This program is not available for credit.
Audience: Technology
Cloud-based applications have changed the way we work, play, and access information. The benefits and risks associated with software-as-a-service (SaaS) and hosted applications are very different than traditional on-premise information technology.
Some traditional items used in an on-premises forensic investigation like the transaction audit trail, user access logs, and computer access logs are often difficult to obtain for cloud solutions, and may even be unavailable by the time you or your client suspect a crime. In this session, you will learn about some of the new risks associated with cloud solutions as well as some techniques which can be used to limit these risks.
*Identify opportunities to use workflow
*List key processes in your firm
*Implement improved workflow processes and technologies for improved productivity
Slides_FraudInTheCloud (10.90 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Randolph P. (Randy) Johnston, MCS, has been a top-rated speaker in the technology industry for over 40 years. Inducted into the Accounting Hall of Fame in 2011, Randy is listed as a Top 25 Thought Leader in Accounting from 2011-2021, and was a recipient of the 2021 Accounting Today Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting award for the eighteenth consecutive year. Among his many other awards, he holds the honor of being one of nine technology stars in the U.S. by Accounting Technology Magazine. In addition, Randy writes a monthly column and produces a weekly podcast for The CPA Practice Advisor, features for the Journal of Accountancy, creates articles for accounting and technology publications, and is the author of numerous books. He has started and owns multiple businesses, including K2 Enterprises in Hammond, Louisiana, and Network Management Group, Inc. in Hutchinson, Kansas. NMGI has supported CPA firms for 30+ years and is the largest managed service provider serving the CPA profession in North America. His wife and four children enjoy many experiences together, including theatre, music, travel, golf, skiing, snorkeling, and model trains. His experience as a college instructor, management and technology consultant, and advisor to the profession will be evident to you in Randy's presentations.
Brian Tankersley (@bftcpa, CPATechBlog.com) advises firms and companies on accounting technology issues. He teaches courses in the US and Canada through K2 Enterprises, and has served as a guest speaker for professional accounting organizations in 46 US states and three provinces in Canada. Tankersley is a Certified Public Accountant (Tennessee), a Certified Information Technology Professional, a Chartered Global Management Accountant. Brian makes his home in Farragut, Tennessee.
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