K2's Technology Update
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
Member Price $219.00
Non-Member Price $309.00
Overview
You could pay $0 for this course!
Which technology trends will impact you and your business? What emerging technologies will potentially help you to address security and efficiency? How will the emergence of Windows 11 affect you? Should you consider subscription-based software? What does the future of communication technology have in store for you? Get answers to these and other questions by participating in K2's Technology Update, a four-hour review of technology trends and developments affecting virtually all business professionals. In this session, you will learn about significant issues such as: Hardware trends, Software innovations, Communication and collaboration tools, Security issues and solutions, Key products to consider for implementation, and Unusual and emerging technologies you may have missed. If you're taking just one technology-focused training session this year, this should be it!
This course qualifies for reimbursement through the state’s Workforce Training Express Fund. Firms/companies with fewer than 50 staff can be reimbursed up to 100% of the cost of training and firms/companies with 50-100 employees can be reimbursed up to 50% of the cost of training. You must register for the course and apply for reimbursement through the Workforce Training Express Fund website a minimum of three weeks prior to the start of the course.The course code for this program is C-6495. To learn more, click here or contact Julia Ekelund at jekelund@masscpas.org.
Highlights
- Developments in hardware and software
- Options for communicating and collaborating more effectively
- Addressing cybersecurity issues
Prerequisites
General understanding of technology in business settings
Designed For
Business professionals and advisors seeking to learn more about technologies impacting accounting and financial professionals
Objectives
- Identify major hardware trends and software developments
- List examples of technologies that can improve communications and data transfers
- Differentiate between various communication tools and platforms
- List key security issues and identify appropriate responses
Preparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Brian Tankersley, K2 Enterprises
Brian Tankersley, CPA, CITP, CGMA, leverages over 30 years of professional experience as a consultant for K2 Enterprises, specializing in accounting technology. A prominent figure in the industry, Tankersley is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses and contributes to multiple accounting media outlets. His nationally recognized blog on accounting and technology serves as a valuable resource for professionals, and he has been honored eight times as one of the “Top 25 Thought Leaders in Public Accounting Technology” by Cygnus Business Media. With a wide-reaching impact, he has presented in 48 states and been a guest speaker for various accounting organizations in Canada. Tankersley’s expertise extends to major national accounting technology conferences, including AICPA TECH+/Practitioners Conference, The Sleeter Group’s Solutions Conference, Sage Summit, CCH Connections and Thomson Reuters Synergy User Conference.
Non-Member Price $309.00
Member Price $219.00