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MOVING YOUR PRACTICE TO THE CLOUD: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW - BOSTON.

Cost Free
CPE Credits 4.0 hours
Subject Area 4.0 - Information Technology
CE Credits 0.0 hours
Course Level Overview
Instructional Method Group Live
Prerequisites None
Advanced Preparation None
Location AC Hotel Downtown
225 Albany Street
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 848-9063
Course Description

Virtually every accounting practice is facing the same decision these days – should I move my software, data and server infrastructure to the cloud? If so, what do I need to know and how do I go about the process? This course will provide you with all the answers you need to make informed decisions about the what, why, when and how of moving to the cloud, so that you can begin to develop a plan to take your organization to the cloud.

Specific topics that will be covered include:


  • The benefits of the cloud computing model

  • Understanding the components of cloud computing; infrastructure, software applications, data storage and IT services

  • Review of alternative forms of cloud computing

  • How to know your data is safe and secure

  • Cloud based accounting services - the next frontier

  • Implementing a digital communications and collaboration platform with Office 365

  • Developing a roadmap to transition to the cloud at a pace that meets your objectives



Learning Objectives:


  • You will learn about the important concepts and terminology related to cloud computing.

  • You will be better prepared to make the decision about whether to move to the cloud and how to go about the transition.

  • You will understand the full range of benefits associated with the cloud computing model.


Agenda:

8:30 AM - Registration and continental breakfast

9:00 - Introductions


  • Lindsay Conderman

  • Tim Parker

  • John Higgins


9:15 - Presentation - Part I


  • Benefits of the cloud computing model

  • Cloud computing infrastructure

  • Alternative cloud computing models


10:15 - Coffee Break

10:30 - Presentation - Part 2


  • Cloud security

  • Switch data center video tour

  • Cloud based accounting services


11:30 - Lunch & Networking

12:15 PM - Presentation - Part 3


  • Office 365

  • Cloud computing transition roadmap

  • AbacusNext offerings


1:30 - Adjourn

PARKING AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR $15 FOR THE DAY


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Tim Parker

AbacusNext
Communications Director

(858) 770-0671

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Tim has been working to enable professional services firms with technology for more than six years. As an onsite Training Consultant for OfficeTools, he implemented practice management solutions in hundreds of accounting and tax practices across North America. After OfficeTools was acquired by AbacusNext in 2017, Tim as worked to educate the market on the benefits of Technology-as-a-Service and promote AbacusNext’s ongoing mission to empower professionals with technology. Tim is a life-long Los Angeles Dodgers fan and dreams of one day winning the Jeopardy Tournament of Champions.

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John Higgins

CPA Crossings, LLC
Strategic Technology Advisor
john@higginsadvisoryllc.com
2483909754

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John serves as a strategic adviser to CPAs and the CPA profession in all aspects of leveraging technology. He has authored and presented CPE programs for thousands of CPAs for more than 25 years on technology and practice management issues. John is a pioneer in the development and delivery of web based CPE programs. He has presented “live” web CPE events for groups as large as 600+ participants, as well as many small groups. John assisted the Michigan Association of CPAs as an adviser in the development of their web based CPE model.

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CPAacademy.org (Sponsor Id#: 111889) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

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About Our Presenter

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As the largest Technology-as-a-Service (TaaS) provider for the professional services sector, AbacusNext helps legal and accounting professionals achieve ultimate success and peace of mind through the delivery of a complete suite of compliance-ready technology solutions designed to support a secure and cloud-enabled practice at a cost they can afford. Our portfolio of turnkey solutions include hardware, software and infrastructure on a pay as you go model; Practice Management, Client Resource Management (CRM), Payment Processing, Email, Desktop as a Service (DaaS) and Managed IT. To sign up or learn more visit AbacusNext.com.