
Intermediate

CPE Credits
6 Credits: Information Technology
Course Description
Technology continues to evolve and amaze! In fact, but for technology, where would our businesses be today? It’s truly amazing to see how companies quickly embraced many forms of technology in response to the pandemic. That pace of change is likely to accelerate as newer technologies become mainstream. Tools such as robotic process automation, data analytics, collaboration tools, and artificial intelligence will affect virtually every organization over the coming five years, working alongside today’s mainstream technologies. Participate in this session so you are prepared to embrace and prosper in an ever-evolving technological world.
Major topics include:
- Developments in hardware and software
- Significant developments in emerging technologies and why many of these technologies are essential now
- Critical cybersecurity issues and potential solutions
- Determining if subscription-based software models are right for your team
- The impact of 5G technologies on virtually all aspects of communications
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify significant technology issues that affect accounting and financial professionals
- List at least three security practices that should be in place in every organization
- Evaluate software subscription models to determine if they are ideal for your team
- Differentiate between various communication and collaboration platforms, such as Teams and Zoom
- Estimate the impact of emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotic process automation, and data analytics on businesses
- Recognize technologies that will be key in a post-pandemic environment
Course Specifics
Course ID 21CLasVegasDec-LE20226964 |
Prerequisites None |
Advanced Preparation None |
Compliance information
CFP Notice: Not all courses that qualify for CFP® credit are registered by Western CPE. If a course does not have a CFP registration number in the compliance section, the continuing education will need to be individually reported with the CFP Board. For more information on the reporting process, required documentation, processing fee, etc., contact the CFP Board. CFP Professionals must take each course in it’s entirety, the CFP Board DOES NOT accept partial credits for courses.
Course Instructor

Randolph P. (Randy) Johnston is a nationally recognized educator, consultant, and writer with over 30 years’ experience in strategic technology planning, accounting software selection, paperless systems, systems and network integration, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, business development and management, process engineering and outsourced managed services. A consultant for high profile technology vendors, Randy delivers national seminars to CPAs, business groups, and IT leaders on technologies in accounting, healthcare, and banking. He also creates articles on over 30 technology topics including CPA firm technology, cloud technology, business continuity, accounting software, and business strategies leveraging technology. Accounting Today listed Randy as one …
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6 Credits: Information Technology
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Intermediate

CPE Credits
6 Credits: Information Technology
Course Description
Technology continues to evolve and amaze! In fact, but for technology, where would our businesses be today? It’s truly amazing to see how companies quickly embraced many forms of technology in response to the pandemic. That pace of change is likely to accelerate as newer technologies become mainstream. Tools such as robotic process automation, data analytics, collaboration tools, and artificial intelligence will affect virtually every organization over the coming five years, working alongside today’s mainstream technologies. Participate in this session so you are prepared to embrace and prosper in an ever-evolving technological world.
Major topics include:
- Developments in hardware and software
- Significant developments in emerging technologies and why many of these technologies are essential now
- Critical cybersecurity issues and potential solutions
- Determining if subscription-based software models are right for your team
- The impact of 5G technologies on virtually all aspects of communications
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify significant technology issues that affect accounting and financial professionals
- List at least three security practices that should be in place in every organization
- Evaluate software subscription models to determine if they are ideal for your team
- Differentiate between various communication and collaboration platforms, such as Teams and Zoom
- Estimate the impact of emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotic process automation, and data analytics on businesses
- Recognize technologies that will be key in a post-pandemic environment
Course Specifics
Course ID 21CLasVegasDec-LE20226964 |
Prerequisites None |
Advanced Preparation None |
Compliance information
CFP Notice: Not all courses that qualify for CFP® credit are registered by Western CPE. If a course does not have a CFP registration number in the compliance section, the continuing education will need to be individually reported with the CFP Board. For more information on the reporting process, required documentation, processing fee, etc., contact the CFP Board. CFP Professionals must take each course in it’s entirety, the CFP Board DOES NOT accept partial credits for courses.
Course Instructor

Randolph P. (Randy) Johnston is a nationally recognized educator, consultant, and writer with over 30 years’ experience in strategic technology planning, accounting software selection, paperless systems, systems and network integration, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, business development and management, process engineering and outsourced managed services. A consultant for high profile technology vendors, Randy delivers national seminars to CPAs, business groups, and IT leaders on technologies in accounting, healthcare, and banking. He also creates articles on over 30 technology topics including CPA firm technology, cloud technology, business continuity, accounting software, and business strategies leveraging technology. Accounting Today listed Randy as one …
K2 Enterprises (Randolph P. (Randy) Johnston, MCS) Read More »
K2’s Tech Update and Forecast
