Ever thought of running your tax and accounting firm virtually? Many of us have asked this question and wondered “but how can I ensure my tax information and accounting files are safe outside the organization? Is the savings worth the risk? Excellent questions to ask and here’s your answer…..nothing is ever foolproof but if you ask your potential service provider the following questions, you can move forward confidently:
1) Do you run background checks on your employees?
2) Does your office utilize two factor authentication?
3) Does your IT dept have the best anti-virus installed?
4) If your data files are stored on servers, portals, or in the cloud, what type of security system is in place for the information?