Help  |  Pay an Invoice  |  My Account  |  CPE Log  |  Log in

24WA-0765: K2's Paperless Office (Webinar)

Saturday, May 11, 2024
10:00am - 5:40pm Central Time
8 CPE (8 technical)

Register Me     Register Multiple

Firm administrators: Please log in before starting the employee registration process.

Alternate dates & more options

Would you like to find important documents in 10 seconds or less? Would you like to ensure that all your digital information is safe and secure? Would you like to improve workflow efficiency? Of course you would, and with a bit of planning and guidance, you will be on your way to realizing these and other benefits associated with a paperless office. Of course, no one expects a completely "paperless" office, but reducing the amount of paper we shuffle can lead to tremendous rewards. In this course, you will learn best practices and proven processes for effective document management. By participating in this program, you will learn how to implement simple, inexpensive document management systems at an individual, workgroup, or small business level. You will also learn how to implement more sophisticated and comprehensive document management systems -- complete with automated workflow processing -- appropriate for larger offices and organizations. Your instructor will guide you through issues such as digitizing paper files, exporting and importing data from specialized applications into a document management system, essential hardware and software considerations, and the policies necessary to facilitate a successful office. Upon completing this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of your options and a clear direction for implementing your version of the Paperless Office.

Major subjects

  • The importance of "going paperless"
  • Key technologies that facilitate a paperless office
  • Advantages of going paperless
  • Examples of leading document management systems and processes

Learning objective(s)

  • Define key paperless terms such as Document Management, Records Management, and Business Process Management
  • Estimate the Return on Investment of moving to a paperless environment
  • Create a Records Retention Policy appropriate for your organization
  • Identify the three components of a successful document management initiative
  • List key characteristics of Electronic File Cabinet solutions and Document Management solutions and typical costs associated with these systems
  • Identify essential hardware and software requirements for successful document management, including scanners, storage, memory, operating systems, and network considerations
  • Describe critical data backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity issues and identify key vendors in this area and the solutions they offer

Who should take this program?

Accountants and other business professionals who are seeking to improve document management processes in their organizations

Fees

Our records indicate you are a nonmember. If you register, you will be charged $225.00 (Standard Nonmember Fee). Members: Please log in to receive member fee.
Standard Member Fee $225.00
checkmark Standard Nonmember Fee $225.00

More program information

Instructor Tommy Stephens, CPA, CITP, CGMA
Location Online
Area
of study
Information technology
Field(s)
of study
Information Technology - Technical (8.0)
Level Intermediate
Format Group Internet Based
Sponsor Business Professionals' Network, Inc.
NASBA ID#: 107810
Prerequisites Prereq. Fundamental knowledge of computer operations
Advance
prep
None
Cancellation
policy
Receive a full refund if you cancel at least four business days before the event start date. Learn more
Register Me     Register Multiple

Firm administrators: Please log in before starting the employee registration process.

Not a member? Join the MNCPA to start saving on CPE and accessing members-only benefits.


Related programs

Apr. 29, 2024 | Leveraging ChatGPT for Innovative Business Advisory Services | Webinar

Apr. 29, 2024 | K2's CPA Firm Update | Webinar

Apr. 30, 2024 | Remote Working for Accountants | Webinar

Apr. 30, 2024 | K2's Shredding Your Servers and Going Virtual | Webinar

Apr. 30, 2024 | K2's Now is the Time to Automate | Webinar

Search CPE catalog