Update on Cloud Computing for CPA Firms
Date: Thursday, June 9, 2011Time: 01:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM MT / 10:00 AM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenter(s): Trey James
Objective(s):
Update on The Cloud and it's many opportunities.
Field of Study: Computer Science
Program Level: Overview
CPE Credit: 1 Credit Hour
Delivery Method: Group Internet-based
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
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Course Description
The Cloud is providing many opportunities to improve security and reduce IT, capital expenditure and cash flow inefficiencies. Learn how and why many firms are choosing to leverage cloud computing/Saas/hosting technology platforms for growth, scalability, cost savings and tax season efficiencies.Learning Objectives:
* Define the cloud and how CPA firms are leveraging it
* Explore common questions related to security, costs and reliability
* Learn about best practices for considering transition to the cloud
Presenter and Moderator Bios
Trey James is the co-founder and CEO of Xcentric, which specializes in Cloud Computing and IT consulting for CPA firms. Trey brings 20 years of experience – a blend of executive, strategic, technical and operational roles including successful roles with the regional firms, local firms and leading IT consultancies to the profession. Trey was selected as one of the “Top 100 Most Influential People” in the accounting industry for 2009 and 2010 by Accounting Today and as a “Top 40 under 40” honoree by The CPA Technology Advisor in 2006, 2007, and 2008. Trey presents internationally on industry-related technology topics and is passionate both about learning and educating as it pertains to the future of the CPA profession. Trey graduated from Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, TX with a degree in Information Systems. Trey can be reached at 678.297.0066 x517 or info@xcentric.com.
For more about Xcentric, go to www.xcentric.com or follow them at www.xcentric.com/blog and www.twitter.com/xcentric.
Cost
$25.00 for CPAFMA Members / $40.00 for Non-Members / Free for PAFMs
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