​​​​​​Creating and Operationalizing a Data Security Plan Online Workshop

4 CPE for AFSP, EA, CPA, CRTP

Register  Tuesday, November 19, 10:00 a.m. - 2​:00 p.m. CT​
O​rder on-demand

Premium: $0 | Professional: $131 | Basic: $166 | Nonmember: $175

Summary​

Having a written information security plan (WISP) for your firm is both a requirement and an essential tool to ensure your firm and its data is protected. In this interactive workshop, we will briefly review the critical need for firm security and invest significant time in designing a plan tailored to your firm. Participants can expect to leave the workshop with a strong understanding of the required components of a security plan. A template will be provided and used as a hands-on guide for participants to complete their WISP or conduct an annual update.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify basic terminology related to data security and how it applies to the tax preparation industry
  • Execute a plan to protect your client data including ensuring compliance with your insurance providers
  • Update and modify a security plan to account for in-person and virtual needs and risks
  • Create a plan to ensure your written information security plan stays up to date
  • Create a checklist and plan for ongoing updates and maintenance of your security plan

Course Details

The workshop includes presentation slides and access to the workshop recording.

​Presented by: Brad Messner, MBA, EA
Course Year: 2024
Duration: 4 Credit Hours
Course Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of and experience with technology and data security
Advanced Preparation: None
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

CPE CreditsDesignationField of Study
IRS4
AFSPFederal Tax Law Topic
IRS4
EAFederal Tax Law Topic
NASBA4
CPATaxes
CTEC4
CRTPFederal Tax Law Topic
CFP Board0CFP®N/A

How to Earn CPE

To receive credit for this on-demand online workshop, you must make at least one attempt to answer each of the review questions included with the video. You must also successfully pass the course exam with a score of 70% or better. The course and exam will expire one year from the date of purcha​

Cancellation Policy

​Because this is an online education offering, it is nonrefundable.​​

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