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Stephen M. Yoss, Jr., CPA, MS, is a certified public accountant, the senior technology strategist and partner of Devmatics, LLC, a continuing education instructor for financial professionals, a professional speaker at live events, and a licensed pyrotechnician. While his interests and skills are varied, they all share a common thread—his love for and skill in finding technology-based solutions.
My Recent CPE Courses
Data Government and Privacy For Organizations – GDPR and CCPA
Course Category: Security
This course is going to look at data governance in 2021 and provide recommendations for compliance with GDPR and CCPA for organization. The amount of . . . data organizations are collecting keeps increasing. This course will look at compliance issues in 2021 and beyond.
Leveraging Microsoft Teams Effectively For Your Organization
Course Category: Productivity
Microsoft Teams has proved to be the saving technology for many organizations through the COVID-19 Pandemic. Millions of us worked from home. It . . . allowed for us to conference call, screen share, and exchange files like we were all sitting in the same office. It gives us the ability to be able to operate and communicate anywhere with Internet connectivity.
This class explores how to effectively implement and leverage Microsoft Teams inside your organization. It will look at some of the best practices for communication, security, productivity, and more. The class will take a specific look at the newest Team’s features to help you implement the latest and greatest. You’ll learn how to use this tool to run meetings in your organization, take advantage of 3rd party plugins, schedule appointments with colleagues, and more. Regardless of if you’re a new user to Teams or a Power user you will learn how to use this incredible tool more effectively.
Building a Cutting Edge Virtual Office
Course Category: Cloud
The Internet and mobile technologies have revolutionized the way that businesses operate. We’re no longer constrained by having to operate in a . . . specific location or during specific business hours. Organizations can now effectively communicate and do business with customers and staff based anywhere in the world. One of the most important aspects of this changing workplace is the virtual office, which allows a user to work anywhere in the world.
This course is an in-depth look at how an organization can improve collaboration, communication, and operations by implementing virtual office technology. We’ll look at solutions to simplify and streamline communications, business process management, going paperless, and more. We’ll also cover the benefits and risks of implementing a virtual workplace and discuss innovative technologies you can use to revolutionize your organization.
DIY Penetration Testing for Your Home and Organization
Course Category: Security
Every year, countless data breaches occur around the world that cost organizations billions of dollars. All reports that the frequency, size and scope . . . of data breaches is increasing at an alarming rate. A recent report by IBM showed that average cost of a data breach is $3.86 million dollars, if you’re lucky! Penetration testing is a security procedure that can help identity your potential deficiencies. This course will focus on practical, do-it-yourself methods of checking the security IT of your home or office. It will help you identify areas where your security could be improved, and potential holes closed.
Creating Powerful and Effective Presentations with PowerPoint
Course Category: Productivity
Most successful leaders are often excellent communicators. They can clearly articulate a specific objective and align their team to a specific vision. . . . Subject matter expertise is certainly important, but communicating that expertise effectively is just as important. Business presentations are one of the most common and useful ways to share a vision with a team or client. The tool of choice for most professionals is Microsoft PowerPoint for its ease of use, powerful features, and that it is included in the Office ecosystem.
Some of us have put together at least one presentation in our careers, but most of us need a better working knowledge of the application. Further, most don’t have a good understanding of how an effective presentation comes together. An effective presentation is more than just slapping together a couple of slides and having endless bullet points. It’s about telling a great story and getting your audience invested in the outcome. This course will review the best features and functions of PowerPoint. You are giving yourself the knowledge to put together your next presentation technically. Further, it will help you understand the bigger picture of business presentations and help you design the great story you want to tell.
Unleashing The Power Of Microsoft AI – A Comprehensive Guide
Course Category: Artificial Intelligence
Embark on an exciting journey into the world of Microsoft AI Tools and delve into a top-to-bottom exploration of Microsoft’s remarkable AI ecosystem. . . . We will immerse you in an array of cutting-edge AI technologies from Microsoft and its partners. From Microsoft 365 Copilot to the powerful Bing search tools, this comprehensive guide unveils the full spectrum of AI capabilities from Microsoft.
Discover the immense potential of Power Automate, Excel AI tools, the AI-driven visualizations in Power BI, and the seamless integration of AI in Windows 11. Gain invaluable insights into each facet as we conduct a meticulous review of all the various AI tools and services Microsoft offers. This course covers everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Microsoft AI capabilities.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, this engaging course equips you with the knowledge and skills to harness the true power of Microsoft AI.
Getting Ahead of the Emerging Technology Curve — Blockchain, AI & Big Data!
Course Category: General
Unlike mainstream technologies in use in businesses every day, there are upcoming technologies which have the potential to drastically change how we . . . work, live, and play in the years ahead. New and upcoming technologies such as blockchain, cryptocurrency, big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning all offer great potential, just as the advent of the personal computer did some four decades ago. This session will cover an assortment of technologies which are nearing mainstream adoption and help you understand what they do, how they work, as well as some of the potential risks and rewards they offer potential users, particularly in business environments.In this course, you will learn the basics of blockchain, cryptocurrency, big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. You will also learn about the anticipated uses, benefits, risks, and threats posed to legacy businesses by these innovative, yet disruptive platforms. Now is the time to prepare for the future by learning about these technologies and how they will impact and potentially disrupt current business practices. This course is going to focus on the technology and real-world applications of blockchain, cryptocurrency, big data, and artificial intelligence. It will not discuss the tax, legal, or ethical impact of these technologies. This course is ideal for financial professionals that are looking to build working knowledge on these topics and find useful ways of applying them to their organizations.
Excel Functionality That Every Accountant Should Know
Course Category: Excel
Excel is the default program for many financial professionals–and highly effective–if used correctly. It can be used for everything from simple . . . tabular analysis to creating in-depth aggregate pivot tables. This course will give participants the necessary tools to turn data into meaningful information and will examine cutting edge ways to store, retrieve, report, and analyze data using Excel and plugins. It will provide recommendations on how to more efficiently use Excel and potential traps to avoid.Participants are encouraged to bring their technology devices to follow along with the interactive discussions, technology demonstrations, sample spreadsheets, and demo tools. Financial professionals will walk away from this course with valuable tools and insights into understanding, managing, and utilizing data in an organized and meaningful manner inside their organizations.
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Devmatics is a professional software development company. At its core, it focuses on solving problems through the implementation of technology. Devmatics focuses on building custom software solutions for its clients. We’ve built everything from distance learning to custom eCommerce projects to mobile apps. We’ve built up a wide range of expertise over the years to assist clients in any industry. We’re always ready to take on a new project and help our clients grow their businesses.
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