defense.” Use the following tips to help you write more effective engagement letters. Engagement letters should…• State the purpose of the engagement.• Define the scope and limits of the engagement.• Specify known negative conditions … Read more
Q: My firm has a Written Information Security Plan (“WISP”), but it hasn’t been updated since early 2023. How often should we be reviewing/updating our WISP? And have there been any significant changes to the regulatory guidance related to physical, technical, and/or administrative safeguards a CPA firm is required to have in place to protect … Read more
With cybersecurity threats coming from all directions, it’s crucial for CPA firms and their staff to be aware of how the risk exposures impact the firm as well as the client. When there is a claim, it is important to understand how cyber insurance coverages respond and it’s vital to engage with qualified legal and … Read more
CAMICO’s Loss Prevention and Claims departments work with CPA policyholder firms every day on difficult risk management issues. The following Q&A covers 10 questions and trends that our specialists hear about most frequently from our policyholders. Top Loss Prevention Trends Q: What are some of the risks and general guidelines for our firm if we … Read more
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