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K2's 2023 Implementing Internal Controls In Quickbooks Environments


Total Credits: 4 including 4 Auditing- Technical

Average Rating:
   34
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Industry |  Accounting and Auditing
Speaker:
Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
4 hours

Dates
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Description

The QuickBooks ecosystem of accounting tools remains the most widely-used set of accounting applications used by small businesses. Yet, many of these organizations struggle because of inadequate internal controls. In this seminar, you will learn options for improving internal controls in small businesses running QuickBooks Pro, Premier, Enterprise, or Online. Participate in this program to understand how you can create a robust system of internal controls in a small business environment, including businesses using QuickBooks accounting solutions.

In this session, you will also learn about the four common types of internal controls and how to assess the relative condition of the internal control structure of a small business. With this background in place, the focus then shifts to discovering the opportunities to enhance internal controls in QuickBooks-based environments using features found in the application. In addition, you will learn about additional internal control procedures for situations where you cannot establish adequate controls in QuickBooks. In sum, while many believe that QuickBooks-based organizations will forever face weak internal control structures, by participating in this session, you will learn how QuickBooks-based businesses can benefit from strong internal controls.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Identify the importance of internal controls in QuickBooks environments
  • List four common types of internal controls and provide examples of each
  • Assess the relative strength or weakness of a QuickBooks-based organization’s internal control structure
  • Create and implement effective internal controls using tools and features found in various editions of QuickBooks

Major Subjects
  • Critical risks in QuickBooks environments
  • Internal control options that can mitigate risk to prudently acceptable levels
  • Enabling alternative control measures to improve internal controls in QuickBooks environments

Course Materials

Speaker

Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA's Profile

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Shareholder

K2 Enterprises


Tommy Stephens received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree (Major in Accounting) from Auburn University in 1985. In 1992, he earned a Master of Science degree (Major in Finance) from Georgia State University in Atlanta. Presently, Tommy is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Information Technology Professional, and a Chartered Global Management Accountant.

During his professional career, Tommy has gained valuable experience in a variety of positions, including:

  • Working as an auditor and technology consultant for an Atlanta-based public accounting firm;
  • Leading an Internal Audit staff and managing a Cost Accounting team for a Fortune 500 company;
  • Serving as a Chief Financial Officer for an international engineering organization; and
  • Founding and managing his public accounting firm that provides accounting, tax, and consulting services to individuals and a variety of small and emerging businesses.

In 1995, Tommy began authoring and presenting continuing professional education courses to accounting and finance professionals. In 2003, he affiliated with K2 Enterprises, and in 2007, he joined the firm as a partner. To date, he has lectured internationally on subjects such as internal controls for small businesses, technology strategies, computer hardware and software applications, tax strategies and compliance, and financial accounting standards and applications. Over the past twenty-five years, Tommy has presented over 2,700 educational sessions to over 70,000 participants throughout the United States and Canada.

Presently, Tommy resides in Woodstock, Georgia, where he enjoys an active personal life with his wife. His hobbies include snow skiing, fishing, running, and other outdoor activities. Tommy maintains professional memberships with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants. Additionally, he is a past member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.


Dates

Sat, Dec 21, 2024 - 09:00am to 12:36pm CST
Tue, Jan 07, 2025 - 11:00am to 02:36pm CST
Thu, Jan 16, 2025 - 09:00am to 12:36pm CST
Sat, Feb 15, 2025 - 11:00am to 02:36pm CST
Fri, Feb 28, 2025 - 09:00am to 12:36pm CST
Fri, Mar 07, 2025 - 11:00am to 02:36pm CST
Tue, Mar 25, 2025 - 09:00am to 12:36pm CDT
Fri, Apr 04, 2025 - 11:00am to 02:36pm CDT
Sat, Apr 26, 2025 - 09:00am to 12:36pm CDT
Thu, May 01, 2025 - 11:00am to 02:36pm CDT
Tue, May 13, 2025 - 09:00am to 12:36pm CDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Original Recording Date 2023
Date Added to Catalog 8/25/2023
Prerequisites Fundamental knowledge of internal controls and QuickBooks solutions
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For  Accountants and other business professionals who want to improve internal controls in QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online environments
Course Developer K2 Enterprises
Yellow Book No

Additional Information

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Overall:      4.7

Total Reviews: 34

Comments

Brenda P - na, Michigan

"Very good presentation. It was a lot of information, maybe have two segments."

Paulette H

"Very good program!"

Susan W

"Learned a few new things for QBO"

Matthew M

"Great course!"