K2's Technology Update Webcast [TEUPD]
Time: 11:00am-3:00pm
Subject:
Information TechnologyCredit Hours:
4.00Price:
Member: $160.00
Non-member: $230.00
Discussion Leader:
Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP
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Brian Tankersley is a consultant who advises US firms and companies on accounting technology issues. Mr. Tankersley is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses for K2 Enterprises, and publishes a nationally recognized blog on accounting and technology (www.cpatechblog.com). He has also served as the technology editor for a major accounting industry publication. Mr. Tankersley has over 20 years of professional experience, including accounting, auditing, technology, and education, and has been with K2 Enterprises since 2005.
Tankersley has been recognized annually as one of the “Top 25 Thought Leaders in Public Accounting Technology” for 2011-2014 by Cygnus Business Media.Tankersley is also one of the principal authors of the Accounting Firm Operations and Technology Survey, which has been published annually for the last three years. Brian has made presentations in 46 of the 50 US states and has served as a guest speaker for many professional accounting organizations across Canada. He received the Outstanding Discussion Leader Award from the Tennessee Society of CPAs in 2009 and 2013, and was recognized for writing the Article of the Year for the Tennessee CPA Journal in 2011. Brian has presented sessions at many national conferences, including AICPA TECH+/Practitioners Conference, The Sleeter Group’s Solutions Conference, Sage Insights, CCH Connections, and Thomson Reuters Synergy User Conference.
Brian is a certified public accountant (Tennessee), a certified information technology professional (CITP), and a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). He holds bachelor’s degrees in both Accounting and Finance, cum laude, from the University of Tennessee. He Tankersley also maintains numerous vendor software certifications, and is a member of the Tennessee Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs.
Brian and his family make their home in Farragut, Tennessee.
Website registration for this course closes on August 18, 2026. To register after this date please contact the society at akcpa@ak.net or 907-562-4334.
Full Description
K2s Technology Update Webcast (TEUPD)August 19th, 2026 / 11:00 am 3:00 pm
Live Webcast
Which technology trends will impact you and your business? What emerging technologies will potentially help you to address security and efficiency? How will the emergence of Windows 11 and potentially Windows 12 affect you? Should you consider subscription-based software? What does the future of communication technology have in store for you?
Get answers to these and other questions by participating in K2s Technology Update, a four-hour review of technological trends and developments affecting virtually all business professionals.
In this session, you will learn about significant issues such as:
-Hardware trends
-Software innovations
-Communication and collaboration tools
-Security issues and solutions
-Key products to consider for implementation
-Unusual and emerging technologies you may have missed.
If youre taking just one technology-focused training session this year, this should be it!
Major Topics:
- Developments in hardware and software
-Options for communicating and collaborating more effectively
-Addressing cybersecurity issues
Learning Objectives:
Upon completing this course, you should be able to:
-Identify major hardware trends and software developments
-Compare examples of technologies that can improve communications and data transfers
-Differentiate between various communication tools and platforms
-Identify key security issues and appropriate responses
Designed For: Business professionals and advisors seeking to learn more about technologies impacting accounting and financial professionals
CPE Credits: 4, Information Technology
Level of Knowledge: Basic
Prerequisite: None
Acronym: TEUPD
Discussion Leader: Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP

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