Surgent's Top 10 Technology Risks and Trends Every CPA Should Know

Available Anytime
Location: Online
1Credits
Accounting and Auditing
Registration is Open
FICPA Members
$49.00 Regular Price
Nonmembers
$64.00 Regular Price
Product Code: SU24-TCH1-SSWC
Level: Basic
Vendor: Surgent
Field of Study: Auditing

Overview:

The use of technology by businesses of all types, including CPA firms, has exploded in recent years, creating the need for proactive and robust cybersecurity risk management practices. This trend has created the need for a data-driven decision-making process but has also introduced risks into many companies' operating environment. This course will explore the most common technology risks and trends that every CPA should know to better advise and serve clients.

Objectives:

  • Identify the business drivers of companies today and the need for data-driven decision making
  • Identify other current trends in information technology applications for clients and auditors

Major Topics:

  • The benefits and challenges of implementing a data-driven decision making process
  • Significant tends in technology, including:
    • Cloud computing
    • Data analytics
    • Artificial intelligence
  • Workplace changes due to data disruption
  • The importance of securing client data
  • Common cyber-security threats

Designed For:

CPAs in public practice with accounting, financial reporting or attest responsibilities

Prerequisite:

None

Additional Info:

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