Software as a Service or SaaS is an emerging trend which derives large customer interest. SaaS is being used in relatively all processing of online information. Software companies must greatly consider the potential impact of this trend to their business relations.

This is a must attend webcast for professionals seeking to understand the fundamentals of SaaS and how it may apply to their company. A panel of IT experts organized by The Knowledge Group will break down the complexities of SaaS focusing on these and other key topics:

- Costs management
- Software licenses
- Data storage practices
- Compliance policies
- Risks assessment
- Security, privacy and legal issues

Join this live webcast by clicking the “Register” button below. Advanced registration is advised as space is limited. Significant discounts apply to early registrants

Course Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: None
Method Of Presentation: Group-Based-Internet
Developer: The Knowledge Group, LLC
Recommended CLE/CPE Hours: 1.75 - 2.0
Important Note: Your State Bar or Accounting Board will make the final determination with respect to continuing education credit. If you are applying for CLE credit in Texas you must register 20 days before the event date or you will not be able to obtain CLE credit.
Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials
Course Code: 104053
Recording Fee: $299 (Please click here for details)
NASBA Sponsor Number: 109004

Proposed Agenda (click here to view more) SEGMENT 1: Mark C. Lehberg, Partner, DLA Piper Due Diligence Service Level Agreements Data - privacy, security, ownership and access Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Term, Termination and Effect of Termination (Transition) SEGMENT 2: Jeffrey M. Kaplan, Managing Director, THINKstrategies, Inc. Vendor proliferation/customer confusion Vendor financial viability/functional capabilities Service selection/strategic sourcing SEGMENT 3: Jay Howell, Partner, BDO Seidman Importance of revenue accounting rules to SaaS companies Why SaaS accounting is different Common SaaS revenue issues Recent and planned accounting rule changes affecting SaaS companies SEGMENT 4: Igor Kantor,  , Deloitte Consulting LLP Data integration across SaaS platforms Convergence of SaaS and on-site Computing Pressure for changing licensing models in the software industry

** Important Notice: More speakers will be added to this event soon. Keep checking back for updates.

Who Should Attend?

- IT Consultants
- Accounting Services Providers
- Administrators
- Business Owners
- IT executives
- Human Resources
- Finance
- Administration managers and executives
- Financial Services Decision Makers
- Presidents
- Accountants
- Lawyers
- Technology Executives
- IT Consulting Firms
- Business Process Consultant

Why Attend?

This is a must attend event for anyone interested in knowing more about Understanding Software as a Service (SaaS).
- Detailed guidance explained by the most qualified key leaders & experts
- Hear directly from key regulators & thought leaders
- Interact directly with panel during Q&A

Disclaimer:
Please note, the event date is firm although it may be subject to change. Please click here for details.

 

 

Understanding Software as a Service (SaaS) 101 LIVE Webcast
Speaker Firms:

Media Partner

The Knowledge Group, LLC is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417. Website: www.nasba.org

We are an approved multi-event sponsor in the state of California. Our provider ID is: 14451. In Texas, Illinois, and Virginia, we submit programs for individual approval in advance. In all other states, once attendance is verified, participants are emailed an official certificate of attendance which they submit to their respective State Bar Associations. Our programs are created with continuing education in mind and are therefore designed to meet the requirements of all State Bar Associations. If you have any questions, please email our CLE coordinator at: info@knowledgecongress.org Important Note: Your State Bar or Accounting Board will make the final determination with respect to continuing education credit. If you are applying for CLE credit in Texas you must register 20 days before the event date or you will not be able to obtain CLE credit. Attention New York Attorneys: This program is approved for CLE credit under New York’s Approved Jurisdiction policy. The Knowledge Group, LLC is an approved sponsor in the state of California, a New York Approved Jurisdiction. This program fulfills the non-traditional format requirement of exceeding 60 minutes in length. Please note only experienced attorneys (more than 2 years) are eligible to receive CLE credit via non-traditional format learning platforms. The Knowledge Group will verify attendance during the webcast via secret words (3 per credit hour) and by auditing attendees log in and log out records. All verification instructions will be provided during the webcast. Once attendance verification requirements have been completed, the attendee will be issued a certificate of attendance be The Knowledge Group for the course with the recommended number of credit hours. The Certificate of Attendance is normally sent via email in 24 hours or less. To Claim Your CLE Credits: The attorney should simply include credits earned via Knowledge Group webcasts when computing the total number of CLE credits completed, and keep the Knowledge Group Certificate of Attendance for a period of at least four (4) years in case of audit. An attorney may count towards her/his New York CLE requirement credit earned through the Approved Jurisdiction policy without notifying the CLE Board. To learn more about New York’s Approved Jurisdiction policy. Please visit: http://www.nycourts.gov/attorneys/cle/approvedjurisdictions.shtml

Enrolled Agents Sponsor ID Number: 760 We have entered into an agreement with the Office of Professional Responsibility, Internal Revenue Service, to meet the requirements of 31 Code of Federal Regulations, section 10.6(g), covering maintenance of attendance records, retention of program outlines, qualifications of instructors, and length of class hours. This agreement does not constitute an endorsement by the Office of Professional Responsibility as to the quality of the program or its contribution to the professional competence of the enrolled individual.

The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcasts produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory, and technology changes across a variety of industries. "We bring together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webinars to study the impact of changing regulations."

Copyright 2009-2010 The Knowledge Group LLC.  All Rights Reserved.  Privacy Policy.

 Upcoming events. Subscribe now.
 General Inquiries: info@knowledgecongress.org
 Registration Questions: register@knowledgecongress.org