K2'S CPA Firm Technology For The Future

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Instructor

Randy
Johnston

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Randy Johnston, M.C.S., M.C.P.

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Randolph P. (Randy) Johnston, MCS
Shareholder, K2 Enterprises

Randy Johnston is a nationally recognized educator, consultant, and writer with over 40 years experience in Strategic Technology Planning, Accounting Software Selection, Paperless, Systems and Network Integration, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning, Business Development and Management, Process Engineering and outsourced services.

PUBLICATIONS:
•Various Publications - 1978 - Present: CPA Technology Advisor monthly columnist, Journal of Accountancy, CRN, Accounting Technology, PCWeek, InfoWorld, Interface, State Society newsletters, frequent quotes in accounting and computer press
•Mitchell Publishing - 1981: Basic Using Micros
•Random House - 1982: Business Computing Systems
•John Wiley & Sons Publishing - 2002: Technology Best Practices
•K2 Enterprises - 2003-2012: Accounting Software Solutions

EDUCATION:
•A.A. in Computer Science, Math – Hutchinson Community College, 1975
•B.S., summa cum laude, in C.S., Math, Science – Kansas State University,1977
•Masters of Computer Science, 60+ post graduate hours – Wichita State University, 1981

AWARDS:
•Who’s Who in Business & Industry – 1990-2010; in Computing 1987-2010 - Acknowledged as a leading business professional and as a leading computing professional
•Accounting Today – Listed as one of the 2004 - 2018 Top 100 Most Influential People
•CPA Practice Advisor - Accounting Hall of Fame 2011; Top 25 Thought Leader 2011-2019
•Accounting Technology – Listed as one of the top nine technology stars in the industry
•AICPA Technology Conference – Past Chair and featured Speaker for the past 31 years

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:
•K2 Enterprises (K2E.com) - Executive Vice President, Shareholder – Nation's leading technology CPE provider to CPA profession

The next five years are going to be eventful for CPA firms. The profession has never seen such rapid change, with new and changing technologies appearing almost daily! So, what will your firm do?

How can you keep up without getting overwhelmed by these fast-paced transformations in the profession and stay profitable during this turmoil? What are the best technologies to handle client interactions, PBC lists, electronic signatures, and Advisory services? How do the cloud, next-generation accounting software, and client demands affect partner profitability? Attend this session to get an independent overview of the state of technology in the profession.

Learning Objectives

Select new technologies for your firm from a road map
List top niche markets
Differentiate between products that are ready to implement and those that need time
Create a transformative plan for your firm

Major Topics

CPA firm centric hardware
Software changes
Technology options for your firm
Specific technologies to improve productivity and profitability
Strategic products to consider for implementation

CPE Credits Available

2 CPE

2: Information Technology

Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

Intermediate

Prerequisites

Working knowledge of technology and workflows in CPA firm environments

Advanced Preparation

None

Intended Audience

Business professionals who are seeking to stay abreast of major technology developments

Provider

ACPEN