Ethical Technology Practices & Modern Risk Controls

If you only take one technology course this year to stay current, this is it. This high-level update provides a comprehensive look at the major shifts in hardware, software, and market trends that will define the professional landscape in 2026. We move beyond the headlines to identify the "best of the best" tools and strategies that offer genuine business value, helping you separate meaningful progress from short-term hype. Whether you are working from a traditional office, a home setup, or a mobile environment, this session clarifies how to align your tech stack with the current direction of the industry. The curriculum balances big-picture market insights with practical updates on the tools you use daily. We will examine the evolution of intelligence in the workplace—tracking the move from simple AI chat prompts toward integrated, agentic workflows that handle real business...

Taught by Stephen Yoss · ★ 4.7

The modern financial professional’s efficiency is directly tied to the ecosystem of applications and hardware they navigate daily. This course provides a comprehensive tour of the most effective tools and services categorized across mobile, desktop, and cloud environments. We move beyond standard office software to explore open-source alternatives and specialized "productivity gems" that offer high value for small business practitioners. The session also addresses the intersection of professional and personal efficiency by examining how home automation can be integrated to create a more seamless and focused work-from-home experience. A significant portion of the program is dedicated to the power of Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) solutions. We will demystify how tools like n8n, Power Automate, and Zapier allow disparate systems to communicate, enabling basic but powerful...

Taught by Stephen Yoss · ★ 4.7

Most accounting professionals utilize only a fraction of the power available within their Microsoft 365 subscription, often treating Word, Excel, and Outlook as isolated islands. This session moves beyond basic app usage to focus on the “unified ecosystem” advantage—the seamless integration of data, security, and user provisioning that allows a firm to operate as a single, cohesive unit. We will address the common frustration of “app overload” by demonstrating how Microsoft 365 serves as a turnkey solution that replaces disconnected tools with integrated workflows that simply work together. Participants will explore the strategic shift from traditional file servers to a cloud-centric environment where data is accessible anywhere, at any time, on any device. We will dive into high-impact collaboration techniques, including real-time co-authoring across Excel, Word, and PowerPoint,...

Taught by Stephen Yoss · ★ 4.7

Tax Security Essentials: Implementing a WISP for Tax Professionals Tax practices face a critical responsibility: safeguarding client data against cyber threats. This course is tailored for professionals in the tax industry, offering a deep dive into the essentials of creating and maintaining a Written Information Security Plan (WISP) as mandated by IRS regulations and the FTC Safeguards Rule. With a focus on IRS Publications 4557, 5293, and 5708, along with insights from NISTIR 7621, participants will learn not just the theory but the practical steps needed to enhance their practice's security posture. The course content is designed to be direct and engaging, ensuring that attendees can easily translate knowledge into action. The curriculum covers a broad spectrum of critical topics, from developing a compliant WISP to recognizing and responding to cyber threats, and from...

Taught by Stephen Yoss · ★ 4.7

Although Power BI has been available for ten years, most business professionals don’t fully appreciate all it can do and its easy use. Further, many are intimidated by the platform and continue to use less efficient and effective reporting practices. If this describes you, invest some time in this session to learn how to work with Power BI almost immediately. In this session, you will learn how to use Power BI to create compelling dashboard reports. You will also learn how to optimize these reports to enhance their effectiveness. If you want to improve financial and operational reporting processes, this session is for you!

Taught by Brian Tankersley · ★ 4.5

This session is for accounting professionals aiming to enhance their automation expertise with the low-code/no-code tools in Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate. Participants will explore techniques to create simple workflows and develop custom applications, including “describe it to design it.” The session focuses on automating processes, such as approvals, workflow automation, and data manipulation, while accessing and utilizing data from Microsoft Fabric and external databases. Attendees will learn about different types of workflows and the platform’s tools for Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Further, they will leave with a better understanding of the Power Platform so they can drive digital transformation in their organizations.

Taught by Brian Tankersley · ★ 4.5

Much has been written and said about Artificial Intelligence (AI). But for many professionals, AI remains an enigma because they do not know how to get started using tools such as Bard, ChatGPT, and Copilot. If that describes your situation, relax because help is here! Participate in K2's Getting Started With Artificial Intelligence to learn to use today's AI tools. This session will teach you how to access and use multiple popular AI tools to improve efficiency and productivity. If you are starting with AI, this is one session you cannot miss!

Taught by Brian Tankersley · ★ 4.5

Fraud continues to plague businesses at epidemic levels, and technology control failures are a significant reason fraud occurs. Using a case study approach, in this session, you will learn about the pervasiveness of fraud, the control failures contributing to fraud, and what you can do to mitigate fraud risk. A specific focus of this course is applying information technology general controls and information technology application controls. In this course, you will examine numerous reported fraud cases and identify the general and application control failures that contributed to each fraud. By learning through these real-world case studies, you will be positioned better to reduce fraud risk.

Taught by Brian Tankersley · ★ 4.5