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Independent audits of the largest U.S. CPA and accounting firms — Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, Crowe, and more — reveal a wide range of cybersecurity results. Weak email authentication is a direct path to tax-season phishing and client data theft.
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Independent audits of the largest U.S. tax preparation brands — H&R Block, Jackson Hewitt, Intuit, Liberty Tax, and more — reveal a wide range of cybersecurity results. Weak email authentication is a direct path to refund fraud and preparer impersonation.
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Independent audits of the largest U.S. payroll and HR platforms — ADP, Paychex, Gusto, Paycom, and more — reveal a wide range of cybersecurity results. Weak email authentication is a direct path to payroll diversion and W-2 fraud.
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Independent audits of major Alabama accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 70% down to 44%, with 5 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Alaska accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 70% down to 34%, with 5 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Arkansas accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 80% down to 44%, with 3 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Arizona accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 70% down to 30%, with 5 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major California accounting firms reveal a wide range of cybersecurity results. The IRS (Publication 4557) requires every tax professional to maintain a written information security plan (WISP) to keep a PTIN, and the FTC Safeguards Rule backs it with civil penalties.
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Independent audits of major Colorado accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 84% down to 30%, with 4 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Connecticut accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 70% down to 44%, with 4 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Delaware accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 80% down to 39%, with 4 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Florida accounting firms reveal a wide range of cybersecurity results. The IRS (Publication 4557) requires every tax professional to maintain a written information security plan (WISP) to keep a PTIN, and the FTC Safeguards Rule backs it with civil penalties.
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Independent audits of major Georgia accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 66% down to 44%, with 4 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Hawaii accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 70% down to 39%, with 6 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Illinois accounting firms reveal a wide range of cybersecurity results. The IRS (Publication 4557) requires every tax professional to maintain a written information security plan (WISP) to keep a PTIN, and the FTC Safeguards Rule backs it with civil penalties.
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Independent audits of major Indiana accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 80% down to 48%, with 3 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Iowa accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 70% down to 44%, with 6 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Idaho accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 70% down to 38%, with 5 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Kansas accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 70% down to 39%, with 4 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Kentucky accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 80% down to 44%, with 2 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Louisiana accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 70% down to 44%, with 3 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Maryland accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 58% down to 30%, with 8 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Maine accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 70% down to 38%, with 6 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Massachusetts accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 64% down to 30%, with 6 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Michigan accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 84% down to 34%, with 3 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Minnesota accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 71% down to 30%, with 1 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Mississippi accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 70% down to 38%, with 5 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Missouri accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 70% down to 39%, with 4 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Montana accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 70% down to 39%, with 4 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Nevada accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 74% down to 44%, with 3 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Nebraska accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 71% down to 39%, with 3 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major New Hampshire accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 70% down to 38%, with 6 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major New Jersey accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 70% down to 30%, with 7 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major New Mexico accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 70% down to 39%, with 4 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major New York accounting firms reveal a wide range of cybersecurity results. The IRS (Publication 4557) requires every tax professional to maintain a written information security plan (WISP) to keep a PTIN, and the FTC Safeguards Rule backs it with civil penalties.
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Independent audits of major North Carolina accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 76% down to 33%, with 5 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major North Dakota accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 70% down to 39%, with 4 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Ohio accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 80% down to 52%, with 4 of 10 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Oklahoma accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 70% down to 38%, with 5 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Oregon accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 72% down to 40%, with 5 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Pennsylvania accounting firms reveal a wide range of cybersecurity results. The IRS (Publication 4557) requires every tax professional to maintain a written information security plan (WISP) to keep a PTIN, and the FTC Safeguards Rule backs it with civil penalties.
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Independent audits of major Rhode Island accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 70% down to 39%, with 5 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major South Carolina accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 76% down to 44%, with 3 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major South Dakota accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 70% down to 39%, with 5 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Tennessee accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 70% down to 30%, with 5 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of leading Texas CPA and tax firms show significant variation in email security — scores run from 71% down to 38%, and none reach a strong posture. The IRS and FTC require a written security plan to protect taxpayer data.
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Independent audits of major Utah accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 70% down to 39%, with 5 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Vermont accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 70% down to 30%, with 6 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Virginia accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 62% down to 30%, with 7 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Washington accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 72% down to 30%, with 4 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major West Virginia accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 70% down to 39%, with 3 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Wisconsin accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 74% down to 30%, with 3 of 8 below 60%.
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Independent audits of major Wyoming accounting firms reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 70% down to 39%, with 4 of 8 below 60%.
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