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K2's 2023 Shredding Your Servers And Going Virtual


Total Credits: 2 including 2 Information Technology - Technical

Average Rating:
   28
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Technology
Faculty:
Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA
Course Levels:
Overview
Duration:
2 Hours
License:
Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

Dates
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Description

Most small and mid-sized businesses are at least considering cloud-based suites for business management, performance management, and productivity. Unfortunately, many owners and accounting professionals need to learn the difference between using cloud-native tools, employing a managed service provider, and utilizing a desktop hosting provider. This session helps participants understand the differences in the levels of service provided by these offerings and will also highlight some of the regulatory barriers which could create problems for your organization. Attend this session and learn what you need to know before saying “see ya” to your servers.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Identify critical differences between a managed service provider, a desktop/application hosting company, and a browser-based cloud solution
  • From a list of regulations, identify a practical restriction on users imposed by the regulation
  • Identify services included in productivity suites from Microsoft, Google, and Zoho and match them to the tools which best address an identified business need

Major Subjects
  • Regulatory requirements like HIPPA, GLB, PCI, and more
  • Practical tips for dealing with service providers

Course Materials

Faculty

Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA's Profile

Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA Related Seminars and Products

Director, Strategic Relationships

K2 Enterprises, LLC


Brian Tankersley is a consultant who advises US firms and companies on accounting technology issues. Mr. Tankersley is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses for K2 Enterprises, writes for multiple accounting media outlets, and publishes a nationally recognized blog on accounting and technology (www.cpatechblog.com).  Mr. Tankersley has over 25 years of professional experience, including accounting, auditing, technology, and education, has been with K2 Enterprises since 2005.  Brian started teaching CPA review courses in 1997, and currently works with Yaeger CPA Review.

Tankersley has been recognized eight times as one of the “Top 25 Thought Leaders in Public Accounting Technology” by Cygnus Business Media. Brian has made presentations in 48 of the 50 US states and has served as a guest speaker for many professional accounting organizations across Canada.  He has received numerous awards for his writing and speaking from state CPA societies. Brian has presented sessions at most major national accounting technology conferences, including AICPA TECH+/Practitioners Conference, The Sleeter Group’s Solutions Conference, Sage Summit, CCH Connections, and Thomson Reuters Synergy User Conference.

Brian is a certified public accountant (Tennessee), a certified information technology professional (CITP), and a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).  He holds bachelor’s degrees in both Accounting and Finance, cum laude, from the University of Tennessee. Tankersley also maintains numerous vendor software certifications, and is a member of the Tennessee Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs.

Brian and his family make their home in Farragut, Tennessee.


Dates

Wed, Jan 08, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:46pm EST
Tue, Jan 21, 2025 - 07:00pm to 08:46pm EST
Tue, Feb 04, 2025 - 05:00pm to 06:46pm EST
Sat, Feb 22, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:46am EST
Thu, Mar 06, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:46pm EST
Fri, Mar 21, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:46pm EDT
Sat, Apr 12, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:46pm EDT
Tue, Apr 29, 2025 - 07:00pm to 08:46pm EDT
Fri, May 02, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:46am EDT
Mon, May 19, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:46pm EDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites None
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For

Accounting professionals who are responsible for selecting, implementing, or working in an environment which is reducing or eliminating on-premises servers


Original Recording Date 2023
Course Developer K2 Enterprises
Date Added to Catalog

05/15/2023


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Additional Information

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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


Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


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Total Reviews: 28

Comments

Pamela B

"Very informative webinar."