K2's 2023 Shredding Your Servers And Going Virtual
Total Credits: 2 including 2 Information Technology - Technical
- Average Rating:
- 29
- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Technology
- Faculty:
- Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA
- Course Levels:
- Overview
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- License:
- Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
Description
Most small and mid-sized businesses are at least considering cloud-based suites for business management, performance management, and productivity. Unfortunately, many owners and accounting professionals need to learn the difference between using cloud-native tools, employing a managed service provider, and utilizing a desktop hosting provider. This session helps participants understand the differences in the levels of service provided by these offerings and will also highlight some of the regulatory barriers which could create problems for your organization. Attend this session and learn what you need to know before saying “see ya” to your servers.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Identify critical differences between a managed service provider, a desktop/application hosting company, and a browser-based cloud solution
- From a list of regulations, identify a practical restriction on users imposed by the regulation
- Identify services included in productivity suites from Microsoft, Google, and Zoho and match them to the tools which best address an identified business need
Major Subjects
- Regulatory requirements like HIPPA, GLB, PCI, and more
- Practical tips for dealing with service providers
Course Materials
| Important CPE Credit Instructions_READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (442.7 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| K2's Shredding Your Servers And Going Virtual Handout (3 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Faculty
Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA Related Seminars and Products
Director, Strategic Relationships
K2 Enterprises, LLC
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 48 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.
Dates
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Fri, Mar 21, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:46am PDT
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Sat, Apr 12, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm PDT
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Tue, Apr 29, 2025 - 04:00pm to 05:46pm PDT
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Fri, May 02, 2025 - 06:00am to 07:46am PDT
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Mon, May 19, 2025 - 08:00am to 09:46am PDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Prerequisites NoneAdvanced Preparation None
Designed For
Accounting professionals who are responsible for selecting, implementing, or working in an environment which is reducing or eliminating on-premises servers
Original Recording Date 2023
Course Developer K2 Enterprises
Date Added to Catalog
05/15/2023
Yellow Book No
Additional Information
Complaint Resolution PolicyPlease contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
Official Registry Statement
Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
Instructional Delivery Method
Group Internet Based
Course Registration Requirements
Online Registration
Refund/Cancellation Policy
Please contact the ACPEN help desk 1-877-602-9877 or help@acpen.com if you wish to cancel your attendance for a previously purchased webcast and are requesting a refund or transfer.
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