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December 2018
K2’s Technology Update
Are you ready to learn about the latest trends in technology? Do you sometimes feel lost in the technology jungle? Would you like clear guidance regarding Windows, Office, the Cloud, security, and other technology-related issues? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then make plans now to invest four hours in this fast-paced and highly informative seminar that is sure to ramp up your return on technology investment. The technology tools available to businesses have never been better,…
Find out moreK2’s Small Bus Internal Controls, Security, & Fraud Prevention & Detection
Internal controls are more important than ever, and their importance increases seemingly on a daily basis. However, internal controls present a challenge for many smaller organizations. In this program, you will learn how to evaluate, develop, and implement an effective internal control structure in a small business environment. You will identify how to assess risk in smaller organizations and how to implement preventive, detective, deterrent, and compensating controls to mitigate these risks, even in the absence of proper segregation of…
Find out moreTech Update
What to do? What to buy? What to watch for? What to avoid? Get your answers in Tech Update where you will learn about who offers reliable solutions and what is changing the market. Specific topics included in this session are: technology trends, recommended hardware specifications, applications and licensing, and security. This session provides concentrated exposure to technology that may reveal ideas, trends, and options that you had not discovered through your normal channels• Describe an optimum computer configuration for…
Find out moreData Analysis with Power Pivot
With Power Pivot, your PivotTable reports become even more powerful. Power Pivot connects directly to most data sources and works with Power Query for superior data imports and transformations. Further, DAX functions allow users to create sophisticated calculations, and the relational functionality of Power Pivot provides all the tools necessary for analyzing data from multiple sources. Participate in this session and realize superior reporting and analytical results by putting Power Pivot to use immediately.• Differentiate between ordinary PivotTables and those…
Find out moreSecurity – A Practical Guide
For many, security incidents are not a matter of “if” but a matter of “when.” Therefore, you should use an end-to-end approach for protecting your data and in this session, you will learn how to do just that. Specific topics covered include multi-factor authentication, password managers, encryption, mobile device management, anti-virus, firewalls, policies, and other tools that you can implement immediately. Remember, spending more does not make you more secure, but doing the right things can. • List three tools…
Find out moreCPA Firm Technologies
What strategies can help your firm today and tomorrow? What technologies can support those strategies? The latest audit and tax technologies – in addition to niche areas such as collaborative accounting, payroll, and SALT – are covered in this session. You will also learn about supporting technologies such as practice management, document management, workflow, portals, eSignature, and email encryption. Come with your questions and expect to get insights on technologies that make public practice accounting better!• List three applications required…
Find out moreEvaluating Technology Controls
Technology controls are more important than ever. In the absence of properly-functioning controls, entire systems and the data contained therein can quickly become infected, breached, or simply stop functioning. Auditors, business managers, and consultants all need to know how to evaluate critical technology controls and in this session, you will learn the best ways to evaluate essential information technology general controls and application controls.• Distinguish between information technology general controls and application controls • Identify key information technology control risks…
Find out moreExcel Financial Modeling Best Practices
Excel remains the tool of choice for many professionals when building financial models, including forecasted financial statements and budgets. Yet many of these same professionals have never received any training on the best practices associated with generating financial modeling spreadsheets. Participate in this session to learn many amazing techniques that will not only help you save valuable time when building your Excel-based models, but will also improve the accuracy and quality of your results.• Identify ten best practices for creating…
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