Microsoft 365 Security for Accounting Firms
Microsoft 365 has become the operational hub for many accounting firms. It supports email, document storage, collaboration, video meetings, secure file sharing, and increasingly, AI-powered productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot. Because it contains confidential tax returns, payroll records, financial statements, client communications, and personally identifiable information (PII), Microsoft 365 […]
Business Continuity Planning Beyond Backups
Many accounting firms believe that having daily backups means they are prepared for a cyberattack, server failure, or office outage. Unfortunately, backups alone do not ensure your firm can continue serving clients when unexpected disruptions occur. A comprehensive Business Continuity Plan (BCP) goes beyond protecting data. It defines how your […]
Building a 3–5 Year Accounting Technology Roadmap
Many accounting firms throughout Los Angeles County make technology decisions reactively—replacing hardware only after it fails, purchasing cybersecurity tools after an incident, or upgrading software when compatibility problems arise. While this approach may solve immediate issues, it often results in higher costs, unnecessary downtime, and missed opportunities to improve productivity. […]
7 Signs Your Accounting Firm Has Outgrown Its MSP
Many accounting firms across Los Angeles County continue working with the same Managed IT Services Provider because the relationship is familiar and switching appears disruptive. However, as firms expand, hire more employees, adopt cloud technologies, strengthen cybersecurity, and support hybrid workforces, the capabilities they need from an IT partner also […]
10 IT Standards LA Accounting Firms Should Expect
Accounting firms throughout Los Angeles County depend on technology to protect confidential client information, maintain regulatory compliance, support hybrid work, and keep operations running during demanding tax seasons. Whether your firm has 20 employees or more than 100, your Managed IT Services Provider should deliver far more than basic computer […]
Modernizing LA’s Hybrid Teams with Strategic IT Consulting
FOTHION, INC. provides strategic IT consulting for businesses across Los Angeles, helping hybrid teams stay connected, secure, and productive. Today, a single company’s staff might be split between an office in downtown Los Angeles, a home setup in Pasadena, and a temporary space anywhere in between. At FOTHION, INC, we […]
IT Support Los Angeles: How to Choose the Right Managed Service Provider
IT Support Los Angeles businesses depend on plays a critical role in keeping operations smooth and secure. In a fast-paced city like Los Angeles, even small IT issues can disrupt productivity. At Fothion, we help local businesses simplify technology with proactive managed IT services. This guide explains how to choose […]
Securing Remote Work and Partner Access
If you’re a 20–100 user accounting firm, remote work security comes down to three measurable outcomes: 100% MFA coverage for email, remote access, and admin accounts 100% managed-device standard (or a strict “approved device” policy) with encryption + patching + endpoint protection A secure remote access method that is consistent […]
Cybersecurity Checklist for Accounting Firms
For most 20–100 employee accounting firms, you can reduce the biggest breach risks (phishing, compromised email, stolen laptops, ransomware disruption) by implementing 10 non-negotiable controls and running them consistently. A realistic “minimum viable security” rollout takes 2–4 weeks to stabilize, and 30–60 days to fully standardize across users, devices, and […]
Securing Your Accounting Software Stack
If you’re a 20–100 employee accounting firm in Los Angeles County, “Do you support QuickBooks/Xero/CCH/Thomson Reuters/CaseWare/Bill.com?” is the right buyer question—because the real cost of IT problems in accounting isn’t the ticket count. It’s deadline disruption, client trust damage, and emergency workarounds. A realistic expectation from a qualified MSP is: […]