Technology Update (E2001209)

This session will cover several of the changes and updates that have moved to the forefront in the blockchain and cryptoasset space, including the development of stablecoins, permissioned blockchains, and enterprise applications that continue to move from concept to reality. Breaking down some of the technical updates that have occurred in the space, and including the accounting and attestation implications of these updates and changes, attendees will leave the session better equipped to discuss and explain these trends to colleagues and clients. In addition, this presentation will discuss how internal controls and cybersecurity continue to be influenced and impacted by the growing use of blockchain for enterprise.

Attendees will leave this session with the ability to:

• Articulate and explain recent changes and developments related to permissioned and enterprise blockchains
• Discuss and analyze the trends and implications connected to stablecoins
• Examine and understand how recent IRS updates and pronouncements will drive change in the accounting profession moving forward

IT Modernization Services
Walter Merkas, MBA - Withum

This presentation will take you through a customer journey story, highlighting IT Modernization Services. We will cover the "Customer Journey" approach as it applies to performing an IT Assessment, share how clients benefit, how you can identify clients that could also benefit from these types of services and what questions you can ask in order to understand your clients' needs. The objective of this presentation is for attendees to be able to explain the ways in which IT Modernization services may improve a client’s operations, increase efficiency and/or mitigate risk, as well as recognize whether a client be able to benefit from IT modernization services.

Cloud Accounting Systems and ERP Solutions

This presentation will help you gain an understanding of modern cloud based accounting systems and Enterprise Resource Planning solutions. It will highlight their work with past clients as it pertains to cloud technologies, discuss the application ecosystem as a whole, share how applications can enhance business processes and operations, and how you can recognize and/or identify clients that would benefit from a modern cloud based system. The objective of this presentation is for attendees to be able to identify what kind of applications live in the cloud ecosystem, analyze how these applications can enhance business processes and operations, and recognize when a client may be in need or can benefit from modern cloud based accounting systems and Enterprise Resource Planning solutions.

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