January 5, 2023

Webinar

2 CPE

K2'S The Best Small Business Accounting Tools

January 5, 2023
Webinar
2 CPE

K2'S The Best Small Business Accounting Tools

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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

Working with a small business, you know that keeping the company’s finances in order is critical to success. While numerous software programs and tools are available to help you do this, they vary substantially in many significant aspects. In addition to conventional options like QuickBooks and Sage 50, you can choose from Cloud-based tools such as Zoho Books, QuickBooks Online, Spire Systems, Xero, Accounting Suite, Accounting Power, and many more.

In this session, we’ll look at the best accounting tools for small businesses and discuss the benefits of each one. This session covers accounting solutions that should work for startups and companies with up to $10 million in annual revenue. So, whether you work with a startup or an established small business, attend this session to find out which tools can help you achieve your financial goals.

 

Learning Objectives

  • List the top five products in the small business market
  • Identify shortfalls in typical small business solutions
  • Differentiate between products based on strengths and weaknesses
  • Create a software strategy for your small business

Major Topics

  • Overview of small business accounting solutions
  • Traditional desktop and SaaS small business products
  • Shortfalls of specific accounting solutions
  • Strengths and weaknesses of various solutions
  • Setup and configuration tips

CPE Credits Available

2 CPE
2
Computer Software & Applications

Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

  • Update

Prerequisites

Basic understanding small business accounting needs and processes

Advanced Preparation

None

Intended Audience

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

Provider

ACPEN

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