How Technology is Impacting the Accounting Profession

Course Details

Date

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

1:30pm – 3:30pm (Registration: 4:01pm)

Location

Online

Field of Study

Technology

CPE Credit

2 hours CPE credit

Level of Knowledge

Overview

Vendor

CPA Crossings

Prerequisites

None

Description

The course provides a concise overview of the leading technologies and economic forces reshaping the accounting profession and how accountants are using new digital business models to thrive in the face of rapid and seismic change. Discover how accountants-once largely enterprise passengers and navigators - are elevating their role using cyber tools and becoming pilots of global business. You'll walk away with a simple yet effective game plan to keep up with exploding digital transformation and translate technology ambitions into practical reality.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Highlights

The major topics that will be covered in the course include:

  • Leading macro economic and technology forces
  • Key technology trends in accounting
  • New generation of online accounting services
  • Accounting and automation
  • Overarching implications
  • How to embrace the new normal and thrive in the face of technology change

Objectives

Upon completion of the course you will have learned how to:

  • Examine the impact of SMAC (social, mobile, analytics and cloud computing) technologies on accountants
  • Explore the major shift in accounting away from historical reporting and compliance functions towards more forward-thinking and value-added services
  • Review a new generation of web-based accounting business models that are driving innovation and redefining the roles and revenue streams of practitioners

Designed For

Accounting professionals at all levels who want to better understand how technology is driving change in the business world and accounting industry.

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Course Pricing

WYOCPA Member Fee
$79.00

Non-Member Fee
$103.00

Your Price
$103.00

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