5 Steps to Protect Your Firm from Catastrophic Cyber Attacks (Video) (Course Id 2011)

• Who is this course for?
  This 2‑credit NASBA QAS self‑study course is tailored for CPAs, accounting professionals, controllers, and financial reporting staff who need specialized insight into the disclosure requirements of SEC Form 8‑K.

• What is this course about or what problem does this course solve?
  It explains the specific disclosure requirements tied to various Form 8‑K triggering events and tracks the evolution of those rules over time, helping professionals stay compliant and current with SEC expectations.

• How can the knowledge from this course be used?
  Learners gain the ability to recognize events requiring Form 8‑K filings, understand relevant filing deadlines—generally within four business days—and know the detailed disclosures required under each Form 8‑K item.

• Why is this course important to a CPA, Accountant, or IRS Enrolled Agent?
  Mastery of Form 8‑K disclosure rules ensures timely and accurate reporting of material events, reducing legal and regulatory risk and supporting transparent communication with investors and auditors.

• When is this course relevant or timely?
  Released in 2022 and revised in March 2024, this course reflects both pre‑existing and recently expanded Form 8‑K requirements, including accelerated four-day deadlines and broadened disclosure items.

• How is a course like this consumed or used?
  Delivered as a NASBA‑approved text self‑study course, it includes review questions and a final exam; upon passing with at least 70%—within one year of purchase—learners earn CPE credit via the provider’s platform.

In this course, you will learn the 5 critical steps needed to protect your firm and client data from malicious cyber attacks. These crucial steps will dramatically increase your overall security stance and will lessen the chances of you becoming a victim to cybercriminals. Cyber attacks are on the rise and every business is at risk.

Video - NASBA QAS - Text - NASBA Registry - 2011

Course Learning Objectives

• Acknowledge your current cybersecurity risks
• Distinguish the difference between InfoSec and InfoTech
• Implement the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• Apply the 5 White House Recommendations to prevent ransomware attacks

Chapter 1 - 5 Steps to Protect Your Firm from Catastrophic Cyber Attacks

Chapter 1 Review Questions