K2's 2023 Small Business Accounting Shootout
Overview
The market for accounting solutions designed for small businesses has never been better! From traditional desktop applications to newer Cloud-based solutions, small businesses have affordable options available today that were unthinkable for many just a few years ago. In this seminar, you will learn about these options and receive the benefit of an unbiased comparison of many of today’s leading solutions, helping you make an informed decision about the future direction of your accounting platform.
Solutions from Intuit, Sage, Xero, Wave, Zoho, and others will be reviewed and compared to help you decide whether you should remain with your current platform or switch to a different one. Additionally, you will learn about various third-party add-ins to help you make informed decisions about issues such as automated data entry, sales tax processing, reporting, and business intelligence. In sum, if you are the least bit curious about the accounting options available for smaller businesses, this is the most critical session you will participate in this year.
Highlights
- Understanding the small business accounting landscape
- Learn how solutions from leading providers can potentially solve your small business accounting and reporting issues
- Create investment estimates for acquiring and implementing a new small business accounting solution
Prerequisites
General understanding of accounting practices in use in small businesses
Designed For
Business professionals and advisors seeking to identify an accounting solution that is the “right fit” for a small business organization
Objectives
- Create a list of needed features and functions for a small business accounting application
- Identify solutions that represent a potential “good fit” for an organization
- Estimate the investment required to implement a specific solution
- List examples of third-party add-ins to provide necessary additional functionality
Preparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Tommy Stephens Jr, K2 Enterprises LLC
Thomas G. Stephens, Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA Tommy Stephens received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree (Major in Accounting) from Auburn University in 1985. In 1992, he earned a Master of Science degree (Major in Finance) from Georgia State University in Atlanta. Presently, Tommy is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Information Technology Professional, and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. During his professional career, Tommy has gained valuable experience in a variety of positions, including: • Working as an auditor and technology consultant for an Atlanta-based public accounting firm; • Leading an Internal Audit staff and managing a Cost Accounting team for a Fortune 500 company; • Serving as a Chief Financial Officer for an international engineering organization; and • Founding and managing his public accounting firm that provides accounting, tax, and consulting services to individuals and a variety of small and emerging businesses. In 1995, Tommy began authoring and presenting continuing professional education courses to accounting and finance professionals. In 2003, he affiliated with K2 Enterprises, and in 2007, he joined the firm as a partner. To date, he has lectured internationally on subjects such as internal controls for small businesses, technology strategies, computer hardware and software applications, tax strategies and compliance, and financial accounting standards and applications. Over the past twenty-five years, Tommy has presented over 2,700 educational sessions to over 70,000 participants throughout the United States and Canada. Presently, Tommy resides in Woodstock, Georgia, where he enjoys an active personal life with his wife. His hobbies include snow skiing, fishing, running, and other outdoor activities. Tommy maintains professional memberships with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants. Additionally, he is a past member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Non-Member Price $159.00
Member Price $129.00