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Third-party damages: refers to damages alleged by clients or other third parties that the negligence of the CPA firm contributed in whole or in part to the third party’s cyber-related loss. Topic: Third-Party Cyber Attack CAMICO policyholders Michael Jones and Tom Smith of Jones & Smith Accounting Services were out of the office during the … Read more
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
The role of CPA firms who perform “outsourced accounting services” for their clients has greatly expanded over the years into what many today refer to as “client advisory services and/or client accounting services” (“CAS”). With the evolution of CAS, many CPAs have questioned the appropriateness of applying the “preparation standards” (“AR-C 70”) set forth in … Read more
CPA firms are often uncertain about whether or how to respond to a subpoena, as they also need to comply with a number of rules and regulations that are intended to protect client confidentiality. The following Q&A focuses on understanding the nature of subpoenas and how CPA firms can minimize their professional liability exposures when … 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
By Duncan B. Will, CPA/ABV/CFF, CFE Whether due to the “great resignation,” the “great reassessment,” or the “baby boomer departure,” the CPA profession is … Read more