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Welcome to the Accounting Influencers Podcast, going live every Monday to 150 countries and 30,000 accounting practitioners, fintech specialists and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space.In today's episode 1 of a new season, "What Is Accounting Transformation? Donny Shimamoto."You can also watch this on youtube here: https://youtu.be/6iKrIxPUqsQDonny Simamoto is the founder of IntrapriseTechKnowlogies LLC, an advisory-focused CPA firm accelerating innovation and organizational development for small and mid-market businesses and nonprofits. He is recognized as a global thought leader and educator in the fields of accounting innovation, IT risk management, and performance management.Key questions addressed in this episode :☛ the origins of the Center for Accounting Transformation and what's happening at that brand here: www.improvetheworld.net☛ what exactly is meant by 'accounting transformation'☛ key areas of accounting transformation, including accounting firms , tax, audit, outsourced accounting and☛ how the accounting firm transformation assessment works and the 6 major transformation areas firms must understand☛ blueprints for tax return preparation automation and outsourcing that looks at the end to end tax return process☛ findings on research into keys to success with tax staff outsourcing☛ upcoming research on what accounting firms that have successfully used outsourcing are doing and lessons learned☛ the content of audit self-study course (automation, artificial intelligence, blockchain, data analytics, data visualization and the future of audit)☛ the approach PwC has used to educate its entire US staff to identify opportunities to leverage technologies.☛ toolkits in In CAS and finance transformation to help finance application and vendor selection for ERP and CPM solutions☛ DE&I research findings from multiple state accounting societies, media, and firm associationsDonny co-chair of the National Conference of Lawyers and CPAs, past chairman of the AICPA's Information Management and Technology Assurance Executive Committee, and former member of its Governing Council, Assurance Services Executive Committee, and numerous other AICPA committees and task forces. He is also a past member of the IFAC Technology Advisory Group. Donny was recognized as one of the Top Thought Leaders in Public Accounting by CPA Practice Advisor from 2012 to 2022, Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting (2013/2014/2017-2021) by Accounting Today, received the 2009-2010 President's Award from the Hawaii Society of CPAs, was named to CPA Technology Advisor's 40 Under 40 list in 2007 & 2009 & 2014, and was also a Hawaii Top High Tech Leader in 2004.Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn/Twitter: @donnyitkhttps://improvetheworld.net******************************ACCOUNTANTSIf you have a business development, sales or growth angle to your role, and are expected to bring in new business, here's a great resource for you:Are you a busy accountant struggling to create more revenue and career opportunities?As an accounting professional, you likely have a business development strategy, selling or work winning dimension to your role and the ability to generate new revenues is what makes you wealthier, more promotable and more valuable to your employers. Many accountants struggle to bring in the kind of work that gets them noticed or makes them promotable. If you're a partner, you're under pressure to show you're worth a seat at the table. If you're below partner level, you know that beyond technical competence, the passport to partnership is the ability to drive...
Glenn Medeiros was born and raised on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. As a teenager, he began a professional career as a singer/songwriter. For the next eight years, Glenn travelled to almost forty countries, selling over seven million records, recording eight albums, almost twenty music videos and writing over 200 songs. In 1994 Glenn moved to Oahu to reach for his childhood dream of being an educator. In three years, he attained a BA in History/Humanities from the UH-West Oahu. Several years later, he received a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Phoenix. After teaching for years as both an elementary and high school teacher in public, Catholic, and private non-denominational schools, Glenn became the Vice Principal at Maryknoll Elementary School. He was later offered to work in the same capacity at Maryknoll High School. After receiving his doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California in 2014, Glenn became a full-time Assistant Professor at Chaminade University in its School of Education. Finally, in 2015, Glenn was offered the position of Head of School at Saint Louis School in Hawaii, where he is now in his fourth year at the helm. In his first year as President at Saint Louis School, Glenn was responsible for overseeing the creation of a new strategic plan that successfully led to the opening of an elementary school in August of 2016. In one short year, enrollment at Saint Louis School grew by over 20 percent. With a focus on building excellence in Academics, Athletics, and the Arts through the use of a blended learning model that balances personalized and 21st Century learning methods of instruction. This, in combination with an added focus on rigor, relevance and relationships, creates an environment conducive to learning for young men. Beyond his responsibility as School President, Dr. Medeiros is a board member of Saint Louis School, Saint Joseph School, the Marianist Center of Hawaii, the Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH), and the Hawaii Society for Technology in Education. He is also a member of the Committee on Culture and the Arts for the City and County of Honolulu, while also volunteering his time as a Major in the Civil Air Patrol as part of Saint Louis School's 77th Squadron. Finally, Glenn is a member of the Knights of Columbus, Lay Marianists, and Maryknoll Affiliates. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US ON Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wherehawaiieats/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherehawaiieats/ #stlouisschool #GlennMedeiros
CC Chung, Educator and 2020 Hawaii Teacher of the Year, talks about how going virtual has impacted the ability to bring community and culture into the classroom and what it means to build community in virtual spaces. Thanks for joining us today on Focus on K-12, EdTech and The Education Experience. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe. If you have any ideas for future guests or you'd like to contact us about the show, please reach out to me on Twitter @dkonopelko. Thanks for tuning in and we will see you next time, as we Focus on K-12. Links to Resources from the Show: Video Podcast
Find out how teachers are keeping up with technology to best deliver online learning. On this edition of Bytemarks Café, explore the ways that the Hawaii Society of Technology in Education are sharing their knowledge through their virtual office hours.
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com Will wellness drive Hawaii's medical tourism industry?. Drs. Melanie Tantisira, Nathan Ehrlich, and Kevin Lye discuss the science behind new technologies in rejuvenative medicine now available to patients in Hawaii. The role of such apropos to the November 2019 Health Span Hawaii Summit and related efforts to further diversify the economy of the state of Hawaii through health travel — a concept which broadly encompasses typical medical tourism — will be discussed, and a pertinent patient procedure will be demonstrated. Dr. Tantisira is an entrepreneur and ophthalmologist specializing in non-invasive cosmetic rejuvenation. She also serves as an assistant clinical professor at JABSOM. Dr. Ehrlich is a naturopath based in Makawao, Maui. He has been a member of the Hawaii Society of Naturopathic Physicians since 1989 and has served as its vice-president for several terms. Kevin is a founding partner of GUILD Consulting, a firm specializing in strategic planning, growth partnerships, and management consulting for enterprises within Hawaii. The host for this episode is Kevin Lye, MD, MBA. The guests for this episode are Melanie Tantisira, MD and Nathan Ehrlich, ND.
Cecilia Chung, otherwise known as CC, is Hawaiʻi's 2020, State Department of Education, Teacher of the Year. In this 5th on the road episode, CC and I dive deep into her thoughts on Ted Dintersmith's film, Most Likely to Succeed, her remarkable education journey, how she became an EdTech Jedi coach, her views on student data, student voice, teacher collaboration and celebration, intentional school design, and the meaning of her selection as our teacher of the year. CC currently teaches and learns with an awesome group of sixth graders at Kaimiloa Elementary School in Ewa Beach, Hawaiʻi. She has also worked as a technology integration coach for grades K-6. She is a proponent of student voice and agency for (all) students and loves dialoguing about this topic with others. CC is passionate about working with other educators; she leads and facilitates a variety of workshops for and with the education community. An alumni of the Hope Street, Hawaii State Teacher Fellow program, she has facilitated education-related data collection and focus groups and worked as one of the planning leads for a complex wide teacher conference called Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teachers and Teaching (ECET2). CC is a strong believer in the importance of elevating and celebrating teachers, encouraging teachers to tell their stories via platforms like Twitter and blog posts. She most recently wrote, “Teachers: You Could Be Anywhere Else,” published on Medium. She is President-Elect for the Hawaii Society for Technology in Education (HSTE). She has monitored and provided content for her school Twitter and Instagram handles. She is a self-proclaimed foodie, an accessible introvert and a bookworm! Her Twitter handle is @MSChung808. Oh yes, and she is my former student, now very special friend. The post 14. Cecilia Chung, Hawaii's Epic Teacher Of The Year appeared first on @MLTSinHawaii .
First up, we have Nathaniel Evslin and Shane Asselstine from the Hawaii Society for Technology in Education to provide us with some recent updates. Then, UAV expert, Ted Ralson from Applied Research Labs at UH and George Purdy on the phone to tell us about the High Altitude Platform Service getting prototyped on Lanai. Stream … Continue reading "Episode 570: HSTE + High Altitude Platform Service – July 31, 2019"
First up, we have Nathaniel Evslin and Shane Asselstine from the Hawaii Society for Technology in Education to provide us with some recent updates. Then, UAV expert, Ted Ralson from Applied Research Labs at UH and George Purdy on the phone to tell us about the High Altitude Platform Service getting prototyped on Lanai. Stream … Continue reading "Episode 570: HSTE + High Altitude Platform Service – July 31, 2019"
Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar presented by Michael Fricano II, October 4, 2014. Michael is a Technology Integration Specialist at Iolani School in Hawaii. He is a Qualified Google Educator, authorized Google Education Trainer, Co-Founder of Edcamp Honolulu, Co-Founder of #edchatHI and a Board Member of the Hawaii Society for Technology in Education (ISTE Affiliate) Session Description: The research process can be dizzying and overwhelming for students. Mismanagement and disorganization can create havoc for student projects! With Google Drive’s built in Research Tool, the Add-Ons gallery, and its useful collaboration features, the research process can be simplified and revolutionized! In this session, participants will learn about these tools and features and will be given time to explore. Lesson ideas, projects, student samples, and a collection of free-to-use resources will also be showcased.
Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar presented by Michael Fricano II, October 4, 2014. Michael is a Technology Integration Specialist at Iolani School in Hawaii. He is a Qualified Google Educator, authorized Google Education Trainer, Co-Founder of Edcamp Honolulu, Co-Founder of #edchatHI and a Board Member of the Hawaii Society for Technology in Education (ISTE Affiliate) Session Description: The research process can be dizzying and overwhelming for students. Mismanagement and disorganization can create havoc for student projects! With Google Drive’s built in Research Tool, the Add-Ons gallery, and its useful collaboration features, the research process can be simplified and revolutionized! In this session, participants will learn about these tools and features and will be given time to explore. Lesson ideas, projects, student samples, and a collection of free-to-use resources will also be showcased.
How does the Hawaii Society for Technology in Education help integrate tech into education? What's the impact on student learning? Next time on Bytemarks Cafe, we'll learn about the non-profit HSTE.