ACCOUNTING IT · NORTHEAST OHIO

Accounting IT that holds up during tax season.

Built around the FTC Safeguards Rule and IRS Publication 4557, client data protection, and the operational reality of tax season — when downtime simply is not an option.

  • FTC Safeguards Rule support
  • Encrypted email and document handling
  • Ransomware-resistant backups
  • Tax-season priority response
  • WISP documentation
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  • FTC Safeguards Rule
  • Encrypted Email
  • Ransomware-Resistant Backups
  • Tax-Season Priority
  • WISP Documentation

East Canton basedNortheast Ohio coverageOwner-led

Accounting Firms IT

Challenges we solve.

Protecting sensitive client financial and tax data from breaches and ransomware

Meeting FTC Safeguards Rule and Written Information Security Plan (WISP) requirements

Maintaining uptime during tax season when downtime has direct revenue impact

Supporting accounting-specific software stacks (QuickBooks, Drake, Thomson Reuters)

Securing remote and hybrid access for accountants and staff

Managing document retention, destruction, and compliance documentation

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What we cover

Accounting Firms IT services.

IRS Publication 4557 & WISP Support

Written information security plan development, documentation, and technical implementation, built on IRS Publications 4557 and 5708, for review with your compliance or legal advisors.

Client Data Encryption & Access Controls

Role-based permissions, encrypted file storage, and audit logging help limit access to client financial records to authorized staff.

Accounting Software Support

Expert support for QuickBooks, Drake, Lacerte, UltraTax, CCH Axcess, and other platforms Ohio CPA firms depend on daily.

Ransomware Protection & Recovery

Immutable offsite backups, EDR, email filtering, and network segmentation to stop attacks — and recover quickly if one succeeds.

Secure Remote Access

VPN and virtual desktop solutions that give remote and hybrid accountants full access to firm systems without exposing client data.

Tax Season IT Readiness

Pre-season system audits, update schedules, and priority support during filing season so nothing breaks when your clients need you most.

How it works

How we work with you for Accounting Firms

The same structured approach applies whether you need a one-time project or a long-term IT partner. You always know what we are doing, why it matters, and what happens next.

  1. Step 1

    Discovery & context

    We start with a no-pressure conversation about your team size, systems, compliance needs, and what “healthy IT” looks like for you. Based in East Canton, we serve businesses across Northeast Ohio with remote and on-site support when it matters.

  2. Step 2

    Baseline & priorities

    We document what you have today—endpoints, email, backups, identity, vendors—and rank risks by business impact. You get plain-language explanations, not a pile of jargon.

  3. Step 3

    Plan, timeline, and ownership

    You receive a practical roadmap: quick wins, scheduled work, and what we handle vs. what your team or vendors own. Budget and phasing stay transparent so you can decide what runs first.

  4. Step 4

    Operate, monitor, and improve

    We execute the plan, keep watch on critical systems, and adjust as you grow. Ongoing support can be paired with our DomainGuard app and dashboard for domain health, alerts, and security visibility.

Compliance

Standards we support and document.

  • FTC Safeguards Rule (16 CFR 314) and IRS Publication 4557 safeguards
  • Written Information Security Plan (WISP) development
  • FTC breach notice readiness (500+ consumers, within 30 days)
  • Client confidentiality duties under professional accountancy rules
  • SOC 2 readiness for firms serving institutional clients
  • Document retention and secure destruction policies

FAQ

Questions accounting firms teams ask.

Very likely. The FTC Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314) lists tax preparation firms among the financial institutions it covers, and it requires a written information security program: a qualified person in charge, a risk assessment (written, once you hold information on 5,000 or more consumers), MFA, encryption of customer information, and staff training. Since May 13, 2024 it also requires notifying the FTC within 30 days of discovering a breach of unencrypted customer information involving at least 500 consumers. The IRS points tax professionals to the same obligation in Publication 4557 and walks through writing the plan (the WISP) in Publication 5708. NHM helps Ohio CPA firms develop, document, and implement practical safeguards and WISP materials for review with their compliance or legal advisors.

Accounting firms are high-value ransomware targets because of the density of sensitive financial data. We implement immutable offsite backups with tested recovery procedures, endpoint detection and response (EDR) on every workstation, email filtering to block malware delivery, and network segmentation to limit lateral movement. We also run tabletop exercises so your team knows what to do if an attack happens.

Tax season is when firms need IT to work perfectly, not when they can afford experiments. We front-load our work — updating systems, verifying backups, stress-testing access — before the busy season begins. During filing season we prioritize accounting firm tickets and maintain direct lines for urgent issues.

Yes. We support the full range of accounting software used by Ohio firms, including QuickBooks Desktop and Online, Drake Tax, Lacerte, ProConnect, Thomson Reuters UltraTax, and CCH Axcess. We handle installation, licensing, network configurations for multi-user setups, and troubleshooting so your team can stay focused on clients.

Yes. Hybrid and remote work is now the norm in accounting. We implement secure VPN or virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions that give your team full access to firm systems and client files from home — without those files leaving the secured environment. MFA is enforced at every entry point.

Helpful Resources for Accounting Firms

Use these pages to compare options, run checks, and plan your next security improvements.

Free Domain Security Scan

Check SPF, DKIM, and DMARC in minutes. Free with an account.

DomainGuard App (iOS)

Mobile companion for domain health, alerts, and service status.

Plans & Pricing

Starter, Pro, and Enterprise: see what's included.

Managed IT vs Break-Fix

Compare proactive support with reactive emergency repair.

IT for Business Owners

See how NHM frames risk, budget, and roadmap decisions.

Service Areas

Northeast Ohio coverage map with local context for your city.

Contact Us

Talk to our Canton team—free discovery call, no obligation.

Free Security Assessment

Self-guided checklist to spot gaps before they become incidents.

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