Ten Tech Productivity Life Hacks to Save Time
Author: Stephen M. Yoss
| CPE Credit: |
2 hours for CPAs |
Today’s busy professional has an ever-expanding workload, but delivery timelines are decreasing. We have more meetings, more emails, and more work projects. Outside of work, we have increased family and social obligations. Simply, there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. We all could benefit from an extra hour of productivity throughout the day. Effectively using technology in your personal and business life is a great way to get more mileage out of your day. This course will look at 10 different tools or services that can make your life easier or take the headache out of mundane tasks. We will look at tools that simplify scheduling appointments, take the hassle out of tracking time, improve data sharing between applications, and more. Participants will leave this class with tips and tricks on shaving hours of time per week.
Publication Date: September 2024
Topics Covered
- Generative AI & Large Language Model (LLM)
- Everyday Applications of Generative AI Tools
- Power Query for Microsoft Excel
- Advanced Google Search Techniques
- Workflow Automation in Your Accounting System
- Bank Feeds & Rules in Your Accouting System
- Password Protection Strategies
- Microsoft Teams Overview
- Inbox Procutivity with Filter & Rules
- Calendar Management Tools
- Elgato's Stream Deck
Learning Objectives
- Recognize how to define, quantify and rank your time obligation categories in your work and personal life
- List the various inefficiencies of your day-to-day work and list methods for improving them
- List and discuss at least five different technology tools that can be used to automate day-to-day work
- List tools and techniques that can be used to gain better control and efficiencies over your email inbox and calendar
- List the various ways a Streamdeck can provide push-button automation on your computer
Level
Basic
Instructional Method
Self-Study
NASBA Field of Study
Information Technology (2 hours)
Program Prerequisites
None
Advance Preparation
None
