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K2’s Next Level Home Networking


Total Credits: 1 including 1 Information Technology - Technical

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ACPEN Industry Institute |  Technology
Faculty:
Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
1 Hour
License:
Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

Dates
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Description

In this two-hour course, accounting professionals and technology enthusiasts will explore advanced home networking concepts to support remote work and modern digital needs. Learn to select prosumer-grade hardware, configure multi-SSID networks, and integrate functionalities like VPNs, media servers, and remote file access to boost productivity and security. Discover cutting-edge technologies, including SPF+ (10G networking), to future-proof your setup for data-intensive workflows. With practical demonstrations and relevant use cases, this session equips you with the tools to optimize your home network for efficiency, security, and scalability.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • List at least one prosumer-grade networking hardware brand for enhancing home office performance and security
  • Identify how isolating your work, personal, and guest networks can enhance information security
  • Define at least three advanced networking functionalities, including VPNs, remote file access, media servers, VLANs, and SFP+
  • List at least to high-speed networking technologies that can help to future-proof home networks

Major Subjects
  • Explanation of common network services such as file sharing, VPN's, media servers, and network isolation using multiple SSIDs
  • Hardware options and examples of solutions for every budget
  • Tips and tricks for rebuilding your home network to meet your needs today and into the future

Course Materials

Faculty

Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA's Profile

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

Tue, Jun 17, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
Thu, Jun 26, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
Tue, Jul 15, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Wed, Jul 30, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Tue, Aug 05, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Sat, Aug 23, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
Wed, Sep 03, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
Sat, Sep 20, 2025 - 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT
Fri, Oct 10, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Tue, Oct 28, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Fri, Nov 07, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST
Wed, Nov 19, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST
Thu, Dec 04, 2025 - 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM EST
Thu, Dec 18, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Sat, Dec 27, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
Tue, Jan 13, 2026 - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST
Fri, Jan 30, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST
Tue, Feb 03, 2026 - 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM EST
Fri, Feb 20, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Tue, Mar 10, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Fri, Mar 27, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
Thu, Apr 02, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 - 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT
Fri, May 08, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Tue, May 26, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites Basic understanding of home networking, IT concepts, and familiarity with remote work tools and software solutions
Advanced Preparation  None
Designed For Business professionals seeking to optimize their home network solution
Original Recording Date

2025

 


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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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