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In today’s digital landscape, it is no surprise that there appears to be a new cybersecurity story in the news every week, from attacks on major infrastructure to small companies being held for ransom. The risk of cyber threats continues to grow for CPA firms, along with other professional services firms, as all are considered … Read more
By Duncan B. Will, CPA/ABV/CFF, CFE Conflicts of interest have long been a major factor in professional liability claims against CPAs. Part of … Read more
John Zissu became Vice President of Information Technology on April 7, 2025. John Zissu joined CAMICO as Vice President of Information Technology on April 7, 2025. Prior to CAMICO, Zissu served as Vice President – Platform Owner at Everest North America and as Vice President of Technology at Tokio Marine HCC (TMHCC), where he spearheaded … Read more
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
Q: With most tax returns being e-filed, has CAMICO noticed any trends in e-filings not going through? If so, what advice do you have for policyholders to prevent or address these situations? A: CAMICO has observed a rise in issues with e-filed tax returns, including processing failures and fraudulent filings. To address these challenges, firms … 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