Free PDF Download: Challenges for Accountancy Firms in 2026 – A Guide

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Accountancy firms are no strangers to compliance, but they’re facing more significant challenges than ever before. From cyber security and data protection to operational resilience and AI governance, accountancy firms need to meet stringent requirements from both government and clients.

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Key challenges

Data retention

Firms need to control what data they retain, for how long, and for what purpose. Where data crosses borders, these requirements can get muddy.

Data sovereignty

Modern data protection law puts strict controls on how organisations can move personal data from one country to another.

Role-based access control

With highly sensitive information at stake, the organisation needs to strictly control access, often on a case-by-case basis.

AI governance

The risk of falling behind is second only to the risk posed by AI black boxes – how is it using your clients’ data and where is it performing these operations?

Software

Software complicates obligations, as it needs to keep up with rules on sovereignty, data retention and access control.

Client questionnaires

Questionnaires and due diligence requirements increase seemingly daily – how can the firm balance these demands against ordinary business operations?

GRC for Accountancy Firms

Download this practical guide to tackle today’s biggest compliance challenges in accountancy. Learn how to manage data protection, AI governance and cyber security while reducing risk and meeting client demands with confidence.

Solutions for your firm

Data protection consultancy

Advising on statutory and operational retention periods, data flow mapping, international data transfers and compliance with evolving data sovereignty obligations.

ISO 27001 and cyber security consultancy

Implementing robust, scalable controls that streamline internal governance and dramatically reduce the burden of third party security questionnaires.

AI governance and ISO/IEC 42001 readiness

Helping firms adopt AI safely and ethically through clear policies, practical control frameworks and an auditable management system aligned with global best practice.

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