Your Clients' Financial Data Deserves Fort Knox-Level Security
CPA firms and accounting practices are prime targets for cybercriminals — your client data is worth millions on the dark web. Tampa PC Consultants keeps your firm secure, compliant, and running at full speed — especially during tax season.
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- 🏆 A+ BBB Rated
- 🔒 Financial Data Security Experts
- 📅 20+ Years Serving Tampa Bay
- ⚡ 15-Min Emergency Response
- 🩺 CPA & Accounting IT Specialists
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Accounting Firms Face Threats Most IT Companies Don't Understand
Financial data is the #1 most stolen data type. Your firm holds SSNs, bank records, tax returns, and business financials. That makes you a prime target.
Tax Season Phishing Attacks
Cybercriminals ramp up phishing campaigns targeting CPAs and accounting staff every January–April. One click can compromise your entire client list.
Ransomware During Filing Deadlines
Attackers know you can’t afford downtime when deadlines are looming. They specifically target accounting firms in Q1 when the pressure to pay is highest.
IRS & FTC Safeguards Compliance
The FTC Safeguards Rule now requires CPA firms to implement a written information security plan. Non-compliance puts your license and clients at risk.
Unsecured Remote Access
Staff working from home, accessing tax software and client files over unsecured connections, creates massive exposure that most firms don’t even realize.
Slow Software & Aging Hardware
Tax season is peak performance time. Slow computers, crashing QuickBooks, and laggy portals cost your team hours every day — and frustrate clients.
Unencrypted Client File Sharing
Emailing tax documents as unencrypted attachments violates client trust and FTC requirements. Most firms have never been shown a secure alternative.
Don't Wait Until Tax Season to Fix Your IT
Every year, CPA firms call us in February with IT crises — slow servers, ransomware, failed backups — right when they can't afford a single hour of downtime. Get proactive now and let your team focus on what they do best: serving clients.
What We Do For You
Complete IT & Security for Accounting Firms
From securing client portals to keeping your tax software running at peak speed, we handle everything — so you can bill more hours, not fight technology.
FTC Safeguards Rule Compliance
We build and document your Written Information Security Plan (WISP), conduct risk assessments, and ensure you meet every FTC requirement for handling client financial data.
Advanced Cybersecurity & EDR
24/7 endpoint detection and response, ransomware protection, email security, and phishing prevention — all managed by our Tampa-based security team.
Tax & Accounting Software Support
Expert support for QuickBooks, Lacerte, ProSeries, UltraTax, CCH Axcess, and other industry platforms. We keep your software running fast and updated.
Secure Client File Sharing
Encrypted portals and document management solutions that protect sensitive returns and financial statements — no more emailing unencrypted attachments.
Microsoft 365 & Cloud Security
Secure, encrypted cloud infrastructure for your firm with proper data loss prevention, email archiving, and backup — fully configured for financial services.
Secure Remote Work Setup
VPN, multi-factor authentication, and encrypted endpoints for every remote staff member — so working from home doesn’t mean working unsecured.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Continuous encrypted backups with monthly restore tests. If ransomware hits, we get you back to work in hours — not weeks — with zero data loss.
Managed IT Support
Unlimited help desk with a 15-minute emergency response. One flat monthly rate means no surprise bills — and a local Tampa team that picks up the phone.
Staff Security Awareness Training
Phishing simulations and security training tailored for accounting professionals — because your team is your first and most important line of defense.
Why Financial IT is Different
We Know the Rules. We Keep You Compliant.
The FTC Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act Safeguards Rule applies to any firm that handles client tax returns or financial records — including every CPA and accounting practice. We know the requirements inside and out, so you never have to worry about penalties.
- Written Information Security Plan (WISP) drafted and maintained
- Annual risk assessments to identify and close vulnerabilities
- Multi-factor authentication across all staff accounts and portals
- Encrypted storage and transmission of all client financial data
- Vendor and third-party access controls and oversight
- Incident response plan — tested and ready to activate
- Staff security training — annual and on-demand
$9.5M
Average cost of a financial sector data breach (2024)
72%
Of CPA firms have experienced a cyberattack or breach
15 Min
Our guaranteed P1 emergency response time
How It Works
Secured in 4 Simple Steps
Fast, disruption-free onboarding. Your team keeps working while we build your security foundation.
Free Security Audit
We assess your current IT environment, identify compliance gaps, and show you exactly where your firm is vulnerable — at zero cost.
Custom Protection Plan
We design a tailored IT roadmap that fits your firm size, software stack, remote work needs, and compliance requirements.
Seamless Onboarding
We deploy security tools, configure encrypted backups, and lock down remote access — with no downtime and zero disruption to your billing.
Year-Round Protection
24/7 monitoring, unlimited support, quarterly compliance reviews, and proactive maintenance — especially ramped up before tax season.
What Our Clients Say
Trusted by Tampa Bay Accounting Professionals
Local CPA firms and bookkeeping practices that rely on us to protect their most important asset — client trust.
Your Clients Trust You With Their Finances. Trust Us With Your IT.
Get a free, no-obligation security assessment from Tampa’s financial IT specialists. We find the gaps — before the hackers do.
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Let's Secure Your Firm
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Main Line
(813) 756-4171
Email Support
Support@Tampapcconsultants.com
Address
706 W. MLK Tampa, FL 33603
Business Hours
Mon – Fri: 10 AM – 7 PM
Sat: 11 AM – 6 PM
Sun: 1 PM – 5 PM
Our Commitment
We treat your client data with the same care and confidentiality you do. All of our engineers sign NDAs, and we never access client financial files without documented authorization.
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