From the Trenches with Randy Johnston & Brian Tankersley MAPCast

Field of Study: Information Technology 
Program level: Basic
CPE: 1 Credit Hour

Description: 
From industry trends to emerging technologies, the future of accounting holds so many possibilities. In this exciting session, attendees will hear from two influential figures in the accounting field about how the industry faired in 2020 and where it’s headed in the future. Guest speakers Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley will highlight key findings from their 8th Annual Firm Operations and Technology Survey (AFOT). The AFOT is the most complete operational and technology survey in the accounting profession, and consistently produces actionable items and insights that are not available from any other source. 

Learning Objectives:  

• Key findings and select survey results from the Accounting Firm Operations and Technology Survey 
• How to leverage the Accounting Firm Operations and Technology Survey eBook to gain insight, reassurance and peace-of-mind when partners are making operational and technology decisions. 
• Actionable insight for firms of all sizes 

About the Speakers:
Randy Johnston is a nationally recognized educator, consultant, and writer with over 40 years of experience in Strategic Technology Planning, Systems and Network Integration, Accounting Software Selection, Business Development and Management, Disaster Recovery and Contingency Planning, and Process Engineering. Randy continues to be an influential figure in the accounting industry. 

Brian Tankersley is a consultant who advises US firms and companies on accounting technology issues. Mr. Tankersley is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses for K2 Enterprises, and publishes a nationally recognized blog on accounting and technology (www.cpatechblog.com). He has also served as the technology editor for a major accounting industry publication. 

Kevin is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Doc.It. Since 2012, he has helped hundreds of accounting firms improve efficiency, enhance data security, and elevate their client service with Doc.It's suite of document management, workflow, PDF Editor, and web portal tools.