Cloud Computing Demystified - SaaS for CPAs

Date: Thursday, September 10, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM ET / 09:00 AM CT / 08:00 AM MT / 07:00 AM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenter(s): Chris James, Co-Founder of Xcentric
Objective(s):
Learn about the Cloud, Software as a Service (Saas) and hosting so you can better evaluate the fit for your firm.
Field of Study: Business Management and Organization
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

CPA firms across the country are moving to the hosted network model to cut costs, increase security, and leverage technology-spend more effectively.

Learn more about Xcentrics's Gray Matter, a CPA-specific network hosting and IT management platform. Topics covered include: how CCH, ThomsonReuters, and Intuit software functions within the cloud, why hosting exists, and how to gain freedom from technology headaches so your firm can get back to the business of accounting.

Presenter and Moderator Bios
Chris James is the co-founder of Xcentric, which specializes in IT solutions and certified networks for CPA firms. Chris is a seasoned veteran, having worked in the technology industry for the past 10 years.

He has a business degree from Texas Wesleyan University and was the former Director of Technology for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth. He moved to the Atlanta area in 2000 after selling his first business Covenant Systems and was the lead technology engineer at CPA Systems prior to starting Xcentric.

Chris has multiple technology certifications and is often found speaking at CPA Conferences to groups of IT Partners. Chris can be reached at cjames@xcentric.com or 678-297-0066 ext. 528.

Cost
$25.00 for CPAFMA Members / $40.00 for Non-Members / Free for PAFMs

Delivery System

  • All programs are delivered using the Zoom platform.
  • Confirmations will include log-in instructions.
  • Participants are able to participate using any device with an Internet connect (if the device does not have speakers, the participant can also dial-in) or they can participate with audio only by dialing in.
  • All registrants will receive a link to the MAPCast’s recording by email within 48 business hours of event’s conclusion.
  • There will be assistance available to help with technical and connectivity issues up to 10 minutes prior to the start of the presentation.

Registration

All registration is done on-line with the names and email addresses of each individual guest. Log-in details will be emailed to all registrants approximately 1-2 days prior to each session.

Refund Policy

CPAFMA will not issue refunds for MAPCasts. If a registrant is unable to participate in the MAPCast and sends written notice to info@cpafma.org 48 hours prior to the session, a credit will be provided for a future MAPCast. Alert the CPAFMA staff member monitoring the MAPCast if technical difficulties are encountered and technical support will be provided to eliminate problems with future MAPCasts.

Additional Information

Live participation is required for CPE credit and polling questions must be answered to show active participation. All registrants will receive an email following the session with links to the slides and/or handouts, and a link to the MAPCast recording (unless otherwise stated). If you are unable to participate in the live session, you can still watch the recorded session, but you will not be eligible for CPE credits.

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