IT Support for Accounting & CPA Firms in Jacksonville & St. Augustine
Secure, Reliable IT Support Built for Busy Accounting Professionals
IT Services Designed for Accounting & CPA Firms
Accounting and CPA firms rely on technology to manage sensitive financial data, meet strict filing deadlines, and collaborate securely with clients. Advanced IT Support provides managed IT support specifically designed for accounting firms and CPAs throughout Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Northeast Florida.
We understand the pressure of tax season, regulatory requirements, and the need for reliable access to accounting software — and we design IT environments that keep your firm productive year-round.
Common IT Challenges for Accounting & CPA Firms
Accounting firms face technology challenges that generic IT providers often fail to address:
- Protecting sensitive financial and personally identifiable client data
- Maintaining uptime during peak tax and audit seasons
- Secure remote access for partners and staff
- Supporting accounting and tax preparation software
- Preventing ransomware and email-based threats
- Meeting data retention and compliance expectations
Support for Accounting & Tax Software
Your firm’s software must be fast, stable, and secure — especially during filing deadlines. We provide IT support for many commonly used accounting and tax platforms, including:
- QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online
- Lacerte, ProSeries, and Drake Tax
- CCH Axcess and CCH ProSystem fx
- Thomson Reuters UltraTax
- Xero and cloud-based accounting platforms
We ensure these applications run reliably, integrate securely with your systems, and remain accessible when your team needs them most.
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Jacksonville, FL
Managed IT Services for Accounting Firms
Our managed IT services provide complete coverage for accounting and CPA firms:- 24/7 monitoring and proactive maintenance
- Responsive IT helpdesk support during business hours and peak seasons
- Network management and performance optimization
- Hardware and software lifecycle planning
- Vendor coordination for accounting and tax applications
Cybersecurity & Data Protection for CPAs
Accounting firms are prime targets for cybercriminals due to the financial data they manage. Our cybersecurity services help protect your firm and your clients:- Advanced endpoint protection
- Email security and phishing prevention
- Secure firewall and network management
- Ransomware prevention and recovery planning
- Ongoing security updates and vulnerability management
Cloud Services & Secure Collaboration
Modern accounting firms rely on secure access to data from the office or remotely. We implement cloud services and Microsoft 365 solutions that support:- Secure document storage and sharing with clients
- Controlled access to financial records
- Version control and audit trails
- Secure email and collaboration tools
- Reliable data backup and retention
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Downtime during tax season can be costly. We design business continuity solutions that keep your firm operational:- Encrypted cloud and onsite backups
- Rapid recovery from hardware failure or cyber incidents
- Disaster recovery planning
- Routine backup testing and verification
Local IT Support for Jacksonville & St. Augustine Accounting Firms
As a locally owned MSP, Advanced IT Support provides fast, responsive IT support for accounting and CPA firms through our Jacksonville and St. Augustine service teams. We support firms ranging from small accounting practices to multi-partner CPA firms.Many of our accounting and CPA clients work closely with attorneys and benefit from similar security and uptime best practices. If you support legal clients or operate a related professional services firm, view our IT support for law firms page as well.
Is Your Accounting Firm Ready for Peak Season?
If you’re unsure whether your current IT setup can support your software, staff, and security needs during peak workloads, we can help. Schedule an Accounting & CPA IT Assessment to identify risks, improve reliability, and ensure your technology supports your firm year-round. Explore our other industry-specific IT services or contact Advanced IT Support today to learn how we help accounting firms operate securely and efficiently.
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