K2's The ABCs of Automation With Microsoft's Power Platform
Total Credits: 2 including 2 Information Technology - Technical
- Average Rating:
- 6
- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Technology
- Faculty:
- Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA
- Course Levels:
- Basic
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- License:
- Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
Description
Automation and standardization are two of the keys to productivity, but most people who are not programmers are unsure where to start. Microsoft’s Power Platform is a comprehensive platform for creating automated workflows, integrations, and data-driven reports. Components include Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, and Power Virtual Agents. Attend this session to learn about this platform and how everyone can use its low-code, no-code environment to solve process challenges.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Identify the major steps in automating business processes
- Identify two rudimentary process automation applications in Microsoft 365 and explain how the use cases for these applications differ from those for Power Platform
- List the applications which make up the Power Platform
- From a list, identify significant differences in expected use cases and user bases for Microsoft Forms in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Power Automate/Power Apps in the Power Platform
- Identify the Power Platform components used to solve common problems when creating process automation solutions
Major Subjects
- Overview of the Power Platform and its components
- Review examples of business processes that may benefit the most from using automation
- Discussion and demonstration of its low-code/no-code app development environment
Course Materials
Important CPE Credit Instructions_READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (442.7 KB) | Available after Purchase |
K2's 2024 The ABCs of Automation With Microsoft's Power Platform Handout (3.5 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty

Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA Related Seminars and Products
Director, Strategic Relationships
K2 Enterprises, LLC
Brian Tankersley is a consultant who advises US firms and companies on accounting technology issues. Mr. Tankersley is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses for K2 Enterprises, writes for multiple accounting media outlets, and publishes a nationally recognized blog on accounting and technology (www.cpatechblog.com). Mr. Tankersley has over 25 years of professional experience, including accounting, auditing, technology, and education, has been with K2 Enterprises since 2005. Brian started teaching CPA review courses in 1997, and currently works with Yaeger CPA Review.
Tankersley has been recognized eight times as one of the “Top 25 Thought Leaders in Public Accounting Technology” by Cygnus Business Media. Brian has made presentations in 48 of the 50 US states and has served as a guest speaker for many professional accounting organizations across Canada. He has received numerous awards for his writing and speaking from state CPA societies. Brian has presented sessions at most major national accounting technology conferences, including AICPA TECH+/Practitioners Conference, The Sleeter Group’s Solutions Conference, Sage Summit, CCH Connections, and Thomson Reuters Synergy User Conference.
Brian is a certified public accountant (Tennessee), a certified information technology professional (CITP), and a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). He holds bachelor’s degrees in both Accounting and Finance, cum laude, from the University of Tennessee. Tankersley also maintains numerous vendor software certifications, and is a member of the Tennessee Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs.
Brian and his family make their home in Farragut, Tennessee.
Dates
Fri, Apr 25, 2025 - 08:00am to 09:45am MDT
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Tue, May 06, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:45am MDT
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Sat, May 17, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:45pm MDT
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Wed, Jun 04, 2025 - 07:00am to 08:45am MDT
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Tue, Jun 10, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:45pm MDT
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Fri, Jul 11, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:45am MDT
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Tue, Jul 22, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:45pm MDT
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 - 07:00am to 08:45am MDT
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Fri, Aug 15, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:45am MDT
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Tue, Sep 02, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:45pm MDT
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Wed, Sep 10, 2025 - 07:00am to 08:45am MDT
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Fri, Sep 19, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:45am MDT
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Tue, Oct 14, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:45pm MDT
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Fri, Oct 24, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:45am MDT
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Wed, Oct 29, 2025 - 07:00am to 08:45am MDT
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Mon, Nov 24, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:45am MST
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Tue, Nov 25, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:45pm MST
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 - 07:00am to 08:45am MST
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Fri, Jan 02, 2026 - 10:00am to 11:45am MST
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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 - 03:00pm to 04:45pm MST
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Wed, Feb 04, 2026 - 07:00am to 08:45am MST
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Fri, Feb 06, 2026 - 10:00am to 11:45am MST
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Tue, Feb 17, 2026 - 03:00pm to 04:45pm MST
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Fri, Mar 13, 2026 - 10:00am to 11:45am MDT
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Wed, Mar 25, 2026 - 07:00am to 08:45am MDT
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Tue, Mar 31, 2026 - 03:00pm to 04:45pm MDT
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Fri, Apr 17, 2026 - 10:00am to 11:45am MDT
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Tue, May 12, 2026 - 03:00pm to 04:45pm MDT
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Wed, May 13, 2026 - 07:00am to 08:45am MDT
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Fri, May 22, 2026 - 10:00am to 11:45am MDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Prerequisites Fundamental knowledge of business-related technologyAdvanced Preparation None
Designed For
Accounting and financial professionals seeking to automate workflows in their organizations
Original Recording Date
05/01/2024
Yellow Book No
Course Developer K2 Enterprises
Date Added to Catalog 02/02/2024
Additional Information
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Instructional Delivery Method
Group Internet Based
Course Registration Requirements
Online Registration
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