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Role-Based Authentication & User Privileges - Lay down the law on who can do what when and under which conditions. Authenticating users and granting privileges as required is a cornerstone of good accounting application security.
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Audit Trails - Sunlight is the greatest disinfectant. Audit trails aren’t bad either. A key to preventing fraud is software that captures all account activity and tags it to the originating user.
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Encryption - Did you know that storing unencrypted credit card data is a big time no-no? PCI standards forbid it. Protect your customers data and then show off on your website that you’ve done so with fancy logos from compliance orgs.
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Automatic Data Back-Up - Lots of options these days: disk, cloud, tape. Automatic backup functionality helps turn potential catastrophes into minor annoyances.
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Locked Reporting Periods - Protect the past from the future. Lock down and close accounting periods to avoid issues with accounting irregularities.
