Technology
Tech Update 2012
In 2012, the focus is on Ultrabooks, mobile technologies, larger monitors, Windows 8, and Internet Explorer 10. Virtual desktops will also be hot. Discuss the latest trends in cloud and security technologies and review leading technologies of interest to accounting professionals.
Randy Johnston, MCS, Executive Vice President, K2 Enterprises, Hammond, LA
August 28 9:40 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
CPE: 2 Hours Code: 103
Accounting Solutions - Cloud vs. On-Premise
The cloud opens up options for changing how organizations do accounting. Examine your options for accounting in the cloud and compare and contrast cloud solutions to traditional, on-premise solutions. Learn about solutions from companies such as AccountantsWorld, Bill.com, Concur, FreshBooks, Intuit, Microsoft, Sage, SAP, Wave, and Xero.
Randy Johnston, MCS, Executive Vice President, K2 Enterprises, Hammond, LA
August 28 2:10 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
CPE: 2 Hours Code: 111
Windows 8 - What's in it for Me?
Many firms have not yet completed their conversion to Windows 7 and already Microsoft has another operating system update on the horizon. Hear what’s in Windows 8 that warrants consideration, including touch/tablet ARM support, the Windows App Store, support for common desktop business applications, direct cloud integration, file history vault, facial recognition and more.
Randy Johnston, MCS, Executive Vice President, K2 Enterprises, Hammond, LA
August 29 10:30 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
CPE: 2 Hours Code: 203
CPA Firm Productivity
What tools can you use to turbo charge your firm’s productivity? Can you really prepare tax returns without using paper? Where does mobile technology fit into your firm’s technology strategy? How can workflow tools improve firm efficiency? Learn how efficient, productive, and profitable your firm can be by taking advantage of today’s most profitable technologies.
Randy Johnston, MCS, Executive Vice President, K2 Enterprises, Hammond, LA
August 29 1:00 p.m.-2:40 p.m.
CPE: 2 Hours Code: 210
Accounting Firm Technology Trends - Mobile, Cloud, Social Media, Practice Development
Learn results of recent survey research on the most popular emerging trends in accounting firm technology adoption. Discuss how a firm’s transition to a cloudbased service delivery platform can lead to higher-value services. Discover how to increase client retention, improve firm workflows and realization rates, how to specialize your practice in client industry verticals, and establish a competitive advantage over other firms. Hear first-hand from a panel of CPAs who are having tangible success making the key practice development adjustments in pricing, marketing, staffing and client engagement to realize success with virtual CFO services and tax workflow in the cloud.
Moderator: Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA2Biz, Inc., New York, NY
Brian Bredensteiner, CPA, Bredensteiner & Associates, Saint Charles, MO
Jim Laubinger, CPA, Corbette, Duncan & Hubly PC, Itasca, IL
August 29 3:20 p.m.-5:00 p.m..
CPE: 2 Hours Code: 216