Bank Statement Security and Compliance FAQ
Handling client financial data securely is both a professional obligation and a legal requirement. This FAQ covers the 15 most common questions accountants ask about bank statement security and compliance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Secure handling includes: encrypted email for transmission (or better, secure client portals), password protection on stored files, limited access on a need-to-know basis, secure deletion after retention period, and clear data handling policies communicated to clients. Never send unencrypted bank statements via regular email.
Security Checklist for Accounting Firms
Do These
- • Use encrypted file transfer for statements
- • Enable multi-factor authentication
- • Document data handling in engagement letters
- • Use reputable, paid processing tools
- • Maintain audit trails for compliance
- • Have a data breach response plan
Avoid These
- • Sending unencrypted statements via email
- • Using free online converters
- • Sharing login credentials
- • Keeping data longer than necessary
- • Using tools without clear privacy policies
- • Storing statements on unencrypted drives
How Zera Books Handles Security
AES-256 Encryption
Bank-level encryption for all stored data
HTTPS Only
All data transmitted over secure connections
30-Day Auto-Delete
Uploaded documents automatically removed
Zero Data Sharing
Your data is never sold or shared
"My clients send me all kinds of messy PDFs from different banks. This tool handles them all and saves me probably 10 hours a week."
Ashish Josan
Manager, CPA at Manning Elliott
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