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CPA Practice Security

Cybersecurity Solutions for CPAs

CPAs handle some of the most sensitive financial data in existence. Protect your practice with security built for accounting professionals.

By the Numbers

74%
Of CPA Firms Targeted by Cyberattacks
$4.9M
Average Data Breach Cost
287
Days to Identify a Breach

What Cybersecurity for CPAs Covers

IRS WISP Compliance

Meet all IRS Publication 4557 requirements with our CPA-specific security framework.

Client Portal Security

Secure file sharing and communication channels for exchanging sensitive financial documents.

Tax Season Monitoring

Enhanced security monitoring during peak filing season when attacks increase dramatically.

Staff Security Training

CPA-focused phishing awareness and security training for your entire team.

Cloud Practice Protection

Security for cloud-based accounting software, tax prep tools, and practice management.

Regulatory Compliance

Stay compliant with IRS, FTC, and state board requirements for data protection.

How to Get Started

1

Practice Assessment

Evaluate your firm is current security posture across systems, processes, and personnel.

2

Gap Analysis

Identify compliance gaps against IRS Publication 4557 and state CPA board requirements.

3

Security Implementation

Deploy CPA-specific security controls for tax software, client data, and communications.

4

Ongoing Protection

Continuous monitoring, staff training, and annual compliance reviews.

CPA Firms Trust Bellator

Join thousands of accounting professionals who protect their practices with our proven security solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

CPAs must comply with IRS Publication 4557 (WISP), FTC Safeguards Rule, state CPA board data protection requirements, and potentially AICPA SOC 2 standards.

The most common attacks are phishing emails impersonating clients or the IRS, ransomware targeting tax season deadlines, and business email compromise targeting wire transfers.

Yes, cyber insurance is strongly recommended. It covers breach notification costs, legal fees, regulatory fines, and business interruption losses from cyberattacks.

Use a portal with end-to-end encryption, require MFA for all users, implement automatic session timeouts, and ensure files are encrypted at rest.

Protect your tax practice from cyber threats

Schedule a free consultation to assess your firm's security posture.