10 Commandments of IT Contracts

10 Commandments of IT Contracts

What should you pay attention to when contracting software development projects or purchasing a service? What is an SLA and how can you enforce them? What are your options when you notice that a project is beginning to fail? If you need to know the answers to these types of questions, this is the course for you. Join Peter Vogel, a Texas attorney who practices in this area and brings his many years of experience to a fast-moving presentation that covers how contract law may apply in the complex world of technology. You'll learn best practices around protecting yourself when outsourcing software contracts, using cloud services, and hear about some famous legal cases and the reasoning behind their decisions.

Designed For

All financial professionals involved in IT related purchases and/or implementations.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the items that affect IT Project completions.
• Describe the key aspects of an IT project schedule.
• Describe the characteristics of a successful R&D project.
• Describe the components of an SLA.
• Define terms such as phishing, ransomware, indemnity, and force majeure.
• Define contract dispute-related terms such as parole evidence, jurisdiction, and venue.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites exist.

Advanced Preparation

No advanced preparation is necessary.

Level of Knowledge

Basic

Instructional Delivery Method

QAS Self Study

CPE Credit

Those who complete this course will receive 1.4 CPE credits.

Field of Study

Business Law - Technical

Registering for this Course 

• Registrations for this course may be processed securely online by clicking the Register button on the course information page.
• Registration can also be done by phone with a TXCPA staff member at 800-428-0272 or 972-687-8500
• All registrations must be accompanied by full payment (check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover) before your space for the course can be reserved. Checks should be sent to:

TXCPA LEARNING DEPARTMENT

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Dallas, TX 75001To register for this program,

Inquiries

For questions, concerns, or complaints: Email CPE Customer Service or call us at 800-428-0272 or 972-687-8500. Staff is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT.

Refunds and Cancellations

Cancellations received prior to the launching of the online program or online subscription are eligible for a full refund by calling 800-428-0272 or 972-687-8500 (option 1). Once the online module has been launched, no refund is available.

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