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Cyber Security Essentials for Tax Preparer 2 Credits

Aug 30, 2022, 10:00 AM ET

Cyber Security Essentials for Tax Preparer 2 Credits

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Aug 30, 2022, 10:00 AM ET

Learning Objective

  • To identify how criminals commit acts of cyber fraud
  • To identify cybersecurity internal controls that will protect your company from cybercriminals
  • To identify the IRS cybersecurity recommendations for tax professionals

Course Overview

The IRS has recently updated its data and cyber security guidelines, placing new responsibility for the security of taxpayers' personal information on tax preparers. This course is designed for tax professionals who collect and store clients' personal information and would like to understand data and cyber-security. You have probably heard of some of the more common types of cyber crimes such as ransomware, spyware, computer viruses, phishing, vishing, spoofing, data breaches, denial of service attacks, hacking, etc.

This course is designed to familiarize tax professionals who are not information technology (IT) experts with data breaches, cyber-security risks, and internal controls. We will review the IRS recommendations for securing taxpayer information. We will cover the material in a plain language, non-technical manner. We will cover what you need to know, but not how to write the computer programs or code.

Major Topics Covered in this IRS-approved webinar:

  • Basic understanding of cyber-security
  • Familiarize tax professionals who are not information technology (IT) experts on cyber-security risks and internal controls
  • IRS recommendations for securing taxpayer information
  • What you need to know, but not how to write the computer programs or code

Here are links to your interest: IRS-approved webinar | Cyber Security and Cyber Fraud

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Credits

2

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

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Advance Preparation

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About Instructor

Dr. Robert Minniti - Expert Speaker on Accounting and Fraud
Dr. Robert Minniti , CPA (US)

President, Minniti CPA LLC

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Dr. Minniti is the President and Owner of Minniti CPA, LLC. Dr. Minniti is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Forensic Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Valuation Analyst, Certified in Financial Forensics, Master Analyst in Financial Forensics, Chartered Global Management Accountant, and is a licensed private investigator in the state of Arizona. Dr. Minniti received his doctoral degree in business administration from Walden University, received his MBA degree and Graduate Certificate in Accounting from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management, and received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix. Dr. Minniti taught graduate and undergraduate courses in forensic accounting at DeVry University, Grand Canyon University, Kaplan University, Northwestern University, and the University of Phoenix.

He designed graduate and undergraduate courses for Grand Canyon University, Northwestern University, and Anthem College. He is a writer and public speaker. He has experience in forensic accounting, fraud examinations, financial audits, internal audits, compliance audits, real estate valuations, business valuations, internal control development, business continuation planning, risk management, financial forecasting, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance work. Dr. Minniti is an instructor teaching continuing professional education classes for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Compliance Online, CPE Link/CCH . AccountingEd, Global Compliance Panel, Clear Law Institute, CPE Solutions, Canopy CPE, The Institute of Management Accountants, the National Association of Valuators and Analysts, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the Institute of Internal Auditors, and various state CPA Societies.

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Self Study QAS (Quality Assurance Service) is a NASBA and other regulatory bodies approved program designed for Professionals to complete their Continuing Professional Education credits through self-paced, interactive courses that meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. We are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

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To earn CPE credits, you must complete the self-study course, pass the required assessments, and submit the necessary documentation. Credits are awarded based on the completion of course hours and successfully passing the assessments.

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Yes, all our self-study courses are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the rigorous standards for quality and educational content set by these organizations.

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To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

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A Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit is an interactive, real-time online seminar where professionals can earn Continuing Education credits by participating in live sessions led by experts in various fields. These sessions meet the standards set by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

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Robert Larkin,

As a tax preparer, I am well aware of the importance of cybersecurity. I am also aware that many tax preparers are not very tech-savvy. This course provides a good overview of the responsibilities of tax preparers, the IRS recommendations for securing taxpayer information, and the risk of data breaches on tax preparers. It is a good overview, but I would recommend taking the course if you are a tax preparer.

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Bridget Beaty,

This course is perfect for tax professionals who are not IT experts. It provides a comprehensive overview of the latest data breaches, cyber-security risks, and IRS recommendations for securing taxpayer information. I found this course to be informative and well-organized. I would recommend it.

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