Instructor
John Higgins
Instructor
John is the founder and CEO of Higgins Advisory, LLC, established with the mission of helping CPAs, CFOs and other financial professionals to successfully guide their firms and business organizations through a successful digital transformation that leverages the power of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, data analytics, workflow automation and more.
John is a seasoned entrepreneur with experience as the founder of two separate accounting technology advisory firms that were acquired by larger organizations. In addition, he has experience with a local CPA firm and as a technology advisory practice leader partner in a national CPA firm. John shares his expertise as a nationally recognized thought leader, strategic advisor, and speaker on accounting technology through coaching and speaking engagements. His primary contribution is his passion for helping the profession move forward through the understanding and adoption of emerging technologies.
Some of John's notable accomplishments include: * Co-founder of CPA Crossings, LLC, a national provider of CPA technology advisory and educational services * Founder of Computools, Inc. a provider of financial and ERP solutions for small and mid-size businesses * Strategic technology advisor to CPA firms * AICPA Business & Industry CPA Hall of Fame inductee * Top 25 Thought Leader recognition by the _CPA Practice Advisor magazine_ (2011 - 2023) * Nationally recognized speaker on accounting technology * National technology advisory partner with BDO, LLP * Past Chair of the Michigan Association of CPAs * Michigan Association of CPAs Innovative User of Technology award * Co-author of _10 Steps to a Digital Practice in the Cloud_, published by the AICPA * Contributing author to _The Insiders' Guide to Accounting Advisory Success _on Amazon
Employing a high quality professional staff can be an expensive investment. The key to maximize your return on the investment is to optimize your staff’s productivity. One of the most effective ways to accomplish this is to outfit your staff with the best technology tools. This webcast identifies the optimal combination of hardware and software tools to provide your professionals and reach productivity goals.
• Recognize how to optimize your staff’s productivity.
• Identify a recipe for outfitting your professional staff to maximize their productivity.
• Overview of the hardware and software tools to provide to your professional staff
• Desktop vs. laptop devices and the optimal configuration with today’s technology
• Deploying multiple monitors
• Windows, MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and more
• Leveraging web conference technology
• The role of tablets and smartphones
All accounting professionals