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Mastering Adobe Acrobat for Financial Professionals (Currently Unavailable)

2 CPE Credits $33.50/credit hour
5.0 (3 ratings)
PDFs (Portable Document Format) are the de facto standard for digital paper. They are used worldwide by virtually all platforms and systems as a method of conveying information. They can be used to transmit an invoice to a client, sign an agreement with a partner, or save a permanent copy of a financial statement. While being widespread, most financial professionals don’t know to leverage this format effectively. They lack the knowledge of how to create their documents, edit existing documents, or secure them for transmittal. Additionally, there are many new PDF capabilities such as forms, e-signature, cloud storage, and more which are underutilized by financial professionals. The most common and powerful application for creating, editing, and managing PDF files is Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. This application can be leveraged in so many ways to create effective documents. This course will go through in deep detail the major features and functionalities of this application. It will demonstrate the various ways to create and edit documents. It shows utilizing the review and annotation functionalities such as stamps and comments. It will teach participants how to create forms and collect e-signatures. Additionally, it will present free and open-source alternatives to Acrobat DC to consider. This course is a must-watch for any financial professional that works with PDFs regularly.

Publication Date: December 2022

Designed For
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Topics Covered

  • Deep detail the major features and functionalities of this application
  • Demonstrate the various ways to create and edit documents
  • Utilize the review and annotation functionalities such as stamps and comments
  • How to create forms and collect e-signatures
  • Alternatives to Adobe Acrobat

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the various methods of creating PDF documents from the application to the Microsoft Office integration
  • Recognize how to demonstrate the major professional capabilities of Adobe Acrobat DC such as creating forms and collecting e-signatures
  • Describe the various Adobe Acrobat DC alternatives such as Google Chrome, Cute PDF, Sumatra PDF, and more
  • Describe and list the major cloud functionalities of Adobe Acrobat DC
  • Identify how to collaborate and review documents with colleagues using Adobe Acrobat DC
  • Recognize how to leverage the mobile app capabilities of Acrobat while on the go with your iOS or Android device

Level
Basic

Instructional Method
Self-Study

NASBA Field of Study
Computer Software & Applications (2 hours)

Program Prerequisites
None

Advance Preparation
None

Instructor

Stephen M. Yoss

Stephen M. Yoss, Jr., CPA, MS, is a certified public accountant, the senior technology strategist and partner of Devmatics, a continuing education instructor for financial professionals, 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.

Whether it’s teaching in the classroom, consulting clients in a boardroom, or shooting a fireworks display, Steve brings passion, hard work, value—and above all else—technological expertise to each of his clients. With an open, honest approach, he creates a unique strategy for each client specifically designed to benefit their needs and streamline their operations in order to create efficiency and maximize their financial potential. For more information about Steve, please click here to visit his personal website.
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