Written Information Security Plans (WISP) and Protecting Client Data

1.0 CPE CREDIT

In this comprehensive self-study course, you’ll explore the critical aspects of safeguarding sensitive information within tax practices. Learn how to define personally identifiable information (PII), identify the essential components of a written information security plan (WISP), and understand the seven key sections included in the development of a written information security plan (WISP). Dive into risk assessment, covering both internal and external risks, and discover effective strategies for protecting against data attacks. Additionally, explore the value of leveraging external IT specialists to enhance your tax practice’s security posture.

Published: August 2024

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Course Details

This course involves completing a pretest, watching a video, answering quiz questions throughout, and successfully passing an exam with a score of 70% or better. The course includes a set of PDF materials that accompany the presentation.

CPE: This course offers 1.0 CPE credit and is approved by the IRS and NASBA for CPA credit in all states.

Cost: $25

Expiration: Per IRS guidelines, this course expires on 12/31/2027. Students must complete the course and pass the final exam by the expiration date or 1 year from the time of purchase, whichever comes first.

Access Instructions: Upon purchase, students receive a transaction receipt via email that contains instructions to complete the course, as well as a code that is required to earn credit for the course. Important note: the person purchasing this self-study course must be the same person taking the course and completing the exam. This course performs best utilizing a desktop or laptop computer, not a mobile device.

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Course Agenda

Legislative mandates and violation penalties
WISP components
- Personally identifiable information (PII)
- Responsible individuals and specific policies
Risk assessment
- Inside the firm
- Outside the firm
Annual checklist
Employee code of conduct
Types of data attacks
Involvement of external IT professional

Webinar Instructors

What sets us apart from the competition is the breadth and depth of our instructors’ knowledge. Click on any photo below for a brief bio.

Keith Baum

Catherine Riddick

CPA, JD

Learning Objectives, Materials, and CPE

Learning Objectives: By taking this self-study course, you will be able to:

Define personally identifiable information (PII) for a client
List required components of a written information security plan (WISP).
Identify seven sections included in the WISP.
Explain risk types a tax practice is exposed to including inside-the-firm risks and outside-the-firm risks.
Recognize types of data attacks.
Describe the value of using outside IT specialists in the tax practice.

CPE Credits (qualifies for IRS): 1.0. Final exam must be passed with a score of 70% or better.
Expiration: Per IRS guidelines, this course expires on 12/31/2027. Students must complete the course and pass the final exam by the expiration date or 1 year from the time of purchase, whichever comes first.
Delivery Method: QAS self-study (online self-study)
Program Level: Overview
Field of Study: Taxes
Prerequisite(s): Professional experience preparing federal tax returns.
Materials: Upon purchase, the transaction receipt that is provided via email will contain instructions to access the course materials.
Advance Preparation: None

No filings; only good for IRS credit

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Written Information Security Plans (WISP) and Protecting Client Data

Course Details

Course Agenda

Learning Objectives, Materials, and CPE

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