Supervisors and Employees Supervisors and Employees should not interact on social networking sites in order to avoid conflicts of interests. Though it may seem harmless, there are potential problems associated with a supervisor “friending” or “following” a lower-level employee such as: perceived favoritism, invasion of privacy, and inappropriate communication (whether intentional or unintentional). Social networking […]

Security & Privacy When dealing with sensitive materials (as all CPA firms do), Security should be at the top of this list every year. These sensitive materials are being shared more than ever through Cloud storage systems and mobile devices (Smartphones, Tablets, etc.). The threat of these materials being misused is higher than ever, and […]

If you are starting a new firm or buying Professional Liability Insurance for the first time,  you might be asking yourself: “Who is covered under my policy?”. Well, Protexure is here to help with all of your questions and concerns. As part of our new series of blog posts called “Knowledge Base”, we aim to […]

As a Managing Partner or a Human Resources professional for a Small CPA Firm, hiring new staff can be stressful. With budgetary constraints, limited resources, and Big Firm Competition, there are plenty of factors working against you. We at Protexure Accountants specialize in creating Professional Liability Policies for Small CPA Firms and we consider ourselves […]

During these tough economic times, the entire Accounting profession has taken a big hit in terms of revenue and profitability. Though the Big Four firms were hurt but not crippled, smaller firms took a much larger hit. Here at Protexure Accountants, we are advocates for the small firm, and we want to see you succeed. […]

In today’s business world, success in the Accounting profession requires key skills that go beyond the technical and financial skills that the profession demands. Thomas Hood III, CEO of the Maryland Association of CPAs and author of the MACPA blog, along with members of the AICPA, came up with “Five Critical Competencies for the Future” that CPAs […]

No one’s perfect. We’ve all heard the phrase. Inevitably, mistakes do happen and a Professional Liability Insurance policy is the bungee cord that stops you and your firm from a free fall. Errors and Omissions (E&O for short) and other Professional Liability Insurance policies cover professionals from all areas of business, including but not limited […]

At Protexure Accountants, we pride ourselves on giving our customers the best policies and service available in the industry. Not to be forgotten, however, is the importance of educating our customers. We want you to understand your policies as well as we do. To help you out, here are some of the most often misunderstood […]

Since PricewaterhouseCoopers has been the official tabulator and certifier of the Academy Awards votes since 1934, we at Protexure Accountants would like to do a little tabulation of our own and feature our favorite motion picture accountants. Here are our favorites this year for best accountant in a motion picture and best accountant film.   […]

LISLE, IL- Sept. 13, 2011 – Social media is well-tuned to small business. However, for accountants who typically meet face to face with clients, embracing social media represents a cultural shift.  AmerInst Professional Services, Ltd., a nationwide professional liability insurance provider, is offering free tips on the “How to’s of a Social Networking Policy”.  This […]