Artificial Intelligence is real, it is ready, and now is the time to begin taking advantage of perhaps the most exciting new technology to appear in over fifty years. Today’s mainstream generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot, are all ready for prime time in business settings to help you get better results in far less time than you may have imagined possible. We invite and encourage you to participate in K2 Enterprises’ Accountant’s Artificial Intelligence Conference to learn how you can benefit from AI immediately.
The Conference is scheduled for November 7th and will be presented virtually so you can learn from the convenience and comfort of your home, office, or other location of your choice. During this eight-hour event, you will learn how to get started with AI, and how to harness the power of ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot. You will also learn about potential privacy and security issues – along with solutions – associated with AI, and some of the ancillary issues associated with AI, such as quantum computing. Importantly, you will learn from practical, real-world illustrations demonstrating how you can take advantage of perhaps the most exciting and transformative technology of our time!
How To Get Started With AI
The Conference’s opening session takes you on a Deep Dive into what you must do to start with AI. In this session, you will learn about the key players in the market – including Google’s Gemini, ChatGPT, and Microsoft Copilot. Further, you will learn how to establish user accounts and practical ways to use AI in business environments.
Maximizing ChatGPT
ChatGPT is one of the leading AI tools in use today. When you understand how to leverage ChatGPT, you will understand what a valuable tool it truly is! Upon completing this session, you will understand how you can take advantage of ChatGPT to get more work done in less time, while simultaneously improving the quality of your outputs.
Privacy, Security, And Other AI Concerns
Today’s AI tools and features are nothing short of remarkable; still, they are not perfect. Concerns and questions exist regarding privacy, security, hallucinations, and deepfakes, among other issues. In this session, you will learn about each of these risks and others. But more importantly, you will learn how to overcome each of these issues.
AI Supporting Technologies, Including Quantum Computing
Like other technologies, AI is not self-contained. In fact, it relies on other tools and technologies, including Large Language Models. Further, emerging technologies such as Quantum Computing could also impact AI deployments in the future. In this session, you will learn about many of AIs supporting technologies and the impact they will have on AI’s usefulness and effectiveness.
Microsoft Office Excel is one of the most widely used applications by accounting and financial professionals. Yet, many remain unaware of new and improved features in Excel and, therefore, fail to reach the level of productivity and accuracy they desire. Further, with new features appearing in Excel provided through Microsoft 365 subscriptions and the forthcoming release of Excel 2024, it is more important now than ever to get up-to-speed on the world’s most popular spreadsheet!
Make plans now to elevate your Excel skills by participating in this session. You will learn about the newer features available to improve efficiency and accuracy in it. You will also learn about the importance of numerous legacy features in Excel and how you can – and should – continue to use these tools to improve productivity.
Power Query and Power BI are genuinely incredible tools to revolutionize your workflow. They offer the promise of “write once, refresh many” reporting, where your reports can instantly update by clicking a button. While incredible tools, these features require additional training and experience to master. This course series will review the different methods of connecting to your data and have multiple hands-on activities to help you master these incredible tools. After completing this session, you will know how to turn your organization’s data into repeatable, refreshable PivotTables, Power BI dashboards, and more!
Automation and standardization are two of the keys to productivity, but most people who are not programmers are unsure where to start. Microsoft’s Power Platform is a comprehensive platform for creating automated workflows, integrations, and data-driven reports. Components include Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, and Power Virtual Agents. Attend this session to learn about this platform and how everyone can use its low-code, no-code environment to solve process challenges.
Much has been written and said about Artificial Intelligence (AI). But for many professionals, AI remains an enigma because they do not know how to get started using tools such as Bard, ChatGPT, and Copilot. If that describes your situation, relax because help is here!
Participate in K2’s Getting Started With Artificial Intelligence to learn to use today’s AI tools. This session will teach you how to access and use multiple popular AI tools to improve efficiency and productivity. If you are starting with AI, this is one session you cannot miss!
Office Scripts is a new feature that allows you to automate tasks in Excel and other Office applications. Unlike VBA, a legacy language that runs only on Windows, Office Scripts can run on any platform and device that supports Office on the web. Further, Office Scripts has a modern and intuitive interface that lets you easily create, edit, and share your scripts. Office Scripts are stored in the Cloud, and they work with Office Online apps and integrate with Power Automate for process automation. Save time and improve productivity using Office Scripts in Excel and other Office applications.
In today’s business environment, automation is no longer just a buzzword but a critical component for enhancing efficiency and accuracy. This session provides practical insights on automating your organization using advanced tools from Zoho, Zapier, Microsoft, and others. We will focus on real-world applications, demonstrating how to automate key accounts payable, banking, and approval workflows. You will also learn to recognize and avoid common pitfalls in automation projects. This course is essential for accounting and financial professionals seeking to leverage automation to achieve greater efficiency, reduce errors, and foster a more productive work environment.
Web portals, “low-code/no-code” data collection, and survey tools have changed how we collect data. Modern solutions like Microsoft 365 Forms, Zoho Survey, SurveyMonkey, Microsoft PowerApps, and legacy tools like Adobe Acrobat Forms allow users to create web forms and integrate the resulting data into business process workflows. This session introduces the range of available tools, demonstrates standard features, and shows how tools permit users to expose or conceal questions based on answers given earlier in the survey. Attend this session to learn how to use tools you already own to collect data from your team, customers, and vendors efficiently.
Enhance your productivity and streamline your accounting practices with ideas learned in this course. This dynamic program, designed specifically for accountants seeking a competitive edge, delves into the practical applications of ChatGPT in your daily workflow. From conducting comprehensive research and crafting compelling correspondence to swiftly addressing technical inquiries and optimizing Excel formulas, you will gain invaluable skills to expedite your tasks and improve overall efficiency. Furthermore, we will delve into the power of ChatGPT plugins, equipping you with the knowledge to process PDF documents seamlessly and efficiently navigate the vast expanse of the web. Join us on this transformative journey and unlock your potential as a proficient and empowered accountant.
Presently, over seven million businesses use QuickBooks Online. However, these businesses often struggle to get the reports they need. In some cases, they are limited because of their chosen subscription. However, necessary reports are available in other cases, yet users do not know how to access them. Join us in this session to learn about better reporting options in QuickBooks Online.
In this session, you will learn how to create and customize your reports in QuickBooks Online. You will learn about Standard, Custom, and Management reports. You will also learn about the new Spreadsheet Sync tool that allows you to create customized reports, including multi-company reports in Excel. If you use QuickBooks Online and want to improve reporting, this session is for you!