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Nexxtep's Technology Symposium for CPAs (2 Hours of CPE Credit)Thursday, September 23, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (ET)Valdosta, GA |
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Event Details
Join Nexxtep Technology Services for our First Annual Technology Symposium! We will hold two one-hour workshops which are eligible for 1 CPE credit each. In the afternoon, we will open the Symposium to all professionals in the South Georgia and North Florida region.
Who Should Attend:
Any CPA from South Georgia who wants to earn CPE credit in a fun (and LOCAL) environment. CPE credit is only available for the state of Georgia.
Refunds:
Requests for refunds must be received in writing by September 10, 2010. No refunds will be granted after September 10, 2010.
Courses
Smartphones: The CPA's Portable Office (1 CPE Credit)
We will discuss today's smartphone technologies, relevant applications and uses for CPAs, and considerations you and your firm should consider when choosing a smartphone.
Program Level: Overview
Field of Study: Computer Science
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Learning Objectives:
- To learn about smartphone applications relevant to CPAs.
- To get a basic overview of the most popular smartphones and their functions.
- To learn about time and billing utilties for the smartphone user.
From the File Room to the Cloud: The Future of the Accounting Firm (1 CPE Credit)
We will discuss changes in the landscape of the accounting firm and explore your options as you consider using cloud services in your firm.
Program Level: Overview
Field of Study: Computer Science
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Learning Objectives:
- The Cloud: What is it, and what does it mean for accounting firms?
- Exploring cloud services: your options.
- Pros and cons of migrating to the cloud.
- Must-haves for successful cloud migration.
Tentative Schedule:
| 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM | Registration |
| 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Welcome and Introduction |
| 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM |
From the File Room to the Cloud (1 CPE Credit) Instructor: Stuart Avera |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Smartphones: The CPA's Portable Office (1 CPE Credit) Instructor: Ryan Williams |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Break |
| 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Lunch/ Door Prize Raffle |
| 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Keynote Address: The Future of Technology in Business |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Battle of the Smartphones: Who Wins? YOU Decide |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | How to Ensure the Safety of Your Critical Business Data |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | How to Use the Internet to Market Your Business |
About the Instructors:
Stuart Avera is a co-founder and Vice-President of Nexxtep. He has provided technology consulting services for companies all over the country for over thirteen years. Stuart has been instrumental in providing numerous custom solutions, both hardware and software based, to a wide variety of industries. Having grown his career in a professional services environment, Stuart understands the importance of professionalism in the technology consulting industry and provides the vision and culture needed to ensure our competitive edge. He has helped hundreds of professional service firms with their technology needs through custom report writing, application development, network integration and end-user support services.
Stuart is a graduate of Valdosta State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems. He began his career working in the accounting firm industry developing custom applications for various vendors including CCH, CSI and CPA Software. Stuart later became Director of Development for a CRM software company where he developed extensive Lotus/Domino Server applications. Ryan Williams’ professional experience has included stints with the Central Intelligence Agency, Dollar General’s corporate headquarters, a start-up software company and a global chemical manufacturer. Ryan is the CTO of Nexxtep Technology Services, Inc., and he has helped the company grow to become the largest technology consulting practice in South Georgia and 2007 Small Business of the Year. Ryan has traveled to 11 countries and has worked with a broad spectrum of businesses ranging from the fortune 100 to small accounting firms. He specializes in helping businesses improve office efficiency, communication, and project management. 
When & Where
James H. Rainwater Conference Center
1 Meeting Place
Valdosta,
GA 31601
Thursday, September 23, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (ET)
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Nexxtep Technology Services
Based in Valdosta, GA, we are a single source provider of all your technology needs. We support and maintain network infrastructures and end user workstations through our N-Care support plans. In addition, we also specialize in mass data storage, custom report writing, custom software development, business continuity planning and implementation, accounting system implementation and support, and workflow efficiency.