ENG23SS202. Cybercrime Prevention for Tax Professionals - presented by Drake Software (PRA)

Understand your legal and regulatory obligations, develop adequate policies to secure client data and protect your practice. John Sapp, CPA will lead this session pulling from his 25+ years of professional experience in tax software development that includes serving as one of the founding leaders of the IRS Security Summit, and the Chair of the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee when its charter was expanded to advise congress on prevention of identity theft and tax refund fraud. John is also a popular speaker for security topics that impact today’s tax professionals. This presentation will provide an overview of the cyber threats that taxpayers and tax professionals face daily. Attendees will learn why cybercriminals target taxpayer data, their methods, and how to protect clients.

Learning Objectives:

• The methods cybercriminals use to steal taxpayer data
• How to combat cyber threats on behalf of your clients
• Your data-security responsibilities as a tax professional