How do you keep my financial information secure?
Your financial data lives in QuickBooks Online, which uses bank-level encryption and the same security standards that financial institutions rely on. Intuit maintains SOC 1 and SOC 2 compliance, meaning their systems are regularly audited for security controls. Your data is encrypted both when it’s stored and when it’s being transmitted.
For sharing documents like bank statements, receipts, and tax forms, we use a secure client portal rather than email attachments. Email is convenient but not secure. Anyone who intercepts an email can see the attachments. A secure portal keeps your documents protected and gives you a single place to upload and access what’s needed.
Working with a small firm for your small business bookkeeping services actually works in your favor here. Your books and tax information are handled by one person: Simona, who is a CPA and Enrolled Agent. There’s no large team with rotating staff members accessing your accounts. Access stays limited to the person actually doing the work.
From a professional standards standpoint, CPAs and Enrolled Agents are bound by confidentiality rules and can face disciplinary action for mishandling client information. That’s not just internal policy. It’s a condition of maintaining the credentials.
Whether you’re starting with full-service bookkeeping or working on a tax matter, the security setup stays the same. If you have specific questions about how we handle documents or who has access to what, we’re happy to walk you through it before getting started.
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