Accounting and CPA firms handle some of the most sensitive data there is — Social Security numbers, financial statements, and tax records — under intense seasonal pressure and strict IRS and FTC security rules. Downtime in busy season is unthinkable, and a breach is catastrophic. Boston Networks provides managed IT and security built for the realities of accounting firms across Greater Boston.
IT Built for Accounting & CPA Firms
We keep your firm secure, compliant, and running — especially when the deadlines stack up.
Busy-Season Reliability
During tax season, every hour of downtime is lost billable time. Our 24/7 monitoring and fast response keep your systems and software available when you need them most.
Protect Client Financial Data
We wrap client data in layered cybersecurity — MFA, encryption, EDR, and email protection — so the trust your clients place in you is never at risk.
IRS & FTC Safeguards Compliance
The IRS requires a written security plan (per Publication 4557) and the FTC Safeguards Rule applies to many firms. We implement the controls and documentation behind compliance.
Support for Your Tax & Accounting Software
From UltraTax, Lacerte, and CCH to QuickBooks and document management systems, we keep the applications your firm runs on fast, available, and backed up.
Secure Remote & Seasonal Staff
Seasonal hires and remote preparers need secure access fast — and access revoked just as fast when the season ends. We make onboarding and offboarding clean and secure.
Secure File Sharing & Client Portals
We help you exchange returns and financial documents through encrypted portals, not risky email attachments — protecting clients and your reputation.
Our Approach for Accounting Firms
We become your firm’s IT and security department, tuned to your calendar and compliance obligations.
1. Assess & Document
We evaluate your systems and security against IRS and FTC requirements and build the written plan you’re required to have.
2. Secure & Harden
We deploy MFA, encryption, EDR, and secure backup, and lock down access to client data.
3. Support Through Season
We provide responsive helpdesk and proactive maintenance so software and systems stay up when deadlines hit.
4. Maintain Compliance
We keep your safeguards current and your documentation audit-ready year-round, as part of our managed IT services.
Firms We Support
We work with CPA firms, tax preparers, bookkeeping practices, and accounting departments across Boston and the surrounding region.
Solo Practices to Multi-Partner Firms
Whether you’re a solo preparer or a multi-partner firm, we right-size IT and security to your practice — with the compliance expertise the work demands.
Why Accounting Firms Choose Boston Networks
We pair strong security and compliance know-how with busy-season reliability. With 24/7 monitoring, SOC 2 compliant operations, and local engineers across Boston, Stoneham, and Franklin, your firm and your clients’ data are in good hands.
Secure Your Firm Before Next Season
The best time to fix IT and compliance gaps is before the deadlines hit. Boston Networks offers an assessment tailored to accounting firms. Request your consultation today.