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QR Quishing Scams

Scammers turn to QR codes as banks warn of Christmas danger.

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Preventing cyber fraud

What can businesses do to protect themselves against financial fraud? Here are some guidelines.

business owners

Financial controls for remote workers

Business owners need to demonstrate the importance of improving financial security and minimising risk. Here are 9 measures you can take.

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The Power of Multi-Factor Authentication

By combining multiple identity verification methods, MFA provides a robust defence against unauthorised access.

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The Importance of Patching Operating Systems

Securing your digital environment is an ongoing process, so stay proactive and keep your systems under lock and key from the prying eyes of cybercriminals.

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Cybersafety strategy for user application hardening

To protect against attacks, consider how to harden your OS and test the security of your operating environment.

Automation

Cybersafety and configuring macros

Microsoft Office macros automate tasks, but if not checked and maintained, they can pose a security risk.

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7 Ways to Navigate the Changing Employment Landscape

As Accountants, we know the value of having a stable and productive workforce. We also know the employment landscape is going through significant change. How are businesses evolving as top-class employers to attract (and retain) the best talent? In this article, we offer 7 ideas to help you position yourself as a top-class employer… and then deliver on your promises.

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Xero Multi-Factor Authentication

To make sure Xero users continue to have account security, Xero is making Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) mandatory for all Xero customers globally in the year ahead.

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Your data and cybersecurity

We outline simple actions you can take to secure your data and keep your business safe. 

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COVID-19 Alert Levels

The Prime Minister announced that New Zealand will stay at Alert Level 4 till midnight Monday 27 April. The team at Alliotts are continuing to work remotely and will reassess this on 11 May.

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COVID-19 Tax Measures and Alert Levels

As we near the end of the initial four-week lockdown, the Government has released further Tax Measures to assist businesses including more complete information on what Alert Level 3 would mean. Yesterday the Government announced two further tax proposals - Tax Loss Carry Back Scheme and changes to the Tax Loss Continuity Rules.