Join us for an engaging workshop on data theft and protection strategies specifically for tax professionals. Throughout this session, we will examine various scams that target individuals in the tax industry while also providing practical tips to secure your systems effectively. In addition, we will talk about the importance of Written Information Security Plans and give guidance on reporting an information data breach to the IRS.
Identify common scams that affect tax professionals and their implications for practice
Discuss effective methods for securing systems and implementing Written Information Security Plans
Outline the steps necessary to report an information data breach to the IRS
Evaluate your current security practices and propose improvements to enhance data protection
IRS
Senior Stakeholder Liaison
Anika Pompey is a Senior Stakeholder Liaison with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in Washington, DC. In this role, she is responsible for performing outreach and establishing relationships with tax practitioners, business and industry organizations, and other audiences for the purpose of sharing information about IRS policies, practices, and procedures.
Prior to becoming a Senior Stakeholder Liaison, Anika held the position of Tax Compliance Officer (TCO). In this role, she planned and conducted examinations of individual income tax returns. She was also responsible for educating taxpayers about tax law and tax-related accounting. Anika held the position of TCO for nine years before becoming the frontline manager of a TCO group. Anika has also held the position of Contact Representative where she was responsible for assisting customers with their tax accounts. Overall, Anika’s IRS career spans more than 15 years.
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