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K2's 2023 Kicking It Up A Notch With KPIs


Total Credits: 1 including 1 Computer Software & Applications - Non-technical

Average Rating:
   20
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Technology
Speaker:
Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA
Course Levels:
Basic
Duration:
1 Hour

Dates
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Description

The adage, “what gets measured, gets managed,” has never been more true than it is today. Organizations of all kinds and sizes are creating systems and processes to categorize, track, and report on many of their operations by creating reports featuring key performance indicators (KPIs). This session will teach you about many different kinds of KPIs. Further, you will learn how to find data and use tools like Microsoft Excel and Power BI to measure performance. You will also identify the benefits and drawbacks of using KPIs in management philosophies like holacracy to make it easier for employees to know in real time where they stand.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Identify the correct definition for terms associated with key performance indicators from a list of options
  • Differentiate the benefits and limitations of using tools such as Excel, Power BI, and Tableau for reporting KPIs
  • When presented with the name of an Excel or Power Query feature discussed in the session, select the definition that best describes the feature
  • List examples of KPIs that might be useful in many business environments

Major Subjects
  • How to look for data in your existing systems
  • The basics of data prep tools
  • Tools for tracking and reporting on KPIs

Course Materials

Speaker

Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA's Profile

Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA Related Seminars and Products

Director, Strategic Relationships

K2 Enterprises, LLC


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, writes for multiple accounting media outlets, and publishes a nationally recognized blog on accounting and technology (www.cpatechblog.com).  Mr. Tankersley has over 25 years of professional experience, including accounting, auditing, technology, and education, has been with K2 Enterprises since 2005.  Brian started teaching CPA review courses in 1997, and currently works with Yaeger CPA Review.

Tankersley has been recognized eight times as one of the “Top 25 Thought Leaders in Public Accounting Technology” by Cygnus Business Media. Brian has made presentations in 48 of the 50 US states and has served as a guest speaker for many professional accounting organizations across Canada.  He has received numerous awards for his writing and speaking from state CPA societies. Brian has presented sessions at most major national accounting technology conferences, including AICPA TECH+/Practitioners Conference, The Sleeter Group’s Solutions Conference, Sage Summit, 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. 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.


Dates

Tue, Oct 15, 2024 - 06:00pm to 06:56pm CDT
Mon, Nov 11, 2024 - 12:00pm to 12:56pm CST
Tue, Nov 26, 2024 - 02:00pm to 02:56pm CST
Tue, Dec 03, 2024 - 04:00pm to 04:56pm CST
Thu, Dec 12, 2024 - 08:00am to 08:56am CST
Sat, Dec 21, 2024 - 10:00am to 10:56am CST
Tue, Jan 07, 2025 - 12:00pm to 12:56pm CST
Thu, Jan 16, 2025 - 02:00pm to 02:56pm CST
Sat, Feb 15, 2025 - 04:00pm to 04:56pm CST
Fri, Feb 28, 2025 - 08:00am to 08:56am CST
Fri, Mar 07, 2025 - 10:00am to 10:56am CST
Tue, Mar 25, 2025 - 06:00pm to 06:56pm CDT
Fri, Apr 04, 2025 - 02:00pm to 02:56pm CDT
Sat, Apr 26, 2025 - 04:00pm to 04:56pm CDT
Thu, May 01, 2025 - 08:00am to 08:56am CDT
Tue, May 13, 2025 - 10:00am to 10:56am CDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel


Advanced Preparation

None


Designed For

Accounting and financial professionals who want to learn and utilize best practices for measuring business performance


Original Recording Date

2023


Course Developer

K2 Enterprises


Date Added to Catalog

05/15/2023


Yellow Book

No


Additional Information

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Official Registry Statement

Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org


Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


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