Courses
Information Technology
Status | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Accountant's Guide to Computers and Information Technology | (6 hours) | |
| Disaster Recovery Planning | (6 hours) | |
| Information Security for CPAs | (1 hours) |
Accountant's Guide to Computers and Information Technology
Currently available in PDF format only
Course number: CC764707
The course covers what every accountant should know about computers, information systems, and technology. The practical and efficient use of computer technology is highlighted. Popular accounting, compliance, tax, and audit software packages are discussed, along with trends in the computer market. The importance of information system and data protection, databases, client/server computing, and cloud computing are discussed, with an emphasis on security issues. The course also teaches you how to make lease-purchase-rent decisions and analyze and evaluate information technology (IT) investments. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes integrated text and study guide, final exam, and grading service.NASBA field of study: Information Technology Course credit: 6 hours
PDF$59
Colleague Test(s)$20
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Disaster Recovery Planning
Course number: CC446402
Even a well-run company can be brought down by a disaster, such as a fire or flood. In the Disaster Recovery Planning course, we describe how to identify risk areas and create and test a plan for how to deal with them. Topics covered include risk analysis, developing a recovery strategy, crisis management, disaster recovery priorities, and dozens of best practices for mitigating all kinds of disasters. This is the go-to guide for setting up a disaster recovery plan. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes integrated text and study guide, final exam and grading service.NASBA field of study: Information Technology Course credit: 6 hours
Printed Version$59
PDF$59
Colleague Test(s)$20
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Information Security for CPAs
Course number: CC410901
Hackers have many methods for breaking through the security surrounding a CPA firm’s information systems. The Information Security for CPAs course describes the ways in which hackers can attack a computer system, as well as the many ways in which a CPA firm can protect its systems from attack. The course also addresses the FTC Safeguards Rule, which applies to tax return preparers. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes integrated text and study guide, final exam, and grading service.NASBA field of study: Information Technology Course credit: 1 hour
Printed Version$19
PDF$19
Colleague Test(s)$12
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