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Software Portability: A Business-Critical Purchasing Factor You Cannot Afford To Ignore
Date: Thursday, August 09, 2007
Time: 02:00 PM ET / 01:00 PM CT / 12:00 PM MT / 11:00 AM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenter(s): Ken Garen, President Universal Business Computing Company (UBCC)
Objective: Learn about software portability, must-have features, and protect your company from what could be costly non-portable technology purchasing crises. Is this the right choice for your firm?
Field of Study: Computer Science
Program Level: Basic
CPE Credit: 1 Credit Hour

No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.

Course Description
Is it possible your firm will grow, purchase new computers or acquire another firm…ever? Do you upload, download or share files between different operating systems today? Might you five years from now?

Software portability, the ability to upload/download in and out of over 600 platforms (i.e. Linux, Windows, Unix), becomes amazingly critical when different operating systems are required to communicate.

Presenter Bio(s)
With more than 35 years of experience in public accounting and business software design, Ken Garen, CPA is owner and President of Universal Business Computing Company (UBCC).

Before founding UBCC, Mr. Garen profitably managed a public accounting practice with over 300 clients, where he tripled its monthly client base through pioneering cutting edge computer technology to small businesses. In 1981, he founded UBCC and led the company to success as a leading developer of accounting and payroll software for accounting practices, payroll service bureaus, and commercial enterprises with large transaction volumes or unique accounting/payroll requirements.

In addition to authorizing articles for prominent accounting industry publications, Mr. Garen is listed in the current edition of Marquis Who’s Who in the West® (and Science and Engineering). His speaking engagements include presenting at many industry meetings and conferences. He is a current member of the National Association of Small Business Accountants, the Independent Payroll Providers Association, and the American Payroll Association.

Mr. Garen, holds Bachelor of Science degrees in both Accounting and Business Education after attending Southern Illinois University and Oxford University. He is a Certified Public Accountant.

Cost
$25.00 for AAA Members / $40.00 for Non-Members