Technology Trends Update for CPAs with John Higgins

Overview

You could pay $0 for this course!
This course qualifies for reimbursement through the State Workforce Training Express Fund. Firms/companies with fewer than 100 staff will receive 100% of the cost of training reimbursed. You must register for this course and apply for reimbursement through the Workforce Training Express Fund website a minimum of three weeks before the start date of the course to be eligible. The course code for this program is C-10601. To learn more click here or contact Julia Ekelund at jekelund@mscpaonline.org.

Join us for an enlightening presentation where we delve into the pivotal technology trends reshaping the accounting profession. This course covers an array of topics including cloud computing, big data, data analytics, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and the metaverse. We will also provide an update on the current market for cloud based accounting / ERP and personal productivity software. Designed for forward-thinking professionals, this session offers insights into how these technologies impact your business, your firm, your clients and most importantly, your career. Stay ahead in your field by understanding these emerging technologies and their practical applications in business.

Highlights

The specific topics that will be presented in the course include:

· Role of cloud computing as the foundation for all tech trends

· Big data and data analytics the new frontier for CPAs

· Workflow automation with RPA, ML and AI with a focus on ChatGPT

· Blockchain technology, the revolutionary data storage model

· Cryptocurrency 15 years later, an update on the market and technology

· Metaverse - what's it all about

· Cloud based financial and ERP software market update

Designed For

Anyone who wants to upskill their knowledge of the digital technologies that are transforming business and accounting

Objectives

· Recall the fundamental concepts and applications of cloud computing, big data, and data analytics in the accounting sector, emphasizing their role in enhancing efficiency and decision-making processes for CPAs.

· Identify the key principles of Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and their transformative impact on accounting, enabling CPAs to streamline operations and optimize services.

· Recognize the emerging trends and potential implications of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and the metaverse in the financial industry, preparing CPAs to navigate these innovations with informed strategies and solutions.

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Leader(s):

John Higgins, Higgins Advisory, LLC

Leader Bios

John Higgins, Higgins Advisory, LLC

John Higgins, CPA, CITP, serves as a strategic adviser to CPAs and the CPA profession in all aspects of leveraging technology. He has authored and presented CPE programs for thousands of CPAs for more than 25 years on technology and practice management issues and is a pioneer in the development and delivery of web-based CPE programs. Higgins has presented at CPE events for both large and small groups and assisted the Michigan Association of CPAs as an adviser in the development of their web-based CPE model.

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