K2'S 2022 CPA Firm Technology For The Future
Overview
The next five years are going to be eventful for CPA firms. The profession has never seen such rapid change, with new and changing technologies appearing almost daily! So, what will your firm do?
How can you keep up without getting overwhelmed by these fast-paced transformations in the profession and stay profitable during this turmoil? What are the best technologies to handle client interactions, PBC lists, electronic signatures, and Advisory services? How do the cloud, next-generation accounting software, and client demands affect partner profitability? Attend this session to get an independent overview of the state of technology in the profession.
Highlights
- CPA firm centric hardware
- Software changes
- Technology options for your firm
- Specific technologies to improve productivity and profitability
- Strategic products to consider for implementation
Prerequisites
Working knowledge of technology and workflows in CPA firm environments
Designed For
Business professionals who are seeking to stay abreast of major technology developments
Objectives
- Select new technologies for your firm from a road map
- List top niche markets
- Differentiate between products that are ready to implement and those that need time
- Create a transformative plan for your firm
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 $109.00
Member Price $79.00