CPA Crossings Technology Trends Update Webinar

Jul 27
9:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Online

8-Other
CPE Credits

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. Covering the full landscape, from the ground level of personal computer technology to the 5,000-foot level of emerging mega technologies like blockchain, digital and crypto currencies, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, robotic process automation (RPA) and more. This presentation will provide you with the latest updates on all these mega trends. Investing a day to attend this course prepares you to actively participate in discussions with clients, colleagues, management, IT and service providers on the current state of technology and its impact on business. Particularly in our new "remote working" paradigm.

Learning Objectives:

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 at the core of “Industry 4.0” - what they are and potential applications
State of the cloud computing market and working remotely
The explosive growth in the 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 devices: PCs, displays, mobile and more

Registration

PICPA Member: $199
Nonmember: $299

More Information

Course No. CXTECH021W8

Level: Intermediate

Prerequisites: None

Notes
This webinar is hosted by PICPA's partner, CPA Crossings, LLC. After registering, you will receive an email from messenger@webex.com with the log-in information.

Speaker(s)

John Higgins

Higgins Advisory LLC

John H. Higgins, CPA.CITP
Chief Partnership Officer
Strategic Advisor
CPA Crossings LLC

John serves as a strategic technology advisor to CPAs in the planning and deployment of effective technology solutions and workflow automation. As a co-founder of CPA Crossings, John specializes in facilitating the development of strategic technology plans, paperless workflows, client portal solutions and a comprehensive digital practice model. John recently co-authored "Ten Steps to a Digital Practice in the Cloud", published by the AICPA. This book provides CPAs with a strategic roadmap for taking their firms online by leveraging cloud computing. John also developed an innovative model for delivering live CPE courses that utilize the Apple iPad to provide electronic course materials and an interactive classroom environment. John’s primary qualification is his passion for helping CPAs achieve success by leveraging technology. He has extensive knowledge and experience working with CPAs throughout the country.

Qualifications and Experience:

Actively involved in working with local, regional and national CPA firms over the past 25 years in the implementation of technology to automate business processes.
Awarded for being one of the Top 25 Thought Leaders in the accounting profession by The CPA Practice Advisor (www.cpapracticeadvisor.com) in 2011, 2012 and 2013.
Co-author of "10 Steps to a Digital Practice in the Cloud," published by the American Institute of CPAs.
Facilitated hundreds of planning sessions and retreats to develop strategic plans, technology plans, workflow design, innovative client services and more.
Nationally recognized speaker and author on technology issues affecting the CPA profession, with an emphasis on transforming to a digital practice model.
Author of the annual Document Management Software Review for the CPA Practice Advisor magazine.
Former national consulting partner with a top 10 CPA firm.
Member of the AICPA Business & Industry Hall of Fame.
Past Chair of the Michigan Association of CPAs.
Past member of the AICPA Council and CPE Advisory Committee.
MACPA Innovative User of Technology award recipient.

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