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It's often said that earning the certified public accountant (CPA) credential opens doors and creates new opportunities for those that pursue it. Whether providing more earning potential, job security, credibility with clients, or opportunities to pursue more unique business niches, most CPAs will say that the license has changed their lives for the better. Perhaps, this is even more so for CPAs whose career paths began outside the United States.

There is no shortage today of issues that founders, partners and staff at all levels of accounting firms need to keep an eye on. Pipeline concerns, the increasing use of automated accounting work and the demand for non-traditional financial reporting are leading accounting professionals to seek out competitive advantages, such as alternative structures.

Are traditional password policies — creating strong passwords, installing password managers or using two-factor authentication — still protecting data? If not, what are the alternatives?