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Friday, March 31, 2023 Live Webcast

CPA Crossings Technology Trends Update (X2-29333)

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
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8.0 CPE Credits in SK

OVERVIEW

One of the biggest professional challenges for CPAs, CFOs, controllers and auditors today, is keeping current with the rapid pace of change in information technology. This course explores the new and emerging technologies impacting the fields of accounting, finance, auditing and business overall.

DESIGNED FOR

Anyone who wants to update and expand their knowledge of all that is going on with technology in the business world today

BENEFITS

After attending this presentation you will be able to...

  • Recognize and be aware of the important technology trends that will impact you and your organization
  • Recall the important aspects of these technologies to prepare you to participate in discussions with your colleagues, clients, customers, IT staff and service providers
  • Select a strategy for how to integrate these technologies into your business model
  • Identify the emerging skills that will benefit you professionally

HIGHLIGHTS

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

  • Emerging mega technologies, what they are and potential applications
  • State of the cloud computing market and working remotely
  • The explosive growth in Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Big data, data analytics and KPI dashboards, the new frontier for CPAs
  • Automation through artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and robotic process automation (RPA)
  • Blockchain technology: the new data storage model
  • Digital and crypto currencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum and more
  • Current state of cloud based software – financial, ERP, workflow and personal productivity applications
  • Update on personal technology devices
  • A peek into the Metaverse


COURSE LEVEL

Intermediate

PREREQUISITES

None

ADVANCE PREPARATION

None

INSTRUCTOR

John Higgins

John Higgins, CPA.CITP

CPA Crossings, LLC

John is the co-founder of CPA Crossings, LLC, established in 2001, which specializes in helping accounting, tax and financial professionals leverage technology to increase the quality and efficiency of their services.

John delivers over 100 presentations annually on a wide range of accounting industry related technology topics including blockchain, big data, data analytics, cloud computing and all things Office 365.

Some of John’s key accomplishments include induction into the AICPA Business & Industry Hall of Fame and selection as a top 25 thought leader for the accounting profession by CPA Practice Advisor magazine from 2011 through 2019. John was a former national technology consulting partner with BDO, LLP and past chair of the Michigan Association of CPAs. John also co-authored the book 10 Steps to a Digital Practice published by the AICPA.