K2'S Tech Update 2022

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Instructor

Randy
Johnston

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

Bio

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 speed of technology change has been accelerating. But unfortunately, we can’t keep up, and we don’t know what to do about it. This visionary session provides insights, choices, and recommendations to help you decide how rapidly to move, which technologies will affect your business, and how to separate sales pitches from innovative ideas.

This session will explore emerging and evolving technologies important to accounting professionals. We will cover the benefits and risks of adopting new technologies in areas ranging from software applications to hardware devices. You’ll also learn how to develop a balanced technology strategy that includes current, emerging, and future technology choices for your firm or business.

Learning Objectives

Select hardware and software that can enhance productivity and security
Evaluate current communications choices to improve efficiency
Differentiate between key products & able competitors to pick the best tools for the job
Create strategic and tactical benefit lists that benefit you and your business
Identify key technologies to implement in your business and personal life
List examples of emerging technologies that will affect the accounting profession

Major Topics

Hardware trends
Software innovations
Communication and collaboration tools
Key products to consider for implementation

CPE Credits Available

2 CPE

2: Information Technology

Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

Update

Prerequisites

Fundamental understanding of technology in business settings

Advanced Preparation

None

Intended Audience

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

Provider

ACPEN