CPE Today
Season 1
Episodes

Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Small Business Cloud Accounting Shootout - Part 1
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Cloud-based accounting solutions are taking the market by storm. With so many choices available today, it can be difficult to know which one is best for you and your clients. Therefore, in this session, you will learn about the relative strengths, right fits, and target markets for many of the leading cloud-based solutions currently available, including QuickBooks Online, Sage Business Cloud Accounting, Xero, and Accounting Suite. You will also learn about some of the lesser-known but practical options such as Zoho and Wave Accounting. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge of the options available to small businesses.
Are you a CPA?? Are you a Financial Professional?? Earn CPE Credits for Today's Podcast. Check out https://cpe.cx/sbs1/. Take a quick 5 question quiz and get your certificate today. Super Easy!
Presented by Stephen M. Yoss, CPA, MS (https://yoss.io)Produced by Alicia Yoss & Alanna RegalbutoGraphics By Flaticon.com and iStockMusic by Bensound.comEducation and Compliance By K2 Enterprises (https://k2e.com)
Copyright. All product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners. All company, product, and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only. The use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement.
Educational Use Only. The information presented in this presentation is for educational use only. The presenter will make specific recommendations, but the participant is highly recommended to do their own due diligence before making any investment decision.

Friday Nov 12, 2021
Tech Tips for Fun & Time Savings
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Have you ever thought “there must be an easier way to do this!” While most Accounting Professionals complete the tasks in front of them the best way they know-how, wouldn’t it be nice to learn some techniques that are fun and save you time? How would you like to get some of those time-consuming things done more quickly and easier? This session will bring a variety of time-saving, fun tech topics that can save you time personally and professionally.
Are you a CPA?? Are you a Financial Professional?? Earn CPE Credits for Today's Podcast. Check out https://cpe.cx/ttf1/. Take a quick 5 question quiz and get your certificate today. Super Easy!
Presented by Randolph P. Johnston Produced by Alicia Yoss & Alanna RegalbutoGraphics By Flaticon.com and UnsplashMusic by Bensound.comEducation and Compliance By K2 Enterprises (https://k2e.com)
Copyright. All product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners. All company, product, and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only. The use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement.
Educational Use Only. The information presented in this presentation is for educational use only. The presenter will make specific recommendations, but the participant is highly recommended to do their own due diligence before making any investment decision.

Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Basics of Blockchain for Business - Part 1
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Unlike mainstream technologies in use in businesses every day, there are upcoming technologies which have the potential to drastically change how we work, live, and play in the years ahead. New and upcoming technologies such as blockchain, cryptocurrency, big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning all offer great potential, just as the advent of the personal computer did some four decades ago. This session will cover an assortment of technologies which are nearing mainstream adoption and help you understand what they do, how they work, as well as some of the potential risks and rewards they offer potential users, particularly in business environments.
In this course, you will learn the basics of blockchain, cryptocurrency, big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. You will also learn about the anticipated uses, benefits, risks, and threats posed to legacy businesses by these innovative, yet disruptive platforms. Now is the time to prepare for the future by learning about these technologies and how they will impact and potentially disrupt current business practices.
This course is going to focus on the technology and real-world applications of blockchain, cryptocurrency, big data, and artificial intelligence. It will not discuss the tax, legal, or ethical impact of these technologies. This course is ideal for financial professionals that are looking to build working knowledge on these topics and find useful ways of applying them to their organizations.
Are you a CPA?? Are you a Financial Professional?? Earn CPE Credits for Today's Podcast. Check out https://cpe.cx/bbb1/. Take a quick 5 question quiz and get your certificate today. Super Easy!
Presented by Stephen M. Yoss, CPA, MS (https://yoss.io)Produced by Alicia Yoss & Alanna RegalbutoGraphics By Flaticon.com and UpsplashMusic by Bensound.comEducation and Compliance By K2 Enterprises (https://k2e.com)
Copyright. All product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners. All company, product, and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only. The use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement.
Educational Use Only. The information presented in this presentation is for educational use only. The presenter will make specific recommendations, but the participant is highly recommended to do their own due diligence before making any investment decision.

Friday Nov 05, 2021
Case Studies in Fraud and Technology Controls - Part 4
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Fraud continues to plague businesses at epidemic levels and technology control failures are a large reason fraud occurs. Using a case study approach, in this session, you will learn about the pervasiveness of fraud, the control failures that contribute to fraud, and what you can do to mitigate fraud risk.
A specific focus of this course is the application of information technology general controls and information technology application controls. In this course, you will examine numerous reported fraud cases and identify the general control and application control failures that contributed to each of these frauds. By learning through these real-world case studies, you will be in a better position to reduce fraud risk.
Are you a CPA?? Are you a Financial Professional?? Earn CPE Credits for Today's Podcast. Check out https://cpe.cx/csf3/. Take a quick 5 question quiz and get your certificate today. Super Easy!
Presented by Stephen M. Yoss, CPA, MS (https://yoss.io)Produced by Alicia Yoss & Alanna RegalbutoGraphics By Flaticon.com and iStockMusic by Bensound.comEducation and Compliance By K2 Enterprises (https://k2e.com)
Copyright. All product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners. All company, product, and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only. The use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement.
Educational Use Only. The information presented in this presentation is for educational use only. The presenter will make specific recommendations, but the participant is highly recommended to do their own due diligence before making any investment decision.

Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Case Studies in Fraud and Technology Controls - Part 3
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Fraud continues to plague businesses at epidemic levels and technology control failures are a large reason fraud occurs. Using a case study approach, in this session, you will learn about the pervasiveness of fraud, the control failures that contribute to fraud, and what you can do to mitigate fraud risk.
A specific focus of this course is the application of information technology general controls and information technology application controls. In this course, you will examine numerous reported fraud cases and identify the general control and application control failures that contributed to each of these frauds. By learning through these real-world case studies, you will be in a better position to reduce fraud risk.
Are you a CPA?? Are you a Financial Professional?? Earn CPE Credits for Today's Podcast. Check out https://cpe.cx/csf3/. Take a quick 5 question quiz and get your certificate today. Super Easy!
Presented by Stephen M. Yoss, CPA, MS (https://yoss.io)Produced by Alicia Yoss & Alanna RegalbutoGraphics By Flaticon.com and iStockMusic by Bensound.comEducation and Compliance By K2 Enterprises (https://k2e.com)
Copyright. All product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners. All company, product, and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only. The use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement.
Educational Use Only. The information presented in this presentation is for educational use only. The presenter will make specific recommendations, but the participant is highly recommended to do their own due diligence before making any investment decision.

Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Case Studies in Fraud and Technology Controls - Part 1
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Fraud continues to plague businesses at epidemic levels and technology control failures are a large reason fraud occurs. Using a case study approach, in this session you will learn about the pervasiveness of fraud, the control failures that contribute to fraud, and what you can do to mitigate fraud risk.
A specific focus of this course is the application of information technology general controls and information technology application controls. In this course, you will examine numerous reported fraud cases and identify the general control and application control failures that contributed to each of these frauds. By learning through these real-world case studies, you will be in a better position to reduce fraud risk.
Are you a CPA?? Are you a Financial Professional?? Earn CPE Credits for Today's Podcast. Check out https://cpe.cx/csf1/. Take a quick 5 question quiz and get your certificate today. Super Easy!
Presented by Stephen M. Yoss, CPA, MS (https://yoss.io)Produced by Alicia Yoss & Alanna RegalbutoGraphics By Flaticon.com and Unsplash.comMusic by Bensound.comEducation and Compliance By K2 Enterprises (https://k2e.com)
Copyright. All product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners. All company, product, and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only. The use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement.
Educational Use Only. The information presented in this presentation is for educational use only. The presenter will make specific recommendations, but the participant is highly recommended to do their own due diligence before making any investment decision.

Friday Oct 22, 2021
Next Generation Excel Reporting - Part 2
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
New and improved features in Excel tools such as Power Query and Power Pivot means that yesterday’s techniques for generating reports in Excel are obsolete. Best practices for next-generation reporting include building queries and transformations using Power Query, adding user-defined calculations with Data Analysis Expressions, managing data models in Power Pivot, reducing dependency on formulas with PivotTables, and adding visualizations where appropriate. Participate in this session so that you can learn the best practices for preparing and automating your Excel-based reports.
Are you a CPA?? Are you a Financial Professional?? Earn CPE Credits for Today's Podcast. Check out https://cpe.cx/nge2/. Take a quick 5 question quiz and get your certificate today. Super Easy!
Presented by Stephen M. Yoss, CPA, MS (https://yoss.io)Produced by Alicia Yoss & Alanna RegalbutoGraphics By Flaticon.com and iStockMusic by Bensound.comEducation and Compliance By K2 Enterprises (https://k2e.com)
Copyright. All product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners. All company, product, and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only. The use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement.
Educational Use Only. The information presented in this presentation is for educational use only. The presenter will make specific recommendations, but the participant is highly recommended to do their own due diligence before making any investment decision.

Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Data Talk: Hosting, Self-Service and Managed Service Options - Part 2
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Remote access has evolved beyond anywhere, anytime, any device access to full-service remote support. Various tools help us work virtually, starting with hosting productivity applications. In this session, you will learn about supporting tools needed, too, including multi-factor authentication, VOIP telephony, video conferencing, document management systems, portals, and Microsoft 365. Learn about options from Self-Serve (DIY) to hosting to managed service provider options.Of course, the goal is to have all team members effectively work wherever they are with a full complement of tools. Attend this session to learn the best ways to make these technologies work.
Are you a CPA?? Are you a Financial Professional?? Earn CPE Credits for Today's Podcast. Check out https://cpe.cx/dhs2/. Take a quick 5 question quiz and get your certificate today. Super Easy!
Presented by Stephen M. Yoss, CPA, MS (https://yoss.io)Produced by Alicia Yoss & Alanna RegalbutoGraphics By Flaticon.com and UnsplashMusic by Bensound.comEducation and Compliance By K2 Enterprises (https://k2e.com)
Copyright. All product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners. All company, product, and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only. The use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement.
Educational Use Only. The information presented in this presentation is for educational use only. The presenter will make specific recommendations, but the participant is highly recommended to do their own due diligence before making any investment decision.

Friday Oct 08, 2021
The Best Online Meeting and Collaboration Tools for Your Firm - Part 2
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Friday Oct 08, 2021
We could work with team members at all levels and in all locations with today's collaboration and meeting tools. While the COVID-19 pandemic may have been the trigger event that forced many to use these tools for the first time, we discovered the advantages and capabilities. Which tools make sense for your organization?
In this session, we will cover the leading meeting and collaboration tools. We will note the features and benefits of options available and will provide a comparison of critical items. We will also explain deployment and control considerations from a management perspective, citing questions you can pose to technical consultants. If you want to improve your team's productivity, this session will give you independent guidance.
Are you a CPA?? Are you a Financial Professional?? Earn CPE Credits for Today's Podcast. Check out https://cpe.cx/omc2/. Take a quick 5 question quiz and get your certificate today. Super Easy!
Presented by Stephen M. Yoss, CPA, MS (https://yoss.io)Produced by Alicia NicholsGraphics By Flaticon.com and Upsplash.comMusic by Bensound.comEducation and Compliance By K2 Enterprises (https://k2e.com)
Copyright. All product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners. All company, product, and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only. The use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement.
Educational Use Only. The information presented in this presentation is for educational use only. The presenter will make specific recommendations, but the participant is highly recommended to do their own due diligence before making any investment decision.

Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Next Generation Excel Reporting - Part 1
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
New and improved features in Excel tools such as Power Query and Power Pivot means that yesterday’s techniques for generating reports in Excel are obsolete. Best practices for next-generation reporting include building queries and transformations using Power Query, adding user-defined calculations with Data Analysis Expressions, managing data models in Power Pivot, reducing dependency on formulas with PivotTables, and adding visualizations where appropriate. Participate in this session so that you can learn the best practices for preparing and automating your Excel-based reports.
Are you a CPA?? Are you a Financial Professional?? Earn CPE Credits for Today's Podcast. Check out https://cpe.cx/ngr1/. Take a quick 5 question quiz and get your certificate today. Super Easy!
Presented by Stephen M. Yoss, CPA, MS (https://yoss.io)Produced by Alicia NicholsGraphics By Flaticon.com and Unsplash.comMusic by Bensound.comEducation and Compliance By K2 Enterprises (https://k2e.com)
Copyright. All product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners. All company, product, and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only. The use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement.
Educational Use Only. The information presented in this presentation is for educational use only. The presenter will make specific recommendations, but the participant is highly recommended to do their own due diligence before making any investment decision.