K2's Planning and Managing Your Team's Technology
Course Information
8
CPE Credits
8-Hour Course
Information Technology (8 Credits)
Basic Understanding of Computer Operations and Terminology
Prerequisites
Intermediate
Program Level
No
Preparation
Course Information
8
CPE Credits
8-Hour Course
Accounting (4 Credits)
Computer Software and Applications (4 Credits)
Major Topics
Small businesses have unique and specific technology needs, including those around remote access. Whether team members need remote access to desktops, data, voice services, instant messaging, or Cloud-based services, sometimes the list of available options can be overwhelming!
In this course, you will learn about practical solutions for facilitating remote access in small businesses. Among other items, included in this program is a detailed review of various solutions to provide remote access to a desktop, how to work securely from remote locations, key considerations when selecting Cloud-based solutions, and how to facilitate communication and collaboration in remote environments.
Course Description
Isn’t it time you took control of information technology (IT) within your organization? With IT being both a significant cost and a strategic expenditure, what can you do to manage ROI? What steps are available to maximize the impact of technology, controlling costs where possible, while still benefiting from leveraging that technology to improve profits? How can you set reasonable budgets and manage your team and vendors to ensure that your technology is functioning as intended and on budget? What can we do to stay current enough on the options and conversant enough to speak with computer people?
Join us in this seminar to learn the best ways to plan and manage your team’s technology. The program is specifically designed for the manager who does not have a technology background, but who is now charged with leading and managing the technology investment in a small to mid-sized organization, including a CPA firm. If you are in that role, can you really afford to miss this program?
A special focus of this seminar is the impact that Cloud computing has on the accounting profession, regardless of whether you work in public accounting, industry, or for governmental, educational, or not-for-profit institutions. Don’t miss this chance to learn about Cloud computing and the potential for you to improve information services within your organization while improving efficiency and driving down costs!
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify the major cost components associated with technology
- Plan budgets to acquire the necessary resources needed for success
- Differentiate between various opportunities for leveraging Cloud-based tools
- Identify optimal software licensing strategies in an organization
- Prepare and implement appropriate technology policies in a business
Who is the course for?
Business professionals who manage technology investments and applications in small to mid-sized organizations, including CPA firms.
Instructional Delivery Method
Group-live demo and discussion using color computer projection.