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K2's Optimizing Your Tech Stack For Efficiency And Cost-Effectiveness


Total Credits: 2 including 2 Information Technology - Technical

Average Rating:
   2
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Technology
Faculty:
Randolph (Randy) P. Johnston
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
2 Hours
License:
Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

Dates
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Description

In the ever-evolving landscape of business technology, it is about having the right tools and optimizing for efficiency and cost- effectiveness. K2's Optimizing Your Tech Stack for Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness is designed for professionals seeking to balance functionality with financial prudence. This session delves into strategies for streamlining your technology stack without sacrificing performance. We will guide you through assessing your current tech tools, identifying redundancies, and exploring less expensive yet effective alternatives. You will learn techniques to evaluate the total cost of ownership of tech tools and make informed decisions to avoid overspending. This course is necessary for professionals seeking the most value from their technology investments.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Accurately assess the technology tools used in your business environment
  • Identify common feature overlaps in tech stacks that lead to unnecessary costs
  • Discover affordable and efficient alternatives to conventional tech tools
  • Analyze and calculate the total cost of ownership for various technology solutions

Major Subjects
  • Conducting a tech stack assessment, including an inventory of current tools and applications
  • Identifying essential and redundant tools
  • Exploring cost-effective alternatives
  • Calculating your total cost of ownership 

Course Materials

Faculty

Randolph (Randy) P. Johnston's Profile

Randolph (Randy) P. Johnston Related Seminars and Products

Exec VP – Co-Founder

K2 Enterprises, LLC


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.


Dates

Tue, Mar 11, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:46am MDT
Sat, Mar 29, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm MDT
Tue, Apr 08, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:46pm MDT
Thu, Apr 17, 2025 - 08:00am to 09:46am MDT
Sat, May 03, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:46am MDT
Thu, May 22, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm MDT
Fri, Jun 06, 2025 - 08:00am to 09:46am MDT
Thu, Jun 26, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm MDT
Mon, Jul 07, 2025 - 07:00am to 08:46am MDT
Fri, Jul 18, 2025 - 08:00am to 09:46am MDT
Mon, Aug 11, 2025 - 07:00am to 08:46am MDT
Thu, Aug 14, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm MDT
Fri, Aug 29, 2025 - 08:00am to 09:46am MDT
Mon, Sep 15, 2025 - 07:00am to 08:46am MDT
Thu, Oct 02, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm MDT
Fri, Oct 10, 2025 - 08:00am to 09:46am MDT
Mon, Oct 20, 2025 - 07:00am to 08:46am MDT
Thu, Nov 20, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm MST
Fri, Nov 21, 2025 - 08:00am to 09:46am MST
Mon, Nov 24, 2025 - 07:00am to 08:46am MST
Mon, Dec 29, 2025 - 07:00am to 08:46am MST
Fri, Jan 02, 2026 - 08:00am to 09:46am MST
Thu, Jan 08, 2026 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm MST
Mon, Feb 02, 2026 - 07:00am to 08:46am MST
Fri, Feb 13, 2026 - 08:00am to 09:46am MST
Thu, Feb 26, 2026 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm MST
Mon, Mar 09, 2026 - 07:00am to 08:46am MDT
Fri, Mar 27, 2026 - 08:00am to 09:46am MDT
Mon, Apr 13, 2026 - 07:00am to 08:46am MDT
Thu, Apr 16, 2026 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm MDT
Fri, May 08, 2026 - 08:00am to 09:46am MDT
Mon, May 18, 2026 - 07:00am to 08:46am MDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites Fundamental understanding of basic business technologies
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For

Accounting, financial, and business professionals who want to refine their tech stack to achieve maximum efficiency at a minimal cost

 


Original Recording Date

05/01/2024

 


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

Additional Information

Complaint Resolution Policy

Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199). 


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


Refund/Cancellation Policy

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