The economy is putting pressure on companies everywhere to consider carefully their spending patterns. There is no way management can return to the lavish spending of 2007 and most of 2008. The question now seems to be where to cut and often, IT is an easy target. IT is commonly a poorly understood and poorly leveraged department where seemingly thousands of dollars are expensed with little or no understanding of the value provided. In addition, regrettably, sometimes the IT department is least able to communicate their own value.
This presentation considers a number of topics related to IT budgeting and cost management. Specifically, we look at:
And of course, there will be time at the end for questions and discussion.
A panel discussion led by Steve Jordan of Paperless Environments. Included on the panel are Debbie Brockley, CPA, with LaPorte, Sehrt, Romig & Hand, CPA's; Kelsey Funes, with the law firm Phelps Dunbar, LLP; and Jeffrey Aucoin, with Postlethwaite & Netterville,APAC.
Some of the topics to be covered include:
The economic stimulus plan and the uncertainty created by President Obama's potential tax legislation have affected current tax planning. This session will cover the current changes in tax regulations and policy along with the proposals that will likely be included in the President's tax package.
An integrated series of topics including: