In today’s virtual and paperless world, entities of all sizes and nature face cybersecurity risks. The risk of resulting litigation, claims, or misleading financial reporting is too great to ignore. This course will focus on tools and techniques that CPAs may either recommend or implement to assist clients with cybersecurity risk management efforts.
Course ID: CPACYBR
How CPAs Can Help Clients Mitigate Cybersecurity Risk
Learning Objectives
- Explain recent tools made available by the AICPA for designing and implementing a cybersecurity risk management program
- Discuss attest and consulting options for CPAs to assist client’s with their risk management efforts
- Explore the value of data analytics, blockchain, and other techniques that can assist with improving accounting and financial reporting
Major Topics
- Data analytics, blockchain, and other technology trends that are increasing cybersecurity risk
- Risk associated with storing data in a cloud-based environment
- Attest and consulting options available to CPAs to help clients with their risk management efforts
Advanced Preparations
None
Who Should Attend
Anyone who has a vested interest in better understanding how CPAs can assist with cybersecurity risk management
Fields of Study
Information TechnologyPrerequisites
None