Here’s the deal...
If you run a mid-size CPA firm in Los Angeles, there are two kinds of stress: the tax-season kind... and the compliance-failure kind.
One is seasonal. The other is a reputation killer.
Which is why I want to put something simple and powerful on your radar: the ADS's FTC Safeguards Rule Compliance Checklist for Accounting Firms.
This isn’t just a checklist. It’s your off-ramp from guesswork. Your firewall against finger-pointing. Your peace-of-mind document in the face of tightening regulations.
🚨 Why This Matters Now
CPA firms that collect and store client data—including Social Security numbers, tax IDs, bank info, and financial statements—are now squarely in the crosshairs of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) updated Safeguards Rule.
Noncompliance isn’t just risky—it’s professionally devastating.
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đź’Ą Fines start at $46,517 per violation
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🧨 One data breach can destroy hard-earned trust
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🔥 FTC enforcement is no longer theoretical—it’s real, active, and local
And let’s be honest: your overworked IT manager (or worse, your outsourced “IT guy”) is probably not tracking these regs like a compliance officer would.Â
Think of it as your “pre-flight safety check”—but for your firm’s data, client trust, and professional reputation.
👩💼 If I Were in Rachel’s Shoes…
Rachel is the kind of managing partner I write for: sharp, client-obsessed, and weary of technical jargon that makes her feel one click away from chaos. She’s not looking to become a compliance expert. She wants someone (or something) that says:
“We’ve got you. Here’s what matters. Let’s make sure you’re covered.”
That’s exactly what this checklist does.
đź’ˇ How This Helps Busy CPA Leaders
Whether you're in Brentwood or Burbank, managing 20 people or 70, this is the kind of low-lift, high-impact resource that innovative leaders keep on hand.
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You can hand it to your IT provider and say: “Show me where we stand.”
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You can share it with your staff during your next security training.
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You can use it to sleep better at night, knowing you’re not one audit away from a PR nightmare.
🛡️ Bottom Line: Don’t Wing It
In a world where ransomware is rampant, phishing is sophisticated, and the FTC has teeth... Hope is not a strategy. But a solid checklist? That’s a strong start. Download the FTC Safeguards Compliance Checklist from ADS now
You’ve built trust with your clients. This is how you protect it. Contact us if you need help! Email info@adscon.com