BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CPE Today//Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CPE Today — NC Summer TechFest X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT6H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-910@cpetoday.com DTSTAMP:20260723T015420Z DTSTART:20260817T090000Z DTEND:20260818T235900Z SUMMARY:NC Summer TechFest DESCRIPTION:Register: https://www.cpetoday.com/event/nc-summer-techfest-26e 0910\nEarn up to 16 CPE credits.\n\nSESSIONS (19):\n• K2’s Tech Update\n Aug 17 · 8:00–9:40 AM ET · Brian Tankersley · 2 CPE · Computer Sof tware and Applications\n – Identify emerging technology trends in AI an d SaaS that impact the accounting profession \n \n\n – Evaluate technol ogy solutions strategically \n\n – Distinguish innovation from vendor h ype \n\n• K2’s Productivity Life Hacks\n Aug 17 · 9:50–11:30 AM ET · Tommy Stephens · 2 CPE · Computer Software and Applications\n – Rec ognize\, quantify\, and rank your time obligation categories in your work and personal life\n – Discover and list the various inefficiencies of y our day-to-day work and list methods for improving them  \n – List and distinguish at least five different technology tools that can be used to a utomate day-to-day work \n• K2’s Building Future-Ready Businesses\n Aug 17 · 9:50–11:30 AM ET · Stephen Yoss · 2 CPE · Information Technolo gy\n – Identify appropriate technology solutions for diverse accounting practice configurations and workflows \n\n – Apply practical assessm ent techniques for hardware\, software\, cloud\, and on-premise options \n\n – Implement immediate change management approaches for technology adoption initiatives \n\n• K2’s Choosing Your CPA Firm Tech Stack\n A ug 17 · 9:50–11:30 AM ET · Brian Tankersley · 2 CPE · Computer Softw are and Applications\n – Analyze the advantages and limitations of suit e versus best-in-breed solutions for CPA firms \n\n – Evaluate the ROI of new technologies\, including AI-enabled tools\, within the firm's workf low \n\n – Compare integration options and determine effective strategi es for connecting multiple applications \n \n\n• K2’s Microsoft Power Tool s\n Aug 17 · 12:30–2:10 PM ET · Tommy Stephens · 2 CPE · Computer Software and Applications\n – Identify opportunities to improve intern al controls and efficiency using Power Automate \n \n\n – Compare repor ting options available in Power BI \n\n – Differentiate between convent ional PivotTables and those created using Power Pivot \n\n• K2’s AI Accoun ting And Fraud Detection\n Aug 17 · 12:30–2:10 PM ET · Brian Tankersl ey · 2 CPE · Information Technology\n – Analyze emerging AI-integra ted accounting platforms and their potential ROI \n \n\n – Evaluate low -code and no-code tools for creating automated accounting workflows \n\n – Assess performance metrics that measure the effectiveness of accountin g software investments \n\n• K2’s NextGen Document Management\, Workflows\ , And Portals\n Aug 17 · 12:30–2:10 PM ET · Stephen Yoss · 2 CPE · Computer Software and Applications\n – Identify features and capabili ties of next-generation document management and portal systems \n \n\n – Analyze how integrated workflows can improve firm efficiency and client satisfaction \n\n – Evaluate technology options to modernize a firm’s p aperless environment securely and effectively\n• K2’s Stop Wasting Time In Excel\n Aug 17 · 2:20–4:00 PM ET · Tommy Stephens · 2 CPE · Comp uter Software and Applications\n – Identify options for creating more e ffective PivotTables \n \n\n – Differentiate between various options fo r cleaning data in Excel \n\n – Compare options for quickly formatting data in Excel \n\n• K2’s AI: Real Tools\, Real Results\n Aug 18 · 8:00– 9:40 AM ET · Tommy Stephens · 2 CPE · Information Technology\n – Apply AI tools to streamline accounting and financial workflows \n \n\n – Evaluate real-world use cases for AI in both public practice and indust ry \n\n – Assess the impact of AI adoption on efficiency\, accuracy\, a nd profitability \n\n• K2’s Tech Tuneup Tips\n Aug 18 · 9:50–11:30 AM E T · Stephen Yoss · 2 CPE · Information Technology\n – Identify te chnology inefficiencies. Recognize common configuration and usage issues t hat reduce productivity and increase risk \n\n – Apply workstation tune ups. Implement practical improvements to desktops\, laptops\, and mobile d evices \n\n – Optimize software usage. Use built-in and low-cost tools more effectively across accounting workflows \n\n• K2’s Microsoft Copilot\ , Including Agentic AI\n Aug 18 · 9:50–11:30 AM ET · Tommy Stephens · 2 CPE · Computer Software and Applications\n – Identify key featur es of Microsoft Copilot within Excel\, Outlook\, and Teams that enhance pr oductivity for accounting and financial professionals \n\n – Determine how to use Microsoft Copilot to automate routine accounting tasks such as data analysis\, financial reporting\, and reconciliation \n\n – Analyze the benefits and limitations of integrating Microsoft Copilot into existi ng accounting workflows\, including considerations for data security and c ompliance \n\n• K2’s Optimizing Your CAS & Advisory Tech Stack\n Aug 18 · 9:50–11:30 AM ET · Brian Tankersley · 2 CPE · Computer Software a nd Applications\n – Identify essential technology tools and strategies for CAS implementation \n \n\n – Evaluate various pricing models and th eir application to CAS offerings \n\n – Outline critical considerations for maintaining data security and regulatory compliance in CAS \n\n• K2’s Ten Questions To Ask Your IT Team\n Aug 18 · 12:20–1:10 PM ET · Step hen Yoss · 1 CPE · Computer Software and Applications\n – Apply ten strategic questioning frameworks to evaluate organizational technology in frastructure \n \n\n – Assess cybersecurity measures and backup proto cols through structured IT team dialogues \n\n – Evaluate cloud infra structure governance and data protection measures for compliance \n\n• K 2’s Innovative Strategy And IT Governance\n Aug 18 · 12:20–1:10 PM ET · Brian Tankersley · 1 CPE · Business Management and Organization\n – Determine the most effective methods for evaluating technology solutio ns based on organizational goals and requirements \n \n\n – Analyze key elements of successful change management strategies for technology adopti on \n\n – Evaluate approaches to training\, communication\, and engagem ent that enhance learning and user effectiveness\n• K2’s Technology’s Seve n (Not Quite) Deadly Sins\n Aug 18 · 12:20–1:10 PM ET · Tommy Stephen s · 1 CPE · Computer Software and Applications\n – Name specific ex amples of security features in the Windows operating system \n \n\n – I dentify the benefits associated with Zero Trust Security Models \n\n – List examples of collaboration tools you should pay attention to \n\n• K2’ s Automation For Increasing Personal Efficiency And Effectiveness\n Aug 18 · 1:20–2:10 PM ET · Brian Tankersley · 1 CPE · Information Techn ology\n – Identify processes in your personal and professional life whe re automation can be utilized to save time \n\n – Distinguish between different automation tools\, their various strengths and weaknesses\, and identify which products and services best suit your personal workflow \ n\n – Leverage the power of the Elgato Streamdeck for simple use of app lication hot keys and launching automation processes with the touch of a b utton \n \n\n• K2’s Dynamic Arrays In Excel\n Aug 18 · 1:20–2:10 PM E T · Tommy Stephens · 1 CPE · Computer Software and Applications\n – Compare dynamic arrays to traditional formulas \n \n\n – Use dynamic arrays to automate traditional calculations \n\n – Identify examples o f how you can use dynamic arrays to access external data\n• K2’s Getting C ontrol Of Your OneDrive Account\n Aug 18 · 1:20–2:10 PM ET · Stephen Yoss · 1 CPE · Computer Software and Applications\n – Differentiate between OneDrive\, OneDrive for Business\, and SharePoint Online \n \n \n \n – Identify how SharePoint facilitates collaboration \n\n – Distin guish between options for managing risk associated with OneDrive \n\n• K2’ s Ripped From The Headlines: Lessons Learned From The Most Interesting Tec h Crimes\n Aug 18 · 2:20–4:00 PM ET · Stephen Yoss · 2 CPE · Audi ting\n – Analyze real-world financial crime cases to identify root caus es and control failures \n \n\n – Evaluate methods for detecting and pr eventing fraud and data breaches in accounting environments \n\n – Asse ss the emerging risks posed by AI-enabled fraud and misuse of automation \ n\n\nFull details: https://www.cpetoday.com/event/nc-summer-techfest-26e09 10 LOCATION:Online / Virtual URL:https://www.cpetoday.com/event/nc-summer-techfest-26e0910 IMAGE;VALUE=URI;DISPLAY=BADGE,GRAPHIC:https://cpetoday-public.s3.us-west-2. amazonaws.com/prod/media/courses/default.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR