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IT & Compliance for CPA Firms

Managed IT Services That Keep Your CPA Firm Secure and Audit-Ready

IT support, cybersecurity, and compliance documentation — including WISP and FTC Safeguards Rule — for accounting firms that can’t afford downtime or a data breach.

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WHO WE SERVE

Two kinds of businesses.One team built for both.

01 / SPECIALIST SUPPORT

Accounting &
CPA Firms

  • 01IT support through tax season
  • 02WISP & compliance documentation
  • 03Protection for sensitive client data
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02 / SCALABLE IT

Growing
Businesses

  • 01Infrastructure for expanding teams
  • 02Cloud migration
  • 03IT planning and cost control
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500+Firms Served
99.9%Uptime SLA
24/7Managed Support
15+Years Experience
The Challenge

Why Accounting Firms Need Specialized IT

CPA and accounting firms run on a narrower margin for error than most small businesses. Every client file contains Social Security numbers, bank account details, and tax records — the exact data cybercriminals target first. At the same time, firms operate on a calendar generic IT providers don’t plan around: a three-month stretch where a single server slowdown or software conflict can cost a partner billable hours during the busiest weeks of the year.

  1. 01Rising infrastructure costs
  2. 02Outdated on-premise systems
  3. 03Cloud migration uncertainty
  4. 04Virtualization inefficiencies
  5. 05Security and compliance concerns

TechFiscal Solves These Problems

We design modern, scalable, and cost-efficient IT infrastructure that supports business operations without unnecessary complexity. Architecture-first, always.

  • Full infrastructure audit & gap analysis
  • Architecture planning & optimization
  • Seamless implementation & migration
  • Continuous monitoring & improvement

TechFiscal helps organizations design modern, scalable, and cost-efficient IT infrastructure that supports business operations without unnecessary complexity.

Our Services

Comprehensive Infrastructure & Cloud Services

Every infrastructure decision is backed by deep technical expertise and aligned with your business objectives.

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01 / Our Services

Infrastructure as a Service

Flexible infrastructure solutions that allow businesses to run workloads without maintaining costly on-premise hardware.

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Why CPA Firms Choose Us

Built for Firms That Can't Afford Downtime

We focus on the right architecture, not just the quickest fix. Every engagement is built around your long-term business objectives.

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Tax-Season-First Support

We staff up and prioritize response times around filing deadlines — not a flat calendar every other IT provider uses.

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Compliance Built In, Not Bolted On

Your WISP, FTC Safeguards Rule documentation, and IT support come from one team with one view of your environment.

03

Tax Software Fluent

We know UltraTax, Drake, Lacerte, and CCH Axcess — not just generic servers and networks.

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Audit-Ready, Year-Round

Documentation, risk assessments, and evidence trails stay current, so you’re never scrambling for a regulator or insurer.

IT For CPA Firms / Specialized IT Solutions

The Standard in CPA Firm Technology

CPA firms require reliable and secure IT services to manage sensitive financial data, ensure compliance, and maintain uninterrupted operations — especially during critical periods like tax season.

IRS Pub. 4557 FTC Safeguards Rule GLBA Compliant

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Managed IT Services for CPA Firms

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24/7 monitoring, helpdesk, patch management, and proactive support built around accounting firm workflows and tax season load.

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IT Support for Accounting Firms

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Fast-response helpdesk for staff, on-call during filing deadlines, and remote or on-site troubleshooting when it breaks.

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Cybersecurity for CPA Firms

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EDR/XDR endpoint protection, MFA enforcement, email security, and encryption for client financial data.

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WISP & FTC Safeguards Rule

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Written Information Security Plan drafting, annual reviews, and documentation mapped to IRS Pub. 4557 and FTC requirements.

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IT Consulting for Accounting Firms

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Budgeting, growth planning, and a compliance roadmap tailored to how accounting firms actually operate.

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Data Security for Accounting Firms

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Access controls, encrypted storage, and audit-ready evidence for every client record your firm holds.

IT Support and Compliance, Built as One System

Unlike providers who sell IT support and compliance as separate line items, TechFiscal treats them as one system. Your helpdesk technician, your security monitoring, and the person maintaining your WISP documentation are working from the same view of your firm’s environment — so nothing falls through the gap between “IT vendor” and “compliance consultant.”

That matters most during an actual incident: when a phishing email gets clicked or an auditor asks for evidence, you’re not explaining your setup to someone new, you’re calling the team that built it.

Engagements typically start with a free infrastructure and compliance audit, so you know exactly where gaps exist — outdated backups, missing MFA, an unreviewed WISP, unpatched servers — before committing to a plan built around what your firm actually needs, not a generic package.

Audit Ready Firm

Your WISP, Written and Defensible — Not Just a Checkbox

Most firms find out their compliance gap exists during an audit or after a breach. We build the documentation before either happens.

01 / Audit Ready Firm

WISP Drafting & Annual Review

A Written Information Security Plan built to IRS requirements, reviewed and updated every year.

02 / Audit Ready Firm

FTC Safeguards Rule Alignment

Controls and evidence mapped directly to what examiners and insurers ask for.

03 / Audit Ready Firm

IRS Pub. 4557 & GLBA Coverage

Documentation that satisfies federal data security requirements for tax preparers.

04 / Audit Ready Firm

Risk Assessments & Audit Trail

A record you can hand to a regulator, carrier, or client without scrambling.

500+Businesses Supported
99.9%Guaranteed Uptime SLA
15+Years in IT Infrastructure
24/7Monitoring & Support
Who We Work With

IT and Compliance for Every Stage of Your Firm

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Solo Practitioners & Small Firms

Right-sized IT and a compliant WISP without enterprise overhead or unnecessary tooling.

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Mid-Size CPA Firms

Multi-location support, staff-wide MFA and access controls, and compliance documentation that scales with headcount.

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Regional & Multi-Partner Firms

Dedicated vCIO support, custom compliance roadmaps, and infrastructure built for high transaction volume.

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Firms Recovering From an Incident

Rapid response, breach remediation, and rebuilding your WISP and security posture from the ground up.

Client Success Stories

Here's What Our Clients Say

At TechFiscal we’re proud to partner with businesses like yours to help them achieve their IT goals.

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MANUFACTURING / HYBRID CLOUD
“TechFiscal helped us migrate our infrastructure to a hybrid cloud solution for our operations. Their architecture-first approach made the transition smooth and their ongoing management has been excellent.”
MRMike R.Head of IT, Manufacturing Company
Free Resources for CPA Firms

Check Where Your Firm Stands

Tool: WISP Compliance Checklist

A self-audit checklist mapped to IRS Pub. 4557 and FTC Safeguards Rule requirements — see your gaps in ten minutes.

Download the checklist →

Calculator: Tax Season Downtime Cost Estimator

Estimate what an hour of system downtime actually costs your firm during peak filing weeks.

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Blog: IT & Compliance Insights for CPA Firms

WISP updates, FTC rule changes, and practical IT guidance written for accounting firm owners.

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FAQs

What CPA Firms Ask Before Switching IT Providers

Do I need a WISP if my firm already uses cloud software like QuickBooks or UltraTax?+

Yes. Using cloud-based accounting software doesn’t remove the requirement — the IRS and FTC hold your firm responsible for how client data is accessed, stored, and protected regardless of which platform it lives on. A WISP documents your firm’s own policies and safeguards, including how staff access those cloud tools.

How is managed IT for CPA firms different from a general small business IT provider?+

A general provider manages hardware and networks. A CPA-focused provider also understands tax software (UltraTax, Drake, Lacerte, CCH Axcess), plans support around filing deadlines instead of a flat calendar, and builds compliance documentation — WISP, FTC Safeguards Rule, IRS Pub. 4557 — into the engagement instead of treating it as a separate project.

What happens if my firm is audited and we don't have a WISP on file?+

Missing or outdated WISP documentation can result in penalties under the FTC Safeguards Rule and puts your PTIN renewal at risk under IRS requirements. It also weakens your position with professional liability insurers, many of whom now ask for evidence of a documented security plan before renewing coverage.

Can you support our firm remotely, or do you need to be on-site?+

Most support is delivered remotely — monitoring, patching, helpdesk tickets, and security response all happen without needing someone in your office. On-site visits are scheduled for hardware work, network changes, or anything that genuinely requires hands-on access.

How long does it take to get WISP-compliant if we're starting from nothing?+

A first-draft WISP built on your firm’s actual environment typically takes a few weeks — starting with the free IT and compliance audit, followed by risk assessment, policy drafting, and a review with your firm’s leadership before it’s finalized.

Do you work with firms outside of tax season, or only during the rush?+

Year-round. Off-season is actually when most infrastructure upgrades, WISP reviews, and security audits happen — the goal is to have everything tested and stable well before the next filing season starts.

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