Implementing the Right Business Technology
Total Credits: 8 including 8 Business Management & Organization - Non-technical
- Average Rating:
- 27
- Categories:
- ACPEN INDUSTRY
- Faculty:
- Randolph (Randy) P. Johnston | Robert (Bob) H. Spencer, PhD
- Course Levels:
- Update
- Duration:
- 8 Hours
- License:
Description
According to a recent AICPA survey, one of the toughest decisions Accountants in industry make is where to best spend corporate dollars and what is the right technology to invest in. The objective of this day will be to introduce you to the most current and advantageous business technology being deployed, in as plain English as possible. Dr. Bob Spencer and Randy Johnston are recognized authors and have lectured internationally on business technology, with over 40 years of experience, each providing business technology advice. This seminar is appropriate for small business to billion dollar enterprises.
Basic Course Information
Major Subjects*Business Technology
Learning Objectives
*Analyze developments in mobile technologies and develop an optimal strategy for going mobile
*Discuss major security issues facing accounting and financial professionals and list options for mitigating risk.
*Discuss Windows and Office upgrade options and what the future looks like for Microsoft
*Describe trends in hardware, including desktops, laptops, servers, tablets, storage, and printing
*Discuss strategies for successful cloud implementations, including accounting, document management, workflow, and data storage
Course Materials
| Aii-K2 Implementing the Right Business Technology 20140323 | Available after Purchase | ||
| Important CPE Credit Information_2015 (0.06 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Faculty
Randolph (Randy) P. Johnston Related Seminars and Products
Exec VP – Co-Founder
K2 Enterprises, LLC
Randolph P. (Randy) Johnston, MCS, has been a top-rated speaker in the technology industry for over 40 years. Inducted into the Accounting Hall of Fame in 2011, Randy is listed as a Top 25 Thought Leader in Accounting from 2011-2021, and was a recipient of the 2021 Accounting Today Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting award for the eighteenth consecutive year. Among his many other awards, he holds the honor of being one of nine technology stars in the U.S. by Accounting Technology Magazine. In addition, Randy writes a monthly column and produces a weekly podcast for The CPA Practice Advisor, features for the Journal of Accountancy, creates articles for accounting and technology publications, and is the author of numerous books. He has started and owns multiple businesses, including K2 Enterprises in Hammond, Louisiana, and Network Management Group, Inc. in Hutchinson, Kansas. NMGI has supported CPA firms for 30+ years and is the largest managed service provider serving the CPA profession in North America. His wife and four children enjoy many experiences together, including theatre, music, travel, golf, skiing, snorkeling, and model trains. His experience as a college instructor, management and technology consultant, and advisor to the profession will be evident to you in Randy's presentations.
Robert (Bob) H. Spencer, PhD Related Seminars and Products
Dr. Bob Spencer is a Technology Coach to business owners and managers and has over 40 years’ experience in business and technology integration. He regularly provides the following services; Strategic Technology Planning, Software Selection, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning, Process Engineering, Digital Data Management, Information Technology Reviews and Audits, and Security Audits. He is an internationally published author and writer of more than a dozen books and hundreds of articles on accounting business and technology solutions.
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EXPERIENCE |
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Twenty Seconds In the Future (TSIF) www.tsif.com 1995 – Present |
Strategic Technology Planning, Technology/Security Audits, Accounting and Content Management software selection & implementation. |
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University of West Florida 1983 – 1997 |
Associate Professor, Adjunct - Accounting & Information Technology Depts. |
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Monsanto Employees Credit Union 1995 – 1996 |
Executive Vice President, 200 million dollar financial institution. Duties encompassed full range of management responsibility for large multi-branch bank. |
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Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, Certified Public Accountants 1985 - 1995
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Principal, Management and Technology Consulting, Selection and Implementation of Accounting Software solutions. Technology Audits and Reviews. |
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Department of Defense 1970 – 1984 |
Systems Design and Analysis, Programming, Network Administration & Communications.
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CDC Corporation 1975-1980 |
Real Estate Broker/Developer – Indianapolis, Indiana
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EDUCATION |
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Indiana University, 1982 |
Bachelor of General Studies |
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Central Michigan University, 1989 |
Master of Science in Administration |
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Southwest University, 1991 |
Doctorate of Philosophy in Computer Science
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS |
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Who’s Who Business & Industry |
Listed - Leading business professional |
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Thompson Gale |
Listed - Guide to Contemporary Authors |
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Accounting Technology CPA Practice Advisors |
Listed - One of the top 10 technology professionals in the industry Top 25 Technology Thought Leader |
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CERTIFICATIONS |
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Microsoft Corporation |
Microsoft Certified Professional – MCP |
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Novell Corporation |
Certified Network Engineer – CNE |
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ICCP – AICCP |
Certified Computer Professional – CCP |
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ICCP – AICCP
Author and Lecturer 1975 - Present |
Certified Systems Professional – CSP
PUBLICATIONS More than a dozen books and several hundred articles. Subject titles include Risk Management, selecting and implementing accounting software, implementing a paperless office, internal controls and technology best practices. |
Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Designed For Management, CFO, CIO, COO, those consulting to businessField of Study 1
Business Management & Organization
Course Developer K2 Enterprises
Advanced Preparation None
Yellow Book
No
Field of Study 1 Hours
8
Prerequisites None
Additional Information
Official Registry StatementBusiness Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
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