Accountants!! Tax Season is Just Around the Corner! Are you ready?

Published on: December 16th, 2015

So, you’ve got another busy season ahead of you. It’s going to be  long hours for the next few months.

Here are some questions for your business.

Is your tax software up to the task of helping you work as efficiently as possible?

Are your computers secure with all the latest patches and Anti Virus and Anti malware, spyware Anti Key loggers, protection?

Is your server and network communications up to date, so it’s efficient for the BIG TAX season?

How will the digital communication between your team and your clients?  Remember, you can communicate over secure email, web chat, FTP, and text messages. It’s imperative that you have a procedure in place whereby you can receive and send documents, and save important client communications.

How are you processing all of the paperwork that comes through the office during tax season? Scanners? Portals? Document management software? Printers?  Are you using the best processing structure?

In case of a disaster, does your company have a backup and a plan to eliminate disaster? This includes quality computers and technology professionals, Back up and automated processes for every file, every day. A disaster recovery plan, Testing and recovery plan for files in house and off premises.

Here are some things to consider for every CPA for large or small offices:

For servers in house or offsite at a data center, it’s best to ensure that all of the physical security requirements are being met based on your needs. Staying up to date with Microsoft patches is a critical step in ensuring your firm’s security, Fire Wall and prevention systems to protect your firm. Encryption software to avoid data loss as using device or PC encryption. The Internet Service Provider’s “managed router” is one of the most important pieces of the network, Test the speed of your router. Network and Wi-Fi certified. Connection speed between devices, and testing your disaster recovery.

Will your technology consultant be there for you in the next few months?  We can HELP.

Please feel free to contact us regarding any questions. Contact us at www.ITStechsolved.com