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Ethical Hacking and Morality: The Gray Area

February 14, 2017 

Ethical hacking, sometimes known as penetration testing, involves purposeful hacking into a computer network by a qualified data security expert to test for vulnerabilities within a system’s critical infrastructure. A certified penetration tester with the full knowledge of all parties involved is typically under contract to perform the audit. Business, commerce, financial transactions, records, and communication are almost all web- or cloud-based now. Hackers utilize their skills to bypass safety protocols and enter secure networks to install malicious software or steal money, goods, and sensitive information. They can change records, exploit weaknesses, and otherwise wreak havoc on businesses, computer users, […]

Wearable Devices and Securing Your Personal Health Information

February 14, 2017 

Wearable health technology has become wildly popular over the past few years. Fitbit®, Apple®, Samsung®, and Garmin® are a few the 55 different companies that have capitalized on the wearable health device craze. According to ABI Research, a division of Advanced Telematic Systems, by the end of 2018, some 780 million wearable devices will be on the market. People look to these devices to learn about their sleep patterns, calorie intake, blood pressure, heart rate, and glucose levels – while companies such as IBM® and Medtronic® have developed platforms that enable healthcare staffers to get a more comprehensive picture of […]

Maryville University Online Accounting Webinar – Spring 2017

February 9, 2017 

Transcript Rick Garcia: Hello everyone. Welcome to the Maryville University Online Bachelor and Master of Science and Accounting Information Session. Thank you for joining us today. My name is Rick Garcia and I will be your moderator. Just a few things to cover before we begin here. You are in listen-only mode so please keep that in mind. If you have any questions please type your questions into the Q&A box at any time throughout the presentation. We will also be sending you a link for the recording after the conclusion of the presentation today.So what we’ll cover – here is […]

The Keys to a Successful Audit From Start to Finish

December 5, 2016 

If you’re on the path to obtaining your master’s in accounting, you have likely learned the theories, steps and facts associated with performing audits. However, you may be feeling anxious when it comes time to venture into your first real audit. Read on to learn more about making your first solo audit as productive and stress-free as possible: Step #1: Identify the scope and purpose In many cases, you will be provided with the reason behind an audit, whether to ensure compliance with new IRS regulations or to prepare a business for sale. However, part of being a valuable asset in accounting is the ability to pinpoint and […]

Chip Cards and Security: Technology to Fight Fraud

December 5, 2016 

Credit card fraud is a problem worldwide, but especially in the United States. In 2015, according to research from Barclays, the U.S. accounted for 24% of total worldwide credit/debit card volume, but a whopping 47% of payment card fraud. The reason for the discrepancy, security experts maintain, is that the U.S. was the last major world economy to transition to the latest in payment card technology: EMV or chip cards. Common in the rest of the world, EMV (which stands for Europay, MasterCard, and Visa, the three companies that originally developed the technology) has been responsible for a dramatic decrease […]

The Possible Implications of a Blockchain Consortium

December 5, 2016 

A blockchain consortium has the potential to change the way accounting is done forever. Although a lot of it is already being discussed and collaborated on, the application of a blockchain consortium may still be a few years out. It will likely impact the future of accounting, which is so many accountants and business professionals have begun to study and prepare for its growth. Disruptions for the Better A blockchain consortium has the potential to make disruptive technology much more manageable and effective, meaning a great potential for new revenue and much more operative efficiency. With a competent blockchain consortium, […]

Putting Your MBA to Work in Health Care

November 30, 2016 

By earning a MBA degree, students can build, develop, and enhance their analytical and leadership skills for a number of fields and industries, providing many options for specialization. Picking the right concentration, in an in-demand field, can give students the chance to establish a stable career that can offer many opportunities for success. Health care is a popular specialization for students who are interested in earning their MBA in a concentrated field, for good reason. Learn why the healthcare industry is seeking business grads and opportunities that are available for grads with MBAs.

Protecting Your Identity and Credit Information During The Holidays

November 22, 2016 

The holiday shopping season is an annual bonanza for consumers, businesses, and the national bottom line. In 2020, shoppers spent a record $14 billion on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, according to Forbes. Data from Adobe Digital Index, which reports on digital marketing trends for senior executives, indicates that Cyber Monday injected close to $11 billion into the economy, a 15.1% increase over the year before. Some 37% of cyber sales originated from mobile devices. As pleased as shoppers and retailers may have been, another group also made out like bandits on the biggest shopping days of the year: hackers and […]

What We Can Learn from Three Accounting Debacles

November 4, 2016 

The Enron and Arthur Andersen scandal in 2001 led to the biggest accounting debacle in recent history. The collapse of Enron, though scandalous, holds unique lessons for today’s students and sheds light on how important it is for every company to maintain good accounting practices. As time passes, more debacles arise that perpetuate this lesson. Two recent scandals highlight that there is still much to be learned and applied in the corporate world in terms of accounting best practices. Hewlett-Packard and Autonomy Debacle In 2013, tech giant Hewlett-Packard (HP) took an $8.8 billion hit thanks to its purchase of British […]

Digital Forensics Infographic

October 13, 2016 

Digital forensics has never been more useful than it is today, no thanks to the dramatic rise in cyber-attacks. The need for digital forensic experts continues to grow to keep pace with cybercriminals who take advantage of new technologies. Extracting key evidence from mobile devices and computers can catch criminals before they have the opportunity to do damage. Forensic scientists also help law enforcement authorities catch international hacker groups who hide behind sophisticated programs constantly in flux. Take a closer look how the work is rewarding and exciting, offers job growth potential, and a handsome salary.