by JR Bareis | Jul 28, 2026 | Hannibal Accounting CPA
Not every compliance problem in an accounting firm starts with a cyberattack. Most start with an assumption. You assume the security tools are working. You assume policies are current. You assume the team knows how to handle client financial data. You assume the firm...
by JR Bareis | Jul 21, 2026 | Hannibal Accounting CPA
On the surface, everything can look calm.That is especially true inside an accounting firm when the work is moving, client files are being handled, payroll is getting processed, and the team is focused on deadlines.But cyber risk rarely shows up waving a flag.It...
by JR Bareis | Jul 14, 2026 | Hannibal Accounting CPA
Your accounting firm has not stood still since January. Your systems have not either. Tax season happened. Client work moved fast. Extensions were filed. Payroll deadlines kept coming. Financial statements went out. Bookkeeping systems were updated. New tools may have...
by JR Bareis | Jul 7, 2026 | Hannibal Accounting CPA
If you only hear from your IT provider when something breaks, during tax season, or when it is time to renew, you are not getting enough value.Technology is not a one time setup. Your staff changes. Your accounting software changes. Your client financial data grows....
by JR Bareis | Jun 30, 2026 | Hannibal Accounting CPA
I grew up outside Hull, Illinois, on a farm. Long before I owned an IT company, I learned lessons that still shape how I look at technology and business. On a farm, equipment is not a luxury. It is what keeps the whole operation moving. If the tractor will not start,...
by JR Bareis | Jun 23, 2026 | Hannibal Accounting CPA
Most accounting firms treat outdated technology like an old calculator in the back drawer. You know it probably should have been replaced by now, but it still technically works, so it stays in the daily routine a little longer than it should. CPA firms, tax...
