by JR Bareis | Jul 28, 2026 | STL Accounting CPA
Not every compliance problem starts with a cyberattack. Most start with an assumption. You assume the security tools are working. You assume policies are current. You assume staff know how to handle client financial data. You assume payroll records, tax documents,...
by JR Bareis | Jul 21, 2026 | STL Accounting CPA
On the surface, everything can look calm.That is what makes Shark Week interesting every year. The danger is not what you see on top of the water. It is what is already moving underneath.Cybercriminals work the same way.For accounting firms, CPA practices, tax...
by JR Bareis | Jul 14, 2026 | STL Accounting CPA
Your firm has not stood still since January. Your systems have not either. Tax season came through. People worked long hours. Client financial data moved fast. New tools were added. Temporary access was granted. Payroll records, bookkeeping systems, financial...
by JR Bareis | Jul 7, 2026 | STL 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 tax software changes. Your bookkeeping systems change. Client...
by JR Bareis | Jun 30, 2026 | STL 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 | STL Accounting CPA
Most people treat outdated technology like an old sock with a hole in it. You know it should probably be replaced, but it still technically works, so you keep using it a little longer than you should. Accounting firms do the exact same thing with technology. A...
