K2's Accounting Solutions And Add-Ons For Small Businesses
Overview
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. We also cover various add-on solutions that can enhance the overall functionality of your accounting platform. Join us to learn your options for achieving your small business management financial goals.
Highlights
- Overview of small business accounting solutions
- Strengths and shortfalls of various accounting and add-on solutions
Prerequisites
None
Designed For
Accounting professionals seeking to understand their options in the entry-level accounting software market
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
- List examples of add-on solutions that can fill functionality gaps
Preparation
None
Notice
This course is offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible in the My CPE Tracker section of the ISCPA website. Course access information will be emailed directly to you by Accounting Continuing Professional Education Network (ACPEN).
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Randolph Johnston, Executive Vice President, K2 Enterprises LLC
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 managed services. Professional Service: •K2 Enterprises (K2E.com) - Executive Vice President, Shareholder – Nation’s leading technology CPE provider to CPA professionals. Consults to high profile technology vendors. Delivers national seminars to CPAs, business groups and IT leaders on technologies in accounting, healthcare and banking. Creates and presents seminars and articles on 30+ technology topics including CPA Firm Technology, Paperless, Accounting Software, Cloud, Business Continuity, and Strategies leveraging technology. (1990 - Present, Hammond, LA) •Network Management Group, Inc. (NMGI.com) – Chairman & CEO, Stockholder – Consults and specializes in Strategic Technology including planning, selection and implementation. Expertise: CPA Firm Technology and strategy; Paperless; Accounting Software, Business Intelligence and CRM; Infrastructure including: Cloud, Business Continuity, Virtualization, Backup, and remote mgmt. (1983 – Present Hutchinson, KS) •Hutchinson Community College – Department Chair, Professor, Adjunct – Mathematics & MIS Depts. Designed and taught courses in all areas of mathematics & computing. (1977 - 1997) Professional Data Services - Programmer and system designer - Developed a medical system including the first paperless claims in Kansas, appointments and collection systems. Owned ComputerLand, Entre’ and Connecting Point stores, received first IBM PC and first Compaq portable in KS. (1978 - 1981) •Farmland Industries - Programmer and system designer - Developed and maintained P&L, Credit Union and Feedlot accounting. (1977 - 1978) Awards: •Accounting Today - Listed as one of the 2004-2016 Top 100 Most Influential People •CPA Practice Advisor - Accounting Hall of Fame 2011, Top 25 Thought Leader 2011-2017 •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 Who’s Who in Business & Industry – 1990-2017; in Computing 1987-2017 - Acknowledged as a leading business professional and as a leading computing professional Certifications: •Microsoft Certified Professional – MCP (Microsoft Corporation) •Certified Network Administrator – CNA (Novell Corporation) •Certified CAD specialist, Network Professional, Data Communications (AutoDesk, 3Com, Entre’)
Non-Member Price $109.00
Member Price $79.00