Certified Public Accounting firms handle tax returns, audit workpapers, and financial statements containing the most sensitive corporate and personal financial data — under a regulatory obligation from the AICPA, IRS, and state boards that now explicitly includes cybersecurity safeguards aligned to SOC 2 and the FTC Safeguards Rule under GLBA. Zero Trust access controls ensure that client financial data is accessible only to the specific engagement team members who require it, with full audit trails that satisfy both client expectations and professional liability requirements.
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