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Open-source Automation

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Friday, June 27, 2025

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08:00 AM America/New York

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Open-source Automation

Python is the most popular and most in demand programming language in the world (https://www.tiobe.com/tiobe-index/). Python is used by large institutions, such as BlackRock and Accenture, to startups. It is used to in everything from automation, Excel macros, web development, machine learning, and everything in between. In this course, you’ll write your own Python program to  automate daily accounting task, such as reconciliations. Then learn how to schedule autonomous execution of Python programs on a Windows PC using Windows TaskScheduler.  No server access needed! Learn how to truly automate the boring and mundane with Python while understanding the why and how of what you did.

Participants will:·    

Program a reconciliation program using popular open-source packages

Schedule the python reconciliation program to automatically run on a set schedule using a Windows PC and  Windows Task Scheduler whether the user is logged on or not

 

Participants will earn 8.0 CPE credit

Field of Study: Computer Software & App

 

Additional Information

Prerequisites: Basic computer knowledge

Who Should Attend: Everyone

Advanced Preparation: None

Program Level: Beginner

Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

 

Refunds and Cancellations: Requests for refunds must be received in writing 24 hours before the start of the first session and will be subject to a cancellation fee. No refunds will be granted after the start of the session. For more information regarding refund, complaint, and/or program cancellation policies please contact neal@py4.work. Py4 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 submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.com

Dr. Neal M. Snow

I've been programming and teaching Python for over a decade. I've taught Python at undergraduate and graduate programs at a top 50 university and executive education programs for the world's largest asset management firm. I also use Python daily as a data science researcher and academic publishing in Review of Finance, Journal of Information Systems, and Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance.