K2's 2024 Standard Technology Conference

Stephen M. Yoss, Jr., CPA, MS

Stephen M. Yoss, Jr., MS, CPA, is a seasoned partner at Devmatics, LLC, where his expertise in technology-driven solutions transforms businesses. At Devmatics, he leads the development of custom software, mobile applications, and automation processes that cater to the unique needs of various organizations. With a knack for leveraging technology to reduce costs and enhance efficiency, Stephen empowers companies to reengineer their business practices for optimal performance.
Beginning his tech journey at age ten and launching his first IT venture at thirteen, Stephen's lifelong dedication to technology is evident. He's a respected authority in the field, sharing his knowledge on topics from cloud computing to data analysis with professionals worldwide.
Beyond his role in technology and accounting, Stephen is also a certified pyrotechnician involved in major firework events across the country. He resides in Big Bear Lake, California, where he balances his professional pursuits with his creative passions.

 

Lawrence A. McClelland, MBA, JD

Mac McClelland, an attorney and accounting professional, is an associate of K2 Enterprises of Hammond, Louisiana, and Network Management Group of Hutchinson, Kansas.

Mac was formerly the director of the Centre for Financial Studies at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand, where he lived and worked for seven years from 1990 to 1997. He was also a member of the faculty of the Advanced Business Programme, ranked in the top 100 MBA programs in the world by The Economist, specializing in business strategy and strategic management accounting.

He gained his practical experience in information systems with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and has an established practice in business and technology consulting. Mac has taught hundreds of continuing professional education seminars to accountants and business managers in the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and Southeast Asia. His presentations are highly rated, and he has won several awards for teaching excellence.

Mac has been published in leading business and practitioner journals, including Tax Ideas, Computers in Accounting, Journal of Accounting Education, Chartered Accountants Journal of New Zealand, and the top-rated Journal of Accounting Research.