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Luke Kiely is the founder of ComplyWise online and a Chief Information Security Officer. His experience includes law enforcement positions where he was instrumental in covertly monitoring and apprehending perpetrators of data-based cybercrimes. In addition, Luke has held several key senior roles overseeing information security, cybersecurity, and data compliance for top SaaS companies.
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Jan 16, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Getting the Cyber Security Basics Right: How Accounting Firms Can Scale Securely and Achieve Investor-Grade Readiness
You’ve built a growing accounting firm. Revenues are increasing, headcount is expanding, and your client base is becoming more complex and more valuable. With that growth comes a different class of scrutiny — from investors, insurers, lenders, and increasingly, regulators. The question is no longer whether cybersecurity matters. It is whether your firm is resilient enough to withstand a breach without client harm, regulatory fallout, or reputational damage. For U.S. accounting firms, this...
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Jan 15, 2026 ∙ 3 min
The Role of a Security Operations Centre (SOC) for Accounting Firms
Accounting firms sit at the centre of vast amounts of sensitive financial and personal data. Tax records, payroll data, bank details, identity information — all concentrated in one place. That reality makes firms a consistent and attractive target for cybercriminals. In today’s operating environment, cybersecurity is no longer optional or theoretical. It is a regulatory, professional, and commercial obligation. In this article, we explain the role of a Security Operations Centre (SOC) in...
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Oct 3, 2025 ∙ 3 min
PTIN Renewal Season 2025: What Every Accounting Firm Must Know About the FTC Safeguards Rule
Each year, tax preparers across the United States renew their Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) with the IRS. It’s a routine part...
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