This is the WEBCAST ONLY option for DAY ONE of the 2020 TEXAS CPA TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE - ADDISON
8 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. - Tech Update - A 2020 Vision
You know where technology has been, but where is it headed? What technologies are coming that would be useful to you and your company? You’ve heard about 5G, WiFi6 and collaboration, but what products work to make this practical? This session has the breadth, depth and recommendations to help you understand what is in the market and what is working so that you can make informed decisions. Attend this session to learn how using the right hardware and software can improve your business and your everyday life. Topics:
9:40 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. | Break
9:50 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Mastering Advanced Excel Functions and Formulas
Excel now has approximately 500 functions, many of which are unused by most accounting and finance professionals. This two-hour session will put you on the path to improved Excel productivity by introducing you to powerful and timesaving, but little used, Excel functions. If you want to improve your knowledge and efficiency with Excel, this session is a must for you. Topics:
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Lunch
12:30 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. | Improving Productivity with Office 365 Cloud Applications
Many Office 365 subscriptions include powerful cloud services for improving productivity. Foundational services, such as SharePoint, OneDrive and Outlook, are joined by other powerful tools such as Teams, Planner, Power Automation, Forms and Power Apps to provide a productivity platform second to none. Don't miss this opportunity to get all the knowledge and guidance necessary to take full advantage of your investment in Microsoft Office 365. Topics:
2:10 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. | Break
2:20 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Current Tech Crimes – Ripped from the Headlines
Security is a top concern for CPAs every year. Yet many hacks result from organizations not implementing effective internal controls over information technology. In this session, you will learn about critical IT-related controls using a case study approach with stories that are all new for 2020. More specifically, you will learn from real-world examples of breaches and security failures. Accordingly, you will understand how to better protect your company and its data. Attend this fast-paced session and learn more about IT-related controls you can use to prevent computer crimes such as identity and information theft, tax refund fraud and more. Topics: