K2's Ten Questions To Ask Your IT Team
Overview
Business leaders often struggle to engage meaningfully with their IT teams about critical technology decisions that impact organizational success. This structured program presents ten essential questions every executive should discuss with their technology professionals to ensure proper oversight of cybersecurity, infrastructure, and strategic technology initiatives. Participants will gain confidence in addressing complex topics including network security protocols, backup procedures, cloud governance, and remote work policies through targeted questioning frameworks that drive actionable outcomes.
The course systematically addresses ten critical areas where executive oversight proves essential for business continuity and growth. Attendees will develop practical communication strategies to bridge the gap between business objectives and technology capabilities, ensuring their organizations maintain competitive advantage while managing digital risks effectively. Each question framework provides executives with the tools needed to evaluate current technology practices, identify vulnerabilities, and guide strategic technology investments that support organizational goals in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Highlights
- Ten Strategic Question Frameworks for Technology Assessment
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Oversight Through Targeted Dialogue
- Cloud Governance and Remote Work Technology Evaluation
Prerequisites
Fundamental knowledge of computer operations
Designed For
Executives and financial professionals seeking structured IT team communication frameworks
Objectives
- Apply ten strategic questioning frameworks to evaluate organizational technology infrastructure
- Assess cybersecurity measures and backup protocols through structured IT team dialogues
- Evaluate cloud infrastructure governance and data protection measures for compliance
- Analyze remote work technology policies and productivity enhancement through targeted questions
- Develop systematic approaches for ongoing technology oversight and strategic alignment
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 $59.00
Member Price $39.00