CPA Firms, Tax Preparers and Bookkeeping Services
IT Services Built for Spokane Accounting Firms
Resilient, headache-free IT that holds up through the busiest tax season, meets strict FTC requirements, and keeps unplanned downtime to a minimum, backed by a Spokane managed service provider with 37 years of experience.
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Why Choose BCA
Why Spokane Accounting Firms Choose BCA
For 37 years, BCA has been the Spokane IT services company that local organizations rely on for fast, reliable, and attentive IT management. CPA firms, tax preparers, and bookkeepers get a local team that understands client confidentiality, compliance, and what downtime costs in the middle of tax season.
Accounting IT Priorities
Primary IT Challenges and Initiatives in Accounting
Accounting firms run on deadlines and on data that can't get out. Between the FTC Safeguards Rule, phishing campaigns timed to tax season, and the tax and accounting software your team uses all day, IT in a CPA or tax office carries more weight than it does in most businesses. These are the priorities most firms are working through.
89
Accounting firms in Spokane
83
Have no in-house IT staff
6
Rely on a single in-house IT person
88%
Of small and midsized business breaches involved ransomware
Ransomware share: Verizon 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report.
01
Challenge
FTC Safeguards Rule Compliance
Tax and accounting firms count as financial institutions under the FTC Safeguards Rule. That means a written information security plan, multi-factor authentication, encryption, and regular risk assessments, all documented and ready to show.
02
Challenge
Ransomware and Client Data Protection
Accounting firms keep Social Security numbers, bank details, and years of returns in one place. Layered security and tested, encrypted backups keep one bad click from exposing your entire client list.
03
Challenge
Tax Season Uptime
When tax software or the file server goes down in April, returns stop moving. Proactive monitoring and fast support keep preparers working through every deadline.
04
Initiative
Secure Client Portals and File Exchange
Clients still email W-2s and bank statements. A secure portal and encrypted file sharing replace email attachments and make the safe option the easy one for clients.
05
Initiative
Remote and Seasonal Staff Access
Preparers working from home and seasonal hires need access to tax and accounting software quickly, and that access has to be removed just as quickly when the season ends.
06
Initiative
Phishing and Payment Fraud Prevention
Fake IRS notices and spoofed client emails hit firms every filing season. Email filtering, staff training, and a verification step for payment changes stop the most common scams.
Our Holistic Approach to Managed IT for Accounting and CPA Firms in Spokane
From the first client intake to the final e-file, BCA handles help desk support, AI-powered cybersecurity, cloud backup, and business phones for accounting firms. You get one local team accountable for every system your staff and clients rely on.
Proactive monitoring, maintenance, and support that cover your whole IT environment, priced monthly per user.
A responsive help desk, backed by on-site technicians, for the everyday problems that slow your preparers and support staff down.
Technology planning and practical guidance, so your IT spending lines up with your business direction.
Layered protection for your users, devices, network, and data, and guidance on security and compliance.
Cloud backup, disaster recovery, cloud storage, and colocation, with a local team managing it all.
Modern business phone systems that keep your office, remote, and mobile staff in contact.
Affordable IT Management Programs for Any Accounting Firm
Whether your firm has 3 staff members or 300, we have an IT management plan that fits your budget and compliance requirements, so your team never has to choose between client deadlines and security.
Foundation
$65
per user per month
For startups with 2 to 5 users that need a secure environment and pay-as-you-go support.
Growth
$140
per user per month
For teams with 5 to 200 users that need to maximize workplace productivity.
Complete
$180
per user per month
For teams that have critical daily operations or strict compliance requirements.
Co-Managed
Custom
priced to fit your team
For teams that need to augment the capabilities of an internal IT department.
Every plan is backed by our 60-day money-back guarantee.
If we don't deliver, you don't pay.
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Client Testimonials and Reviews
IT Services Designed for All Accounting and CPA Firms
From a one-person bookkeeping service to a multi-partner CPA firm, every accounting organization handles sensitive financial data and works against hard deadlines. BCA shapes support, security, and compliance around how your firm actually serves clients.
CPA Firms
Secure client portals, protected tax and audit files, and fast support for partners and staff, so every engagement stays on schedule.
Audit & Assurance
Business Tax
Advisory
Tax Preparation Firms
Tax software, e-file systems, and Safeguards Rule security that stay ready from January to October, so every return goes out on time.
Individual Returns
Enrolled Agents
Seasonal Offices
Bookkeeping Services
Secure access to client books and bank portals, with multi-factor authentication on every login.
Small Business Books
Virtual Bookkeepers
Payroll Services
Encrypted employee records and dependable systems for payroll runs that can't miss a deadline.
Payroll Processing
Payroll Tax Filing
Advisory & Fractional CFO Firms
Cloud collaboration and secure device management for remote-first teams working across many client systems.
Fractional CFOs
Business Advisory
Reliable IT Support Across Spokane County
BCA supports accounting firms and other businesses in Spokane and neighboring communities across Spokane County, with responsive remote help and local technicians on site when the job calls for it.
Common Questions About Accounting IT Services
To help you make a confident decision, we answered the most common questions accounting firms ask about IT support.
What does BCA charge for IT support for an accounting firm?
Foundation is $65, Growth is $140, and Complete is $180, each per user, per month. Complete is built for teams with critical daily operations or strict compliance requirements, which makes it a good fit for firms covered by the FTC Safeguards Rule. Co-Managed plans, for organizations with an internal IT department, are priced to fit your team.
Every plan is backed by our 60-day money-back guarantee.
Can BCA help us meet the FTC Safeguards Rule?
Yes. We help firms put the technical safeguards the rule requires in place, such as multi-factor authentication, encryption, access controls, activity logging, and vulnerability testing, and we document that work so it supports your written information security plan.
The rule also requires a qualified individual to oversee your security program and regular staff training, so we work alongside whoever leads compliance at your firm.
What happens if our tax software goes down during tax season?
Contact our help desk and we start on it right away. Our average response time is under 15 minutes. If the problem sits with the software vendor, we work with them directly so your preparers can get back to returns.
How do you protect client financial data from ransomware?
With layers. Endpoint protection, email filtering, multi-factor authentication, and regular patching make an attack harder to start, and encrypted, tested backups mean you can recover without paying a ransom if something gets through.
How quickly do you respond to support requests?
Our average response time is under 15 minutes. Many requests are resolved remotely, and a local technician comes on site when a problem needs hands-on work.
How experienced is BCA?
BCA was founded in 1989 and has served Spokane-area businesses for 37 years. We support more than 1,200 users, and our client retention rate is 98%.
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Stop handling IT problems on your own. Partner with BCA and put a local team you can count on behind every system.
- 37 years of experience
- 100+ businesses supported
- Locally-based team
- Help desk and on-site support
- Cybersecurity in every plan
- 60-day money-back guarantee
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