Overview

This Practice Management webinar session on “Technology and e-business” forms part of a series of presentations on practice management for small and medium practices based on IFAC’s Practice Manual for SMP’s.

In the 21st century, small to medium-sized accountancy firms rely heavily on technology to provide efficient, cost-effective, high quality, and profitable services for their clients. Effective selection, implementation and management of technologies, as well as training employees to use these tools, are fundamental to the success of any firm.

Learning objectives 

In this webinar Elaine will cover:

• Developing a strategic plan and budget for your practice technologies
• Implementation and training in the successful use of technologies
• How the Internet is transforming how firms today are interacting with clients
• The importance of dedicating sufficient resources to ensure implemented solutions are maintained
• Ensuring that any solutions that are deployed are properly implemented and maintained.

Content

• Software and hardware options
• Maximizing your current software and hardware capabilities
• New and emerging technology (including web 2.0)
• Introducing a paperless office
• Exploring the role of knowledge management systems in business
• Establishing the knowledge and information repository requirements
• Technology to deliver efficient document management
• Introducing an e-business strategy
• The role of the virtual office and working remotely
• The emergence of the global reporting system
• Business continuity and disaster recovery strategies
• Developing a technology strategy

Who should attend

These webinars are aimed at all accounting practitioners and practice owners/managers who want to know how to improve the running of their practice and increase their profitability and productivity.

CPD

Attending the webinar will accrue 1 CPD hour for members of a relevant professional body such as ACCA, SAICA, AAT, SAIPA, SAIBA, IAC, CIS, ICBA, LSSA, FPI, and the IBA.

Investment

This is a free event sponsored by SAIBA