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 Welcome to the AICPA's Information Technology Center

The IT Center provides a venue for CPAs, their clients, employers, and customers to research, monitor, assess, educate, and communicate the impact of technology developments on business solutions.

 

The AICPA Information Technology (IT) Center serves CPAs who hold the Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) Credential, members of the AICPA Information Technology Section, and CPAs who want to maximize information technology to increase efficiency and boost profits.

 

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ABCs of IT Security for CPAs #7: Introduction to Security Maintenance Considerations

 IT Section Members Only

Computer systems require routine maintenance and upkeep to keep current and secure. Likewise, system security also follows a routine maintenance path and is itself an eternally ongoing work-in-progress—a constant cycle of evaluation, implementation, and monitoring. Security maintenance demands a breadth of expertise and wealth of knowledge across a broad range of disciplines within any real-world computing environment. In a constant struggle to keep the wolves at bay, knowledgeable security maintenance personnel should be prepared to thwart threats of attack to their company assets. Procedures and methods that include routine assessments, evaluations, identifications, implementations, resolutions, validations and verifications are among the many activities through which security must be maintained. Learn More>>

 

Free Access to CAQ Webcast Series on AS 5 Implementation for Audits of Non-Accelerated Filers

The Center for Audit Quality, which is affiliated with the AICPA, is launching a three-part webcast series on the implementation of PCAOB Auditing Standard No. 5, An Audit of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting That Is Integrated with An Audit of Financial Statements. For the first time, thousands of smaller public companies and their auditors are required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for fiscal years ending on or after Dec. 15, 2009. This first webcast addresses the fundamentals of an integrated audit, including using a top-down, risk-based approach in planning tests of controls; an overview of SEC, PCAOB, COSO and CAQ information; and more. To access the archived version of Part I, visit CAQ’s Web site on the “Events” page.  To participate in the future installments of the Webcasts, Register here.

 

ABCs of IT Security for CPAs #6: Introduction to Perimeter Security

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Like a military formation securing an outpost in an active combat zone, organizations must prepare their stationary targets for a never-ending barrage of attacks from all sides that can vary in frequency and intensity. The Internet is the vehicle by which hostiles reach business’ networks and its fortifications, and begin launching automated and manual attacks. This article introduces the cornerstones of network perimeter security. Learn More>>

 

Federal Trade Commission Launches Red Flags Web site

Entities covered under the Red Flags Rule can now access resources to guide in the design and implementation of identity theft prevention programs. Learn More>>

CAQ Lessons Learned - Performing an Audit of Internal Control in an Integrated Audit (publication)
The Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) has developed a new practical pointers reference source for public company auditors that provides lessons learned from integrated audits of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR). Learn More>>

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AICPA/CICA Privacy Risk Assessment Tool
The Privacy Risk Assessment Tool is designed to assist CPAs/CAs, management, owners and other privacy professionals in assessing privacy risks within their or their clients organization. It provides the organization with principles and criteria that is contained in many privacy laws and regulations worldwide including good privacy practices to benchmark against. Learn More>>