Be nice and social, not political and critical.  Remember that your name is linked to your firm and profession. Tip #11 – Just Be Nice.  Don’t disparage anyone.  Be sensitive that your name is linked to the firm and the profession.  Do your best to avoid taking public online positions on sensitive issues that may […]

Be honest and candid. Tip #9 – Be Candid.  Never puff your credentials or suggest that you have different knowledge or experience than is actually the case.  Your profile should never differ from either fact or what is posted on the firm’s website. For more information on Protexure Accountants visit our website at www.protexure.com or […]

This week we are going to focus on using firm resources for firm business. Tip #5 – Use Firm Resources for Firm Business.  Use of the Firm’s network resources for participation in third-party sites should be limited to business purposes.  When making a posting it is best to (a) be direct, informative and brief and […]

Be careful what you post.  Again, be careful what you post.  This week’s social media networking policy tip is on postings. Tip #4 – Carefully Compose Postings.  Responses to postings should be carefully composed.  Exchanging thoughts on accounting issues could be construed as providing professional advice, something that the firm clearly wants to avoid.  It […]

This week’s social networking policy tip is very important for the Firm.   We will focus on respecting client confidentiality. Tip #3 – Respect Client Confidentiality.  Clients are accorded confidentiality rights.  No reference to clients should be made in any online posting.  All of the privacy, confidentiality and privilege regulations and statuses that apply to […]

This week’s social networking policy is on creating and having employees refer to the Firm’s Handbook. Tip #2 – Refer to the Firm Handbook.  The firm’s employee handbook addresses many issues relating to employment, these guidelines are designed to assist employees in making sound decisions in social media whether for personal or business activities.  Activities […]

We are excited to announce a new series of tips from Protexure Accountants on social networking in the business world today.   Every week we will bring you a new tip that we encourage you to put into practice for your Firm. Tip #1 – Comply with the Code of Professional Conduct.  As a CPA […]