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K2’s Microsoft Power Bi – Power Reporting For Free


Total Credits: 2 including 2 Computer Software & Applications - Non-technical

Average Rating:
   36
Categories:
ACPEN INDUSTRY |  Industry
Faculty:
Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
2 Hours
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Description

Microsoft’s Power BI Desktop puts business intelligence in your hands! Offered as a free tool, Power BI allows you to create compelling reports in mere minutes. Participate in this session to embark upon a guided tour of linking data into Power BI, creating stunning and powerful visualizations, and building interactive reports, all with the free version of Power BI. Additionally, you will learn how you can extend these capabilities with a Power BI Pro subscription.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Distinguish between various levels of services and software within Microsoft’s business intelligence platform
  • Differentiate between tiles, reports, and dashboards
  • List the steps for creating a Power BI report
  • Identify options for sharing your reports and dashboards with others

Major Subjects
  • Understanding the importance of business intelligence efforts and the characteristics of successful business intelligence initiatives
  • Differentiating between various Power BI offerings, including desktop and Cloud-based offerings
  • Identifying the similarities and differences between business intelligence efforts based in Excel and those based in a true business intelligence solution
  • A step-by-step approach to building business intelligence reports and dashboards using Power BI

Course Materials

Faculty

Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA's Profile

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Shareholder

K2 Enterprises


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.


Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Original Recording Date 2021
Date Added to Catalog 7/01/2021
Prerequisites Fundamental knowledge of computer operations and Microsoft Office Excel
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For Accountants and business professionals seeking to enhance reporting using business intelligence tools, including Microsoft Power BI Desktop.
Course Developer K2 Enterprises
Yellow Book No

Additional Information

Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
Complaint Resolution Policy Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
Official Registry Statement

Business 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


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Course Registration Requirements Online Registration

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Total Reviews: 36

Comments

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Gregory B - Oxford, Alabama

"Tommy Stephens and K2 Enterprises are the best in the continuing education space!!!"

Steven Abney S - Dallas, Texas

"That went by quickly! Lots of valuable info that I will put to good use right away. Thank you!"