K2's Time To Advance Automation
2.00 Credits
Member Price $105
Non-Member Price $135
Overview
In today’s business environment, automation is no longer just a buzzword but a critical component for enhancing efficiency and accuracy. This session provides practical insights on automating your organization using advanced tools from Zoho, Zapier, Microsoft, and others. We will focus on real-world applications, demonstrating how to automate key accounts payable, banking, and approval workflows. You will also learn to recognize and avoid common pitfalls in automation projects. This course is essential for accounting and financial professionals seeking to leverage automation to achieve greater efficiency, reduce errors, and foster a more productive work environment.
Highlights
Advanced Automation Strategies: Best practices for starting or enhancing your automation journey , Key Tools for Automation: Exploring the latest features in Zoho, Zapier, Microsoft, and other tools , Practical Automation in Finance: Automating tasks in accounts payable, banking, and approval workflows
, Navigating Common Pitfalls: Identifying and avoiding typical obstacles in automation projects
Prerequisites
Fundamental understanding of basic business technologies
Designed For
Business professionals desiring to improve efficiency and accuracy through automation
Objectives
Outline the primary benefits of advanced automation in business processes , Select appropriate automation tools for data extraction and transformation , Identify Microsoft 365 plans and other tools that offer powerful automation capabilities like Power Automate
, Compare and contrast the functionalities and applications of Power Automate and Zapier
, Recognize business tasks that are prime candidates for automation
Preparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Brian Tankersley, Brian Tankersley is a consultant who, K2 Enterprises
Brian F. Tankersley, CPA, CITP, CGMA, is the Technology Editor for The CPA Practice Advisor magazine. He has over 30 years of professional experience, including accounting, auditing, technology, and education, including 20 years as a CPE discussion leader. He teaches courses nationally through K2 Enterprises since 2005 and currently works with Yaeger CPA Review. Tankersley is a Certified Information Technology Professional, a Chartered Global Management Accountant and makes his home in Farragut, Tenn.
Non-Member Price $135
Member Price $105