Take Two Tablets, and Call Me On Your Smartphone
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2013Time: 02:00 PM ET / 01:00 PM CT / 12:00 PM MT / 11:00 AM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenter(s): John Higgins, CPA, CITP, Co-Founder, CPA Crossings
Objective(s):
Participants will be able to understand the impact of new technology in the workplace, especially as it impacts today’s CPA firm.
Field of Study: Computer Science
Program Level: Basic
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
Do you REALLY understand the benefits of using tablets in your firm? These revolutionary devices are helping accounting firms to go paperless a whole lot easier than ever before. Would you like to see a comprehensive demonstration of how a tablet with a few well positioned apps can help you get more done with greater ease.Join John Higgins as he takes you on a guided tour of a proven model for integrating tablets into the core of your business processes. John will introduce you to a potpourri of practical apps for tablets that will help you transform the way you work. And you’ll even see it can be more fun!
Presenter and Moderator Bios
CPA Crossings was founded in 2001 by John Higgins CPA, CITP and Bryan Smith, CAP, CITP, CISA. Having extensive experience working with CPA firms on the design and deployment of strategic technology solutions, John and Bryan possess a keen understanding of the issues and opportunities with leveraging effective technology solutions. Its mission is to educate its clients through webinars, live training and customized consulting services to enhance effective technology solutions, maximize efficiency, improve client efficiency and increase profitability.
Cost
$25.00 for CPAFMA Members / $40.00 for Non-Members / Free for PAFMs
Delivery System
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- There will be assistance available to help with technical and connectivity issues up to 10 minutes prior to the start of the presentation.
Registration
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Additional Information
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