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Cyber Due Diligence in M&A for CPA Advisors 1 Credit 1 Credit

Apr 09, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT

Cyber Due Diligence in M&A for CPA Advisors 1 Credit 1 Credit

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  • Published on

    November, 2025

  • Subject Area

    Information Technology

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Apr 09, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT

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Learning Objectives

  • Discuss cyber risk as a core factor in M&A decision-making.
  • Identify how cybersecurity vulnerabilities impact valuation and deal success.
  • Analyze operational and regulatory resilience during cyber due diligence.
  • Explain how due diligence insights inform strategic and financial decisions.
  • Explore methods to mitigate liabilities and ensure sustainable acquisitions.

Course Overview

Cyber risk is now a deal breaker in mergers and acquisitions. From data breaches to ransomware to compliance lapses, hidden cyber weaknesses can cost millions or derail entire transactions. This CPE course helps CPA advisors, financial analysts, and due diligence professionals understand how cybersecurity risks directly affect deal valuation and post-merger performance.

Through real-world cases and practical frameworks, you’ll discover how to assess a target company’s cyber posture, identify red flags, and translate technical findings into financial impact. You’ll also learn to advise clients on adjusting purchase prices, escrow agreements, and representations to protect against inherited liabilities. The course highlights the CPA’s evolving role in cyber due diligence, transforming it from a back-office checklist into a core strategic advisory function.

Major Topics:

  • Assessing Cybersecurity Risk Exposure
  • Understanding the New Reality
  • Addressing CPA Responsibility
  • Calculating Negligence Costs
  • Building Competitive Advantage

By the end of this CPE course, you’ll know how to integrate cyber risk insights into every stage of the M&A lifecycle from pre-LOI scanning to post-merger remediation. This course gives you a competitive edge in advising clients to make smarter, safer acquisitions in today’s digital-first economy.

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On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Information Technology for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Information Technology for Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Information Technology Professionals (CITP) 1 CPD Eligible
Information Technology for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Information Security Governance for Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology and Security for Certified in Risk and Information System Control (CRISC) 1 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1 CE Eligible
Information Technology for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
BUSINESS AND SECURITY ENVIRONMENT for CSX Cybersecurity Practitioner (CSX-P) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Information Technology for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Information Technology for Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Information Technology Professionals (CITP) 1 CPD Eligible
Information Technology for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Information Security Governance for Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology and Security for Certified in Risk and Information System Control (CRISC) 1 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1 CE Eligible
Information Technology for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
BUSINESS AND SECURITY ENVIRONMENT for CSX Cybersecurity Practitioner (CSX-P) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Credit

1

Course Level

Advanced

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Roderick Chambers
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Roderick Chambers serves as an information security and intelligence advisor for public and private sector entities. He began his career in the US federal government, serving as an intelligence operations professional and technical collections lead, specifically in the intelligence community. Chambers served as the former deputy superintendent and director of the cyber intelligence unit for the US State of New York State Department of Financial Services. As a career security intelligence professional with over 15 years of field experience, he has designed, implemented, and supported information security programs at organizations of all sizes worldwide.

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To earn credits, you must attend the entire live webinar, actively participate in any polls or questions, and complete any required evaluations or assessments. Credits are awarded based on your attendance and participation in the live session.

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MY-CPE LLC courses are accepted for continuing education credit by various professional certification programs, including NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, and HRCI. MY-CPE LLC is also recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

Reviews and Ratings

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Thom Arnsperger, CPA (US)

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Like the instruction - especially the case studies - if there was more time I'd like more case study examples and some more details. That said based on only a 1 hour course it was at the right level

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Chunhua Zhang, CPA in Canada

4

It's good to know that cyber securrity should be considered before M&A

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