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K2’s Backups Done Right


Total Credits: 2 including 2 Information Technology - Technical

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Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Technology
Faculty:
Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
2 Hours
License:
Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

Dates
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Description

Where is your data? Do you have it controlled and backed up? If all your data is in the Cloud, how do you verify that the backup recovery is rapid? If your data is in various silos from your application providers, how do you ensure you have the protection and disposal approaches needed? This session will help you understand and guide your IT team and providers to take the right actions to protect your business. Backup considerations, including Cloud, backup appliance, disaster recovery, and business continuity approaches, are included. If you are from the "trust but verify" school of thought, this session will help you ask the right questions.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Distinguish the differences in the top five methods for backup
  • Detect common backup deficiencies
  • Categorize backup priorities, including RPO and RTO
  • Create an implementation plan for your business

Major Subjects
  • List the significant backup approaches
  • Identify areas of critical weakness or threats in your backup and recovery systems
  • List all critical and non-critical applications and establish their order of recovery
  • Differentiate between backup solutions based on their features and benefits

Course Materials

Faculty

Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA's Profile

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Shareholder

K2 Enterprises


Tommy Stephens received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree (Major in Accounting) from Auburn University in 1985. In 1992, he earned a Master of Science degree (Major in Finance) from Georgia State University in Atlanta. Presently, Tommy is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Information Technology Professional, and a Chartered Global Management Accountant.

During his professional career, Tommy has gained valuable experience in a variety of positions, including:

Working as an auditor and technology consultant for an Atlanta-based public accounting firm;

Leading an Internal Audit staff and managing a Cost Accounting team for a Fortune 500 company;

Serving as a Chief Financial Officer for an international engineering organization; and

Founding and managing his public accounting firm that provides accounting, tax, and consulting services to individuals and a variety of small and emerging businesses

In 1995, Tommy began authoring and presenting continuing professional education courses to accounting and finance professionals. In 2003, he affiliated with K2 Enterprises, and in 2007, he joined the firm as a partner. To date, he has lectured internationally on subjects such as internal controls for small businesses, technology strategies, computer hardware and software applications, tax strategies and compliance, and financial accounting standards and applications. Over the past twenty-nine years, Tommy has presented over 3,200 educational sessions to over 82,000 participants throughout the United States and Canada.

Presently, Tommy resides in Woodstock, Georgia, where he enjoys an active personal life with his wife. His hobbies include snow skiing, fishing, running, and other outdoor activities. Tommy maintains professional memberships with the AICPA and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants. Additionally, he is a past member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.


Dates

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 - 01:00pm to 03:00pm EDT
Mon, Jun 30, 2025 - 03:00pm to 05:00pm EDT
Fri, Jul 11, 2025 - 05:00pm to 07:00pm EDT
Thu, Jul 24, 2025 - 09:00am to 11:00am EDT
Fri, Aug 08, 2025 - 11:00am to 01:00pm EDT
Thu, Aug 28, 2025 - 01:00pm to 03:00pm EDT
Sat, Sep 06, 2025 - 03:00pm to 05:00pm EDT
Thu, Sep 25, 2025 - 07:00pm to 09:00pm EDT
Wed, Oct 08, 2025 - 09:00am to 11:00am EDT
Wed, Oct 29, 2025 - 11:00am to 01:00pm EDT
Tue, Nov 04, 2025 - 01:00pm to 03:00pm EST
Mon, Nov 24, 2025 - 03:00pm to 05:00pm EST
Sat, Dec 06, 2025 - 05:00pm to 07:00pm EST
Mon, Dec 15, 2025 - 09:00am to 11:00am EST
Mon, Dec 22, 2025 - 11:00am to 01:00pm EST
Fri, Jan 09, 2026 - 01:00pm to 03:00pm EST
Tue, Jan 27, 2026 - 03:00pm to 05:00pm EST
Fri, Feb 06, 2026 - 05:00pm to 07:00pm EST
Wed, Feb 25, 2026 - 09:00am to 11:00am EST
Sat, Mar 14, 2026 - 11:00am to 01:00pm EDT
Wed, Mar 25, 2026 - 01:00pm to 03:00pm EDT
Tue, Apr 07, 2026 - 03:00pm to 05:00pm EDT
Thu, Apr 23, 2026 - 07:00pm to 09:00pm EDT
Thu, May 07, 2026 - 09:00am to 11:00am EDT
Fri, May 29, 2026 - 11:00am to 01:00pm EDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites Fundamental knowledge of computer operations
Advanced Preparation  None
Designed For Business professionals who want to ensure that appropriate backups are in place in their organization
Original Recording Date

2025

 


Yellow Book No
Course Developer K2 Enterprises
Date Added to Catalog 04/2025

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Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


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