K2's May 2025 Technology Conference

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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

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  Brian Tankersley, CPA, CITP

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  Brian F. Tankersley, CPA,CITP
  Director of Strategic Relationships, K2 Enterprises
  
  Brian Tankersley is a consultant who advises US firms and companies on accounting technology issues. Mr. Tankersley is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses for K2 Enterprises, writes for multiple accounting media outlets, and publishes a nationally recognized blog on accounting and technology (www.cpatechblog.com). Mr. Tankersley has over 25 years of professional experience, including accounting, auditing, technology, and education, has been with K2 Enterprises since 2005. Brian started teaching CPA review courses in 1997, and currently works with Yaeger CPA Review.
  
  Tankersley has been recognized eight times as one of the “Top 25 Thought Leaders in Public Accounting Technology” by Cygnus Business Media. Brian has made presentations in 47 of the 50 US states and has served as a guest speaker for many professional accounting organizations across Canada. He has received numerous awards for his writing and speaking from state CPA societies. Brian has presented sessions at most major national accounting technology conferences, including AICPA TECH+/Practitioners Conference, The Sleeter Group’s Solutions Conference, Sage Summit, CCH Connections, and Thomson Reuters Synergy User Conference.
  
  Brian is a certified public accountant (Tennessee), a certified information technology professional (CITP), and a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). He holds bachelor’s degrees in both Accounting and Finance, cum laude, from the University of Tennessee. Tankersley also maintains numerous vendor software certifications, and is a member of the Tennessee Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs.
  
  Brian and his family make their home in Farragut, Tennessee.