Total Credits: 16
This is the 2021 Texas CPA Technology Conference Webcast.
More information about the conference will be posted here as it becomes available.
You'll want to make sure you join us for a comprehensive look at the latest technological challenges - and the big opportunities. Count on our expert speakers to guide you through the latest solutions to help keep your operations efficient and current.
TXCPA Technology Conference Guide (24.2 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Stephen M. Yoss, Jr., CPA, MS, is a certified public accountant, the senior technology strategist and partner of Devmatics, a continuing education instructor for financial professionals, and a licensed pyrotechnician. While his interests and skills are varied, they all share a common thread—his love for and skill in finding technology-based solutions.
At age 10, Stephen began working with technology; he started his first IT company at just 13, which focused on designing web applications for local businesses. At 15, he began writing original computer code and has been designing and implementing technological solutions continuously since then.
Stephen is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University, with degrees in Accountancy and International Business. While at Loyola, he served the campus as student body president and as the student representative to the Board of Trustees. He has a Master’s of Science degree in Information Systems and Technology from Claremont Graduate University with a concentration in Geographic Information Systems.
In 2017, Stephen formed Devmatics, a company focused on helping organizations develop technology strategies to streamline their business operations. He specializes in taking on high-difficulty, mission-critical organizational issues that require technological expertise and an ability to find solutions to problems that no one else can answer. With all of his clients, he emphasizes the need to embrace technology at every opportunity and utilize the latest technological trends and breakthroughs in order to gain a competitive advantage while increasing efficiency and productivity.
Prior to starting Devmatics, Stephen worked as an accountant in his family’s practice, Yoss & Allen. At Yoss & Allen, he completely redesigned the firm’s technology practices and instituted a technological infrastructure to streamline the firm’s practices and allow them strategic flexibility. Many of the technologies, strategies, and concepts that Stephen uses himself (and consults companies on how to use) were designed, perfected, and implemented to help his family’s business and their clients. In addition to his time with Yoss & Allen, Stephen worked in New Zealand as a management accountant.
Since 2009, Stephen has also been teaching continuing professional education, providing written, webcast, in-house, and live instruction. He has presented to thousands of practitioners worldwide on topics such as cloud computing, mobile technology, Excel tips and best practices, data modeling and analysis, big data, information security, identity theft prevention, and more.
Stephen is also a professionally licensed pyrotechnician and works on major fireworks displays throughout the nation for Pyro Spectaculars, North America’s largest full-service fireworks display production company. He’s proud to have helped produce incredible displays, including the Macy’s July 4th Spectacular in New York City, the 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, KGB Skyshow in San Diego, and many more.
Whether it’s teaching in the classroom, consulting clients in a boardroom, or shooting a fireworks display, Stephen brings passion, hard work, value—and above all else—technological expertise to each of his clients. With an open, honest approach, he creates a unique strategy for each client specifically designed to benefit their needs and streamline their operations in order to create efficiency and maximize their financial potential.
Stephen calls Big Bear Lake, CA, home; when he’s not at the desk, in a boardroom, at the podium, or producing a fireworks display, he spends as much time as he can pursuing his other passions. He is an avid music lover and attends multiple festivals each year. At the Burning Man, Stephen helps setup and produce pyrotechnic displays for the city. In Big Bear Lake, he regularly volunteers his time to perform various community services. He’s also an avid outdoorsman and regularly carves out time to scuba dive, camp, hike, and photograph both close to home with family and friends and on his many travels.
Mac McClelland, an attorney and accounting professional, is an associate of K2 Enterprises of Hammond, Louisiana, and Network Management Group of Hutchinson, Kansas.
Mac was formerly the director of the Centre for Financial Studies at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand, where he lived and worked for seven years from 1990 to 1997. He was also a member of the faculty of the Advanced Business Programme, ranked in the top 100 MBA programs in the world by The Economist, specializing in business strategy and strategic management accounting.
He gained his practical experience in information systems with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and has an established practice in business and technology consulting. Mac has taught hundreds of continuing professional education seminars to accountants and business managers in the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and Southeast Asia. His presentations are highly rated, and he has won several awards for teaching excellence.
Mac has been published in leading business and practitioner journals, including Tax Ideas, Computers in Accounting, Journal of Accounting Education, Chartered Accountants Journal of New Zealand, and the top-rated Journal of Accounting Research.
Tommy Stephens received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree (Major in Accounting) from Auburn University in 1985. Upon graduation, Mr. Stephens began working for an Atlanta-based public accounting firm. After earning his designation as a Certified Public Accountant, Mr. Stephens worked for BellSouth Corporation in Atlanta as an Internal Auditor. After two years as an auditor, he was promoted to Staff Manager and then Operations Manager of the Internal Audit Group. In 1991, he transferred to the Comptrollers’ department of BellSouth and served as Manager of the Cost Accounting organization. While working full-time at BellSouth Corporation, Mr. Stephens also attended graduate school, earning a Masters of Science (Major in Finance) from Georgia State University in 1992.
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May 06, 2021 @ 08:00 AM (CDT) |
Tech Update 2021
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Total Credits: 2 including 2 Information Technology - Technical | Live Webcast | 1 Hour 40 Minutes | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
May 06, 2021 @ 09:55 AM (CDT) |
Online Meeting and Collaboration Tools
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Total Credits: 2 including 2 Information Technology - Technical | Live Webcast | 1 Hour 40 Minutes | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
May 06, 2021 @ 09:55 AM (CDT) |
Selecting and Vetting Technology Providers
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Total Credits: 2 including 2 Information Technology - Technical | Live Webcast | 1 Hour 40 Minutes | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
May 06, 2021 @ 09:55 AM (CDT) |
Formatting Excel Spreadsheets the Right Way
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Total Credits: 2 including 2 Information Technology - Technical | Live Webcast | 1 Hour 40 Minutes | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
May 06, 2021 @ 12:30 PM (CDT) |
The Power Of Array Formulas in Excel
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Total Credits: 2 including 2 Information Technology - Technical | Live Webcast | 1 Hour 40 Minutes | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
May 07, 2021 @ 12:30 PM (CDT) |
CPA Firm Technology Strategies
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Total Credits: 2 including 2 Information Technology - Technical | Live Webcast | 1 Hour 40 Minutes | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
May 06, 2021 @ 12:30 PM (CDT) |
Ten Teams Features You Can't Afford to Miss
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Total Credits: 2 including 2 Information Technology - Technical | Live Webcast | 1 Hour 40 Minutes | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
May 06, 2021 @ 02:25 PM (CDT) |
Password Management Tools - Why and How You Should Use Them
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Total Credits: 2 including 2 Information Technology - Technical | Live Webcast | 1 Hour 40 Minutes | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
May 06, 2021 @ 04:10 PM (CDT) |
OPTIONAL: Technology Town Hall (NO CPE CREDIT FOR THIS SESSION)
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N/A | Live Webcast | 45 Minutes | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
May 07, 2021 @ 08:00 AM (CDT) |
Security Roundtable
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Total Credits: 2 including 2 Information Technology - Technical | Live Webcast | 1 Hour 40 Minutes | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
May 07, 2021 @ 09:55 AM (CDT) |
Excel's Best New Features
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Total Credits: 2 including 2 Information Technology - Technical | Live Webcast | 1 Hour 40 Minutes | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
May 07, 2021 @ 09:55 AM (CDT) |
Amazing Accounting Addons
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Total Credits: 2 including 2 Information Technology - Technical | Live Webcast | 1 Hour 40 Minutes | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
May 07, 2021 @ 09:55 AM (CDT) |
Hosting, Self-Service, and Managed Service Options
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Total Credits: 2 including 2 Information Technology - Technical | Live Webcast | 1 Hour 40 Minutes | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
May 07, 2021 @ 12:30 PM (CDT) |
Technology Planning for a Post-Pandemic Environment
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Total Credits: 1 including 1 Information Technology - Technical | Live Webcast | 50 Minutes | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
May 07, 2021 @ 12:30 PM (CDT) |
Selecting Small Business Management Systems
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Total Credits: 1 including 1 Information Technology - Technical | Live Webcast | 50 Minutes | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
May 07, 2021 @ 12:30 PM (CDT) |
Power Automate Your Approvals
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Total Credits: 1 including 1 Information Technology - Technical | Live Webcast | 50 Minutes | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
May 07, 2021 @ 01:30 PM (CDT) |
Turbocharging Small Business Reporting with Power Query
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Total Credits: 1 including 1 Information Technology - Technical | Live Webcast | 50 Minutes | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
May 07, 2021 @ 01:30 PM (CDT) |
Choosing Your Mid-Market Accounting Solution
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Total Credits: 1 including 1 Information Technology - Technical | Live Webcast | 50 Minutes | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
May 07, 2021 @ 01:30 PM (CDT) |
Backups Done Right
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Total Credits: 1 including 1 Information Technology - Technical | Live Webcast | 50 Minutes | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
May 07, 2021 @ 02:35 PM (CDT) |
Tales of True Tech Crimes - Ripped from the Headlines
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Total Credits: 2 including 2 Information Technology - Technical | Live Webcast | 1 Hour 40 Minutes | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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