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Embracing CPA Learning 2.0: Discovering Technologies through Play and Collaboration

Explore CPA Learning 2.0, an innovative approach from the Maryland Association of CPAs, that leverages Web 2.0 technologies for enhanced collaboration and knowledge sharing among accountants. The program emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, integrity, and strategic thinking to meet the evolving needs of the profession. Featuring a diverse curriculum—from blogs and wikis to social networking and podcasts—participants are encouraged to engage with new technologies for professional development. Join us in making sense of a complex world through play and discovery!

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Embracing CPA Learning 2.0: Discovering Technologies through Play and Collaboration

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  1. CPA Learning 2.0Using Discovery & Play to understand new technologies Tom Hood, CPA - CEO Bill Sheridan – Editor Maryland Association of CPAs October 1, 2007

  2. Shared Pictures = Shared Knowledge = Shared Everything = “Web 2.0 generally refers to a second generation of services available on the WWW that lets people collaborate and share information online.” - Wikipedia.com Shared Videos = Shared News = Shared Bookmarks =

  3. Technology Changes Fast!

  4. The CPA Vision Core Purpose CPAs... Making sense of a changing and complex world. • Market Needs : • Assurance & Information Integrity • Technology Services • Management Consulting & Performance Management • Financial Planning • International Services • Core Values • Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning • Competence • Integrity • Attuned to Broad Business Issues • Objectivity • Core Competencies • Communication & Leadership • Strategic & Critical Thinking • Focus on the Customer, Client & Market • Interpretation of Converging Information • Technologically Adept

  5. Alignment with MACPA Mission & Strategy The mission of the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants is to: • protect and further the interests of our members; • enhance the image of Certified Public Accountants; • enable our members to conform to high standards of professional service; • provide the necessary resources for members to thrive in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.

  6. What can you do to continually keep up with changes ?

  7. Player [pley-er]noun • a person or thing that plays. • one actively involved especially in a competitive field or process.

  8. Become a “Knowledge Player”: • 15 minutes a day

  9. Become a “Knowledge Player”: • 15 minutes a day • Subscribe to just 5 blogs

  10. http://rameyerguam.blogspot.com/

  11. Become a “Knowledge Player”: • 15 minutes a day • Subscribe to just5 blogs • Tag “play items” in Del.icio.us Photo by Uma B. - Flickr

  12. Become a “Knowledge Player”: • 15 minutes a day • Subscribe to just5 blogs • Tag “play items” in Del.icio.us • Create a learning blog Photo by Lemonade Dusk- Flickr

  13. Become a “Knowledge Player”: • 15 minutes a day • Subscribe to just5 blogs • Tag “play items” in Del.icio.us • Create a learning blog • PLAY!!!!! Photo by Bukutgirl - Flickr

  14. Explore!

  15. LEARN 4 FREE http://www.cpalearning2.com

  16. Week 1: IntroductionWeek 2: Blogs & Wikis Week 3: Photos & ImagesWeek 4: Social Networking & Virtual Worlds Week 5: Social Networking – MySpace/Facebook Week 6: RSS & Newsreaders Week 7: Tagging & FolksonomiesWeek 8: Play Week Week 9: Podcasts, Videos & Downloadable audio + 1 month of extra exploration time.

  17. PLAY! It’s the CPA Learning 2.0 way… www.cpalearning2.com

  18. In case you are not convinced

  19. Web 2.0 – Social Media & MACPA Tom- Great to know you liked the presentation!  And, wow, how great to know that you have purchased a "CPA island" and you are already using blogs and other Web 2.0 technologies!  You are at the leading edge for the profession!  Congratulations!  Best regards, Ray Ray Schroederhttp://people.uis.edu/rschr1/onlinelearning/blogger.html Professor Emeritus/Director OTELhttp://otel.uis.edu

  20. Ron Baker says…

  21. Special Thanks & Credits This program is based on the Learning 2.0 program developed by Helene Blowers and the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County. This program was featured at the Association DigitalNow Conference by Stephen Abrams in April, 2007. All materials have been borrowed with permission. www.LibraryBytes.com helene.blowers@gmail.com

  22. CPA Learning 2.0 Team • Tom Hood, CEOtom@macpa.org • Bill Sheridan, Editorbill@macpa.org • Mike Tobias, IT Managermike@macpa.org • Thomas Hood, intern Salisbury University

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