K2's 2024 Business Intelligence, Featuring Microsoft's Power BI Tools
Total Credits: 8 including 8 Accounting - Technical
- Average Rating:
- 16
- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Accounting and Auditing
- Faculty:
- Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA
- Course Levels:
- Advanced
- Duration:
- 8 Hours
- License:
- Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
Description
Business intelligence efforts continue to grow, and Microsoft’s Power BI platform is central to many of these efforts. Participate in this session to learn more about business intelligence and how to create dashboards using Power BI.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Create Excel-based BI dashboards
- List the potential shortcomings of BI solutions based wholly on Excel
- Identify and implement various Excel add-ins that might be helpful in BI applications
- Differentiate between the BI opportunities in Excel and Power BI
- Create and distribute dashboards using Power BI
Major Subjects
- The importance of Business Intelligence in today’s business climate
- Differentiating between Power BI licensing options
- A hands-on approach to creating effective Power BI reports and dashboards
Course Materials
Important CPE Credit Instructions_READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (442.7 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Demo Files (314.1 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Business Intelligence, Featuring Microsoft's Power BI Tools Handout (5.5 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty

Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA Related Seminars and Products
Shareholder
K2 Enterprises
Tommy Stephens received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree (Major in Accounting) from Auburn University in 1985. In 1992, he earned a Master of Science degree (Major in Finance) from Georgia State University in Atlanta. Presently, Tommy is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Information Technology Professional, and a Chartered Global Management Accountant.
During his professional career, Tommy has gained valuable experience in a variety of positions, including:
Working as an auditor and technology consultant for an Atlanta-based public accounting firm;
Leading an Internal Audit staff and managing a Cost Accounting team for a Fortune 500 company;
Serving as a Chief Financial Officer for an international engineering organization; and
Founding and managing his public accounting firm that provides accounting, tax, and consulting services to individuals and a variety of small and emerging businesses
In 1995, Tommy began authoring and presenting continuing professional education courses to accounting and finance professionals. In 2003, he affiliated with K2 Enterprises, and in 2007, he joined the firm as a partner. To date, he has lectured internationally on subjects such as internal controls for small businesses, technology strategies, computer hardware and software applications, tax strategies and compliance, and financial accounting standards and applications. Over the past twenty-nine years, Tommy has presented over 3,200 educational sessions to over 82,000 participants throughout the United States and Canada.
Presently, Tommy resides in Woodstock, Georgia, where he enjoys an active personal life with his wife. His hobbies include snow skiing, fishing, running, and other outdoor activities. Tommy maintains professional memberships with the AICPA and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants. Additionally, he is a past member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Dates
Mon, Apr 14, 2025 - 09:00am to 04:35pm CDT
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Wed, Apr 30, 2025 - 11:00am to 06:35pm CDT
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Thu, May 08, 2025 - 09:00am to 04:35pm CDT
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Sat, May 31, 2025 - 11:00am to 06:35pm CDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Prerequisites Basic understanding of computer operations and terminology, including Microsoft Office Excel 2019 and newerAdvanced Preparation None
Designed For
Business professionals seeking to develop and implement BI solutions
Original Recording Date
05/01/2024
Yellow Book No
Course Developer K2 Enterprises
Date Added to Catalog 02/02/2024
Additional Information
Complaint Resolution PolicyPlease contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
Official Registry Statement
Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
Instructional Delivery Method
Group Internet Based
Course Registration Requirements
Online Registration
Refund/Cancellation Policy
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