Remote Access for Small Businesses FLEXCAST
Available Until
Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Member Price $196.00
Non-Member Price $225.00
Overview
This course is an invaluable resource for professionals seeking to enhance the remote work capabilities of small businesses. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge about various remote access solutions, enabling them to make informed decisions about technology options that best fit their business needs. The course covers key topics such as securely accessing desktops remotely, implementing robust security practices for remote access, and exploring Cloud-based services and suites ideal for remote work. Additionally, participants will learn about various tools and services for effective communication and collaboration in remote environments. By the end of the course, attendees will be able to identify the most suitable remote access options, recommend secure practices, and distinguish between different communication and collaboration tools, thereby significantly improving the remote work setup for small businesses.
Highlights
Remote access. Security practices. Related tools and services. Cloud-based services. Communication and collaboration.
Prerequisites
None.
Designed For
CPAs and other accounting, financial, and business professionals who want to work efficiently and securely from remote locations.
Objectives
Differentiate between options for remotely accessing your computer. Identify recommended security practices for remote access and related tools and services. List examples of cloud-based services and suites that can contribute to working remotely. Distinguish between communication and collaboration tools for remote workers.
Preparation
None.
Notice
This is a FlexCast (no exam required) and may be viewed only Monday - Saturday, 5am - 5pm PT. You may take up to one year from the date of purchase to complete the course. Pause your FlexCast and resume at a convenient day during the hours above. Partial credit for 2+ credit courses: If you are unable to complete the course in one sitting, partial credit can be awarded (minimum of one credit). To earn the remaining credits, you must return later and start the course from the beginning. Use chat to ask questions of a subject matter expert during the program.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Thomas Stephens Jr, Partner, K2 Enterprises, LLC
Thomas G. Stephens, Jr., received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree (Major in Accounting) from Auburn University in 1985. Upon graduation, Mr. Stephens began working for an Atlanta-based public accounting firm. After earning his designation as a Certified Public Accountant, Mr. Stephens worked for BellSouth Corporation in Atlanta as an Internal Auditor. After two years as an auditor, he was promoted to Staff Manager and then Operations Manager of the Internal Audit Group. In 1991, he transferred to the Comptrollers’ department of BellSouth and served as Manager of the Cost Accounting organization. While working full-time at BellSouth Corporation, Mr. Stephens also attended graduate school, earning a Masters of Science (Major in Finance) from Georgia State University in 1992. Mr. Stephens left BellSouth in 1994 and opened his public accounting practice in the metropolitan Atlanta area. In his practice, Mr. Stephens provided accounting, tax, and consulting services to individuals and a wide variety of small and emerging businesses. As part of his practice, he developed a successful consulting practice providing installation and support services of small business accounting software. Additionally, he began authoring and presenting continuing professional education courses to accounting and finance professionals. In 2003, Mr. Stephens affiliated with K2 Enterprises and in 2007 he joined the firm as a partner. To date, he has lectured nationally 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 nineteen years, Mr. Stephens has presented in excess of 1,800 educational sessions to over 55,000 participants nationwide. Presently, Mr. Stephens resides in Woodstock, Georgia where, in addition to his association with K2 Enterprises, he provides consulting services to small businesses and CPA firms. In addition to an active professional career, Mr. Stephens enjoys an active personal life as well. He and Michelle – his wife of twenty-nine years – have two children. His hobbies include snow skiing, fishing, and running. Additionally, Mr. Stephens maintains professional memberships with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants and is a past member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Non-Member Price $225.00
Member Price $196.00