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Tax Speaker Technology & Security - REBROADCAST Webinar
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM PST
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Tax Speaker Technology & Security - REBROADCAST

Presented by Washington Association of Accounting and Tax Professionals and Tax Speaker

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - Live Streamed Webinar

 

Event schedule: 

  • Morning session begins: 6:00 am
  • Afternoon session ends: 2:00 pm

 

Speaker: TaxSpeaker Presenters

      Bob Jennings CPA, EA

     Ryan Jennings

Location: Live Streamed Webinar

 

CPE Credits: 4 IRS Approved Tax Hours (4 Hours Information Technology) - 8 Hours Total CE

Description: 

Brought back in 2024 for the first time in 5 years, the first ½ of this course is devoted to security. Beginning with an eye-opening presentation of the security risks present in computer operating systems, browsers and search engines, we illustrate the risks and then present solutions. The discussion is team taught by a 45+ year practicing CPA as well as Taxspeaker’s own security expert and IT Director Ryan Jennings. Wait, we’re not done with security though as we then discuss the risks and use of artificial intelligence in a tax office and then enter the security world of the IRS, discussing WISP’s, and providing a WISP plan template as well as remote work policies, computer & internet use policies and other useful policies. The final portion of security then address physical risks of theft, disaster and day to day operations.

The remainder of the day is spent on the latest technology tools and applications that profitable firms need to use to address labor shortages, profit margins and quality. In this section we discuss (quickly) desktop/laptop/tablet/server needs as well as scanners, leading to a deeper discussion and (where time permits) demonstration of OCR form recognition, OCR direct software transfer, customer relationship manager software, electronic filing software, cloud hosted computing in SaaS, and remote work situations. Throughout the class the speakers will address practical questions and answers from the point of view of non-national firms.

 

**Please note this 8 hour course is approved by IRS, but only the 4 Tax hours for Security will be approved for IRS credit. Technology is not an IRS approved field of study.**

All Live Streamed Webcast seminar attendees are also provided with: PDF of hyperlinked manual.

 

You will be challenged and intrigued by this popular TaxSpeaker course.

Attendee Requirements:

Earn Live CPE credit.
Live Streamed attendees: You must have a high speed internet connection, speakers connected to your computer, headphones or call in for audio and a monitor.
If you have more than 1 person PAID FOR and REGISTERED for the streaming webinar and all would like to watch from the same computer, please complete the Proctor Form and return to us AFTER completion of the webinar in order to receive CPE credit.
You can log in 10 minutes early. Please note-you will not see or hear the speaker until the prompt start time.
Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to-Implement the latest technology in your firm to maximize efficiency and improve daily operations; Implement the latest technology in your firm to maximize efficiency and improve daily operations; Increase your firm’s efficiency by using the IPad to e-file tax returns you prepare; Implement technology tools, resources, and practices that will provide the most benefits for your firm; Determine if smart phones and web tablets will be beneficial to your firm and select the products that will be serve your needs; Utilize social media to gain more online exposure and market to a greater audience; Utilize hardware technology to improve your firm’s daily operations; Utilize software technology to improve your firm’s daily operations; Prepare your firm for disaster situations and recovery; and much more.

 

Prerequisites:

2 - 4 years tax preparation experience.

Course Level:

Intermediate

 

Registration fee: 

WAATP members : $300

Non-members : $300

 

 

 

  

 

  

Disclaimer:

Fees and Schedule - This Taxspeaker InPerson and Internet-Live webcast will begin and end promptly at stated time. All 8-hour webcasts will break for lunch, and have 2, 10-15 minute breaks. 

 Attendees must answer 75% of all polling questions given during the day to obtain the full hours of CPE Credits.

 Cancellation and Refund Policy: Registration fees will be refunded in full for up to 3 days in advance of the seminar. Registrations may be transferred 1-3 days prior to the seminar date. NO REFUNDS/TRANSFERS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER THE SEMINAR MATERIALS AND WEBINAR LINK HAS BEEN SENT AND THE SEMINAR BEGINS. NO EXCEPTIONS

 

ALL OF OUR TAX COURSES HAVE IRS APPROVAL UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED**

 

 

Updated April 25, 2024

 


Contact: WAATP Office - [email protected] - 509-993-2307