K2'S 2022 Choosing Your Mid-Market Accounting Solution
Overview
Many businesses are being held back by legacy solutions. The old way of doing things just doesn’t work anymore. Instead, Software as a Service (SaaS) has transformed many mid-market companies. In this new world of cloud-based, workflow-enabled, data-centric, and connected solutions, you can solve existing and future business problems in new ways without being bogged down by paper-centric environments.
This session covers integrated and ERP solutions that should work for businesses in the $10 Million to $1 Billion range. If your existing system has been in place for seven or more years, it is time to consider upgrading or replacing it. Leverage your instructor’s knowledge of the market to minimize your risk.
Highlights
- Overview of mid-market solutions
- Probable third-party solutions required Accounting solutions for specific industries
- Specific strategies to use on selecting a system
- Guidance on preparatory steps and conversions
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of accounting needs and solutions in mid-market settings
Designed For
Business professionals who are seeking to stay abreast of major technology developments
Objectives
- List the top five products in the mid-market
- Identify standard third-party solutions needed
- Differentiate between a nice-to-have upgrade and a genuine business need
- Create an implementation plan for your business
Preparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Randy Johnston, K2 Enterprises LLC
Randy Johnston, MCS, MCP Randy Johnston, MCS, MCP, is a nationally recognized educator, consultant, and writer with over 30 years experience in Strategic Technology Planning, Systems and Network Integration, Accounting Software Selection, Business Development and Management, Disaster Recovery and Contingency Planning, and Process Engineering. PUBLICATIONS: Various Publications - 1978 - Present: CPA Technology Advisor monthly columnist, Journal of Accountancy, CRN, Accounting Technology, PCWeek, InfoWorld, Interface, State Society newsletters, frequent quotes in accounting and computer press Mitchell Publishing - 1981: Basic Using Micros Random House - 1982: Business Computing Systems John Wiley & Sons Publishing - 2002: Technology Best Practices K2 Enterprises - 2003,4,5,6,7,8,9: Accounting Software Solutions EDUCATION: A.A. in Computer Science, Math – Hutchinson Community College, 1975 B.S., summa cum laude, in C.S., Math, Science – Kansas State University,1977 Masters of Computer Science, 60+ post graduate hours – Wichita State University, 1981 AWARDS: Who’s Who in Business & Industry – 1990-2009; in Computing 1987-2009 - Acknowledged as a leading business professional and as a leading computing professional Accounting Today – Listed as one of the 2004 - 2009 Top 100 Most Influential People Accounting Technology – Listed as one of the top nine technology stars in the industry AICPA Technology Conference – Past Chair and featured Speaker for the past 20 years PROFESSIONAL SERVICE: K2 Enterprises (K2E.com) - Executive Vice President, Shareholder – Nation’s leading technology CPE provider to CPA professionals. Consults to high profile technology vendors. Delivers national seminars to CPAs, business groups and IT leaders on technologies in accounting, healthcare and banking. Creates and presents seminars and articles on 30+ technology topics including Paperless, Continuation of Business Operations, Accounting Software and Business Strategies leveraging technology. (1990 - Present, Hammond, LA) Network Management Group, Inc. (NMGI.com) – Executive Vice President, Stockholder - Consulting and Reviews on Strategic Technology including planning, selection and implementation. Expertise: Paperless, Accounting Software and CRM, Accounting Firm Software and procedures, Business Continuity, Virtualization, Backup, Infrastructure and remote management, and Business Intelligence. (1983 – Present Hutchinson, KS) Hutchinson Community College – Department Chair, Professor, Adjunct – Mathematics & MIS Depts. Designed and taught courses in all areas of mathematics & computing. (1977 - 1997) Professional Data Services - Programmer and system designer - Developed a medical system including the first paperless claims in Kansas, appointments and collection systems. Involved in a chain of ComputerLand stores and Entre’ stores, received first IBM PC and first Compaq in Kansas. (1978 - 1981) Farmland Industries - Programmer and system designer - Developed and maintained P&L, Credit Union and Feedlot accounting. (1977 - 1978) CERTIFICATIONS: Microsoft Certified Professional – MCP (Microsoft Corporation) Certified Network Administrator – CNA (Novell Corporation) Certified CAD specialist, Network Professional, Data Communications (AutoDesk, 3Com, Entre’)
Non-Member Price $59.00
Member Price $39.00