BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CPE Today//Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CPE Today — Winter Multi-State Technology Conference X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT6H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-943@cpetoday.com DTSTAMP:20260721T033435Z DTSTART:20261130T090000Z DTEND:20261201T235900Z SUMMARY:Winter Multi-State Technology Conference DESCRIPTION:Register: https://www.cpetoday.com/app/cart/addevent?id=943\nEa rn up to 16 CPE credits.\n\nSESSIONS (19):\n• K2’s Tech Update\n Nov 30 · 8:00–9:40 AM CT · Randy Johnston · 2 CPE · Computer Software and Applications\n – Identify emerging technology trends in AI and SaaS tha t impact the accounting profession \n \n\n – Evaluate technology soluti ons strategically \n\n – Distinguish innovation from vendor hype \n\n• K2’s Choosing Your CPA Firm Tech Stack\n Nov 30 · 9:55–11:35 AM CT · Randy Johnston · 2 CPE · Computer Software and Applications\n – Ana lyze the advantages and limitations of suite versus best-in-breed solution s for CPA firms \n\n – Evaluate the ROI of new technologies\, including AI-enabled tools\, within the firm's workflow \n\n – Compare integrati on options and determine effective strategies for connecting multiple appl ications \n \n\n• K2’s Productivity Life Hacks\n Nov 30 · 9:55–11:35 AM CT · Stephen Yoss · 2 CPE · Computer Software and Applications\n – Recognize\, quantify\, and rank your time obligation categories in your work and personal life\n – Discover and list the various inefficiencie s of your day-to-day work and list methods for improving them  \n – Lis t and distinguish at least five different technology tools that can be use d to automate day-to-day work \n• K2’s Building Future-Ready Businesses\n Nov 30 · 9:55–11:35 AM CT · Tommy Stephens · 2 CPE · Information Technology\n – Identify appropriate technology solutions for diverse ac counting practice configurations and workflows \n\n – Apply practical assessment techniques for hardware\, software\, cloud\, and on-premise op tions \n\n – Implement immediate change management approaches for tec hnology adoption initiatives \n\n• K2’s Microsoft Power Tools\n Nov 3 0 · 12:30–2:10 PM CT · Tommy Stephens · 2 CPE · Computer Software an d Applications\n – Identify opportunities to improve internal controls and efficiency using Power Automate \n \n\n – Compare reporting options available in Power BI \n\n – Differentiate between conventional PivotT ables and those created using Power Pivot \n\n• K2’s AI Accounting And Fra ud Detection\n Nov 30 · 12:30–2:10 PM CT · Stephen Yoss · 2 CPE · Information Technology\n – Analyze emerging AI-integrated accounting p latforms and their potential ROI \n \n\n – Evaluate low-code and no-cod e tools for creating automated accounting workflows \n\n – Assess perfo rmance metrics that measure the effectiveness of accounting software inves tments \n\n• K2’s NextGen Document Management\, Workflows\, And Portals\n Nov 30 · 12:30–2:10 PM CT · Randy Johnston · 2 CPE · Computer Sof tware and Applications\n – Identify features and capabilities of next-g eneration 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 paperless envir onment securely and effectively\n• K2’s Stop Wasting Time In Excel\n No v 30 · 2:25–4:05 PM CT · Tommy Stephens · 2 CPE · Computer Software and Applications\n – Identify options for creating more effective Pivot Tables \n \n\n – Differentiate between various options for cleaning dat a in Excel \n\n – Compare options for quickly formatting data in Excel \n\n• K2’s AI: Real Tools\, Real Results\n Dec 1 · 8:00–9:40 AM CT · Tommy Stephens · 2 CPE · Information Technology\n – Apply AI tools to streamline accounting and financial workflows \n \n\n – Evaluate rea l-world use cases for AI in both public practice and industry \n\n – As sess the impact of AI adoption on efficiency\, accuracy\, and profitabilit y \n\n• K2’s Tech Tuneup Tips\n Dec 1 · 9:55–11:35 AM CT · Randy John ston · 2 CPE · Information Technology\n – Identify technology ineff iciencies. Recognize common configuration and usage issues that reduce pro ductivity and increase risk \n\n – Apply workstation tuneups. Implement practical improvements to desktops\, laptops\, and mobile devices \n\n – Optimize software usage. Use built-in and low-cost tools more effective ly across accounting workflows \n\n• K2’s Microsoft Copilot\, Including Ag entic AI\n Dec 1 · 9:55–11:35 AM CT · Tommy Stephens · 2 CPE · Co mputer Software and Applications\n – Identify key features of Microsoft Copilot within Excel\, Outlook\, and Teams that enhance productivity for accounting and financial professionals \n\n – Determine how to use Micr osoft Copilot to automate routine accounting tasks such as data analysis\, financial reporting\, and reconciliation \n\n – Analyze the benefits a nd limitations of integrating Microsoft Copilot into existing accounting w orkflows\, including considerations for data security and compliance \n\n• K2’s Optimizing Your CAS & Advisory Tech Stack\n Dec 1 · 9:55–11:35 AM CT · Stephen Yoss · 2 CPE · Computer Software and Applications\n – Identify essential technology tools and strategies for CAS implementati on \n \n\n – Evaluate various pricing models and their application to C AS offerings \n\n – Outline critical considerations for maintaining dat a security and regulatory compliance in CAS \n\n• K2’s Ten Questions To As k Your IT Team\n Dec 1 · 12:30–1:20 PM CT · Randy Johnston · 1 CPE · Computer Software and Applications\n – Apply ten strategic question ing frameworks to evaluate organizational technology infrastructure \n \ n\n – Assess cybersecurity measures and backup protocols through struct ured IT team dialogues \n\n – Evaluate cloud infrastructure governanc e and data protection measures for compliance \n\n• K2’s Innovative Stra tegy And IT Governance\n Dec 1 · 12:30–1:20 PM CT · Stephen Yoss · 1 CPE · Business Management and Organization\n – Determine the most e ffective methods for evaluating technology solutions based on organization al goals and requirements \n \n\n – Analyze key elements of successful change management strategies for technology adoption \n\n – Evaluate ap proaches to training\, communication\, and engagement that enhance learnin g and user effectiveness\n• K2’s Technology’s Seven (Not Quite) Deadly Sin s\n Dec 1 · 12:30–1:20 PM CT · Tommy Stephens · 1 CPE · Computer Software and Applications\n – Name specific examples of security featur es in the Windows operating system \n \n\n – Identify the benefits asso ciated with Zero Trust Security Models \n\n – List examples of collabor ation tools you should pay attention to \n\n• K2’s Automation For Increasi ng Personal Efficiency And Effectiveness\n Dec 1 · 1:30–2:20 PM CT · Stephen Yoss · 1 CPE · Information Technology\n – Identify processe s in your personal and professional life where automation can be utilized to save time \n\n – Distinguish between different automation tools\, their various strengths and weaknesses\, and identify which products and s ervices best suit your personal workflow \n\n – Leverage the power of the Elgato Streamdeck for simple use of application hot keys and launchin g automation processes with the touch of a button \n \n\n• K2’s Dynamic Arrays In Excel\n Dec 1 · 1:30–2:20 PM CT · Tommy Stephens · 1 CPE · Computer Software and Applications\n – Compare dynamic arrays to tr aditional formulas \n \n\n – Use dynamic arrays to automate traditional calculations \n\n – Identify examples of how you can use dynamic array s to access external data\n• K2’s Getting Control Of Your OneDrive Account \n Dec 1 · 1:30–2:20 PM CT · Randy Johnston · 1 CPE · Computer So ftware and Applications\n – Differentiate between OneDrive\, OneDrive f or Business\, and SharePoint Online \n \n \n\n – Identify how SharePoin t facilitates collaboration \n\n – Distinguish between options for mana ging risk associated with OneDrive \n\n• K2’s Ripped From The Headlines: L essons Learned From The Most Interesting Tech Crimes\n Dec 1 · 2:35–4:1 5 PM CT · Stephen Yoss · 2 CPE · Auditing\n – Analyze real-world financial crime cases to identify root causes and control failures \n \n\n – Evaluate methods for detecting and preventing fraud and data breache s in accounting environments \n\n – Assess the emerging risks posed by AI-enabled fraud and misuse of automation \n\n\nFull details: https://www. cpetoday.com/event/winter-multi-state-technology-conference-26e0943 LOCATION:Online / Virtual URL:https://www.cpetoday.com/event/winter-multi-state-technology-conference -26e0943 IMAGE;VALUE=URI;DISPLAY=BADGE,GRAPHIC:https://cpetoday-public.s3.us-west-2. amazonaws.com/prod/media/events/Winter-Multi-State-Technology-Conference-C l.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR