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K2's 2024 The ABCs of Automation With Microsoft's Power Platform


Total Credits: 2 including 2 Information Technology - Technical

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ACPEN Industry Institute |  Technology
Speaker:
Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA
Course Levels:
Basic
Duration:
2 Hours
License:
Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

Dates
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Description

Microsoft’s Power Platform – incorporated into many Microsoft 365 subscriptions – offers tools to automate common business processes. Learn how to take advantage of the Power Platform in this session.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Identify the major steps in automating business processes
  • Identify two rudimentary process automation applications in Microsoft 365 and explain how the use cases for these applications differ from those for Power Platform
  • List the applications which make up the Power Platform
  • From a list, identify significant differences in expected use cases and user bases for Microsoft Forms in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Power Automate/Power Apps in the Power Platform
  • Identify the Power Platform components used to solve common problems when creating process automation solutions

Major Subjects
  • Overview of the Power Platform and its components
  • Review examples of business processes that may benefit the most from using automation
  • Discussion and demonstration of its low-code/no-code app development environment

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

Thu, Jun 06, 2024 - 06:00pm to 07:40pm CDT
Fri, Jun 14, 2024 - 01:00pm to 02:40pm CDT
Sat, Jun 22, 2024 - 03:00pm to 04:40pm CDT
Fri, Jul 12, 2024 - 09:00am to 10:40am CDT
Thu, Jul 25, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:40pm CDT
Mon, Aug 12, 2024 - 01:00pm to 02:40pm CDT
Thu, Aug 29, 2024 - 03:00pm to 04:40pm CDT
Tue, Sep 10, 2024 - 06:00pm to 07:40pm CDT
Mon, Sep 30, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:40pm CDT
Wed, Oct 02, 2024 - 01:00pm to 02:40pm CDT
Tue, Oct 29, 2024 - 03:00pm to 04:40pm CDT
Tue, Nov 05, 2024 - 06:00pm to 07:40pm CST
Wed, Nov 20, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:40pm CST
Mon, Dec 09, 2024 - 01:00pm to 02:40pm CST
Fri, Dec 20, 2024 - 03:00pm to 04:40pm CST
Mon, Dec 30, 2024 - 09:00am to 10:40am CST
Sat, Jan 04, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:40pm CST
Thu, Jan 23, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:40pm CST
Wed, Feb 12, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:40pm CST
Fri, Feb 21, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:40am CST
Sat, Mar 08, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:40pm CST
Fri, Mar 28, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:40pm CDT
Thu, Apr 10, 2025 - 06:00pm to 07:40pm CDT
Fri, Apr 25, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:40am CDT
Tue, May 06, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:40pm CDT
Sat, May 17, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:40pm CDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites Fundamental knowledge of business-related technology
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For

Accounting and financial professionals seeking to automate workflows in their organizations

 


Original Recording Date

05/01/2024

 


Yellow Book No
Course Developer K2 Enterprises
Date Added to Catalog 02/02/2024

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Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


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