The course provides a concise overview of the skills and best practices required to develop a successful remote accounting practice. Discover leading remote working technologies, how to avoid and address some common challenges of working off-site, and how to effectively manage a team of professionals who work outside a traditional office environment.
Topics Covered:
- What is Remote Working
- History of Remote Working
- Importance and Benefits of Remote Work
- Shift to Remote Work in Accounting Industry
- Why Accountants Need to Embrace Remote Working
- Remote Working Templates and Key Documentation
- Essential Tools and Technologies for Remote Accountants
- Remote Working Tech Stack
- Cyber Security Best Practices
- Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Creating a Dedicated and Comfortable Workspace
- Ergonomics and Maintaining Good Posture
- Setting Up the Necessary Hardware and Devices
- Organizing Your Digital Workspace
- Best Practices for Remote Communication
- Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Communications
- Building Relationships with Remote Teams
- Common Sense Remote Working Management Tips
- Hybrid Models of Remote Working
- Remote Working Case Studies
- Working with Clients and Stakeholders Remotely
- How to Maintain Professionalism in Virtual Meetings
- Setting and Prioritizing Goals
- Effective Time Management Strategies
- Avoiding Distractions and Staying Focused
- Balancing Work and Personal Life
- Adhering to Accounting Standards and Regulations
- Managing Remote Risks
- Staying Up to Date
- Identifying Remote Accounting Job Opportunities
- Developing a Strong Online Presence
- Successful Remote Accounting Teams and Organizations
- Overcoming Common Remote Work Challenges
- Evaluating Your Remote Work Readiness
- Action Plan for Implementing Remote Work
Who Will Benefit:
Practitioners who want to evaluate remote work opportunities and challenges, and explore the concept of “work” as something you do, not where you are.
Learning Objectives
- Identify at least 5 positives and at least 5 negatives related to working outside a traditional office environment.
- Identify and point out at least 3 technology guides that can assist in setting up remote offices.
- Recognize and recall at least 10 jurisdictions around the world that offer financial incentives for remote working.
- Identify and list at least 10 case studies of successful remote working initiatives in professional services and accounting.
- Identify at least 5 positives and at least 5 negatives related to working outside a traditional office environment.
- Discover and give examples of at least 10 ways COVID has impacted and accelerated remote work.
Last updated/reviewed: March 4, 2024
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Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Foundational
Participants should have a basic understanding of Internet technology, online navigation, and digital productivity services.
Participants should have a basic understanding of Internet technology, online navigation, and digital productivity services.
Education Provider Information
Company:
Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA
95113
Contact:
For more information regarding this course, including complaint and
cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (408) 400- 3993 or send an e-mail to
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Garrett WasnyDirector