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24WA-6142: K2's Technology For CPAs: Don't Get Left Behind (Webinar)

If you have questions about this event, please call us at 952-831-2707.

Saturday, September 21, 2024
3:00pm - 10:30pm Central Time
8 CPE (8 non-technical)

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How good are you with the technology you use daily? What new technology tools are available that could save you time and make you more effective? Technology continues to accelerate rapidly, and the need to keep pace is essential. If you are not an information technology (IT) expert but need a technology update to maintain and improve your skills to serve your companies or clients more efficiently and effectively, this course is for you!

In this fast-paced, update-style course, you will survey today's IT environment, learning about computer hardware, software (including Microsoft Office), operating systems (including Windows 10), and what they mean for you, and peripheral devices. You will also learn about significant trends in information technology and how to take advantage of the opportunities presented by these trends. Examples include the latest Excel features, working with PDF files, and security and privacy issues. Additionally, you will learn how to improve the overall performance of your IT investment, thereby increasing your return on investment.

Throughout this program, you will learn from real-time demonstrations of practical applications of the latest tools, which can provide you with the knowledge you need to harness the power of technology, both now and in the future. Register now for this "don't miss" opportunity to get the skills required to enhance the value of your IT investment.

Major subjects

  • Emerging technologies all business professionals should know
  • Considerations associated with upgrading to Windows 11
  • Practical options for protecting your data
  • New features in commonly-used applications such as Excel and Adobe Acrobat DC

Learning objective(s)

  • Identify essential hardware and software enhancements and updates that are relevant to accountants, including operating systems, desktop productivity suites, accounting software, and document management systems
  • Implement critical features in Microsoft Office applications, including accountant-centric features in Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • List and apply features found in Adobe Acrobat for working with PDFs, including commenting, reorganizing PDFs, securing PDFs, and creating and working with PDF forms
  • Identify security and privacy issues facing accountants, including practical tools and techniques for mitigating risks, such as data encryption, password management, biometrics, and portals

Who should take this program?

Accounting and financial professionals seeking to improve their knowledge of technology and the return on their investment in technology

Fees

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More program information

Instructor Tommy Stephens, CPA, CITP, CGMA
Location Online
Area
of study
Information technology
Field(s)
of study
Computer Software & Applications - Non-Technical (8.0)
Level Basic
Format Group Internet Based
Sponsor Business Professionals' Network, Inc.
NASBA ID#: 107810
Prerequisites Prereq. None
Advance
prep
None
Cancellation
policy
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If you have questions about this event, please call us at 952-831-2707.