Working Remotely with Confidence w/ Hossein Dadkhah
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Release Date: 05/04/2022
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
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He then points out which and where should you be spending your money. This alone is a good reason to not miss this discussion.
Have you ever wondered what it means to be an asset custodian? Well, listen in as they consider it and why it matters to accountants.
I’m sure you’ve also heard of Ransome Ware, but what should we really know?
Then there’s the advice you don’t want to miss, what is the weakest link in our security planning? In fact, what is our first line of defense when it comes to cyber security? Have your notepad ready!
Roger and Hossein will also go over a variety of other topics you don’t want to miss:
- updates and patches
- Two Factor Authentication, does it help?
Let’s understand that as accounting professionals that this is a trust-based business.
Among the many things discussed they’ll also go over some perks and benefits available to the profession. Think of this, what does working remotely afford us within the accounting profession?
- A larger pool of professional talent
- A endless opportunity in client acquisition.
Have you considered becoming a digital nomad?
Alright, sit back, listen in and enjoy this conversation with Roger and Hossein.
Your Host: Roger Knecht, president of Universal Accounting Center
Our Guest: Hossein Dadkhah
Hossein Dadkhah is the president of "ADVANTAGE IT," an IT consulting and cybersecurity advisory firm working with accounting firms across the US and Canada. His focus on strategic partnerships with small and mid-sized accounting firms has enabled him to help them with cyber risk mitigation and increasing operational efficiency. He has more than 20 years of experience in making companies more secure by addressing the most pressing and pervasive cyber risk challenges.
Sponsors:
- Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth.
Offers:
Hossein is offering a 30-minute "no-pitch" call to brainstorm on converting into a virtual accounting firm and see if it makes sense for your firm to go virtual SECURELY. If you are already operating virtually, this is a good chance to perform a high-level security conversation to ensure that you are protecting your clients, their data, and your firm. Click here to set a time to speak with him today!
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