Microsoft 365 Mastery: When Everything Works Together
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Instructor: Stephen M. Yoss
| Begin Time: |
11:00am Pacific Time
12:00pm Mountain Time
1:00pm Central Time
2:00pm Eastern Time |
| CPE Credit: |
2 hours for CPAs |
|
Most accounting professionals utilize only a fraction of the power available within their Microsoft 365 subscription, often treating Word, Excel, and Outlook as isolated islands. This session moves beyond basic app usage to focus on the “unified ecosystem” advantage—the seamless integration of data, security, and user provisioning that allows a firm to operate as a single, cohesive unit. We will address the common frustration of “app overload” by demonstrating how Microsoft 365 serves as a turnkey solution that replaces disconnected tools with integrated workflows that simply work together.
Participants will explore the strategic shift from traditional file servers to a cloud-centric environment where data is accessible anywhere, at any time, on any device. We will dive into high-impact collaboration techniques, including real-time co-authoring across Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and the automation of data sharing between Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint. You will walk away with key insights and practical ideas that can be immediately translated into actionable plans to reduce friction and improve efficiency within your practice.
Who Should Attend
Practitioners and business owners seeking to maximize productivity through integrated software workflows.
Topics Covered
- The Unified Ecosystem: Integration, Security, and Turnkey Setup
- From File Servers to Cloud: Seamless Data Synchronization
- High-Velocity Collaboration: Co-editing in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Modern Automation: Connecting Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the Microsoft 365 ecosystem to identify integration opportunities across core business applications
- Implement real-time co-authoring workflows in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to streamline document collaboration
- Utilize automated features within Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint to synchronize communications and data
- Differentiate between cloud-based file sharing and traditional file servers to improve data accessibility
- Examine the impact of broad-spectrum AI and automated data flows on firm-wide productivity
Level
Basic
Instructional Method
Group: Internet-based
NASBA Field of Study
Information Technology (2 hours)
Program Prerequisites
None
Advance Preparation
None
