24SR-P022: K2's Data Analytics for Accountants and Auditors (Virtual)
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
9:00am - 12:30pm Central Time
4 CPE (4 technical)
In the world of big data, virtually all business professionals have become data analysts. That’s particularly true in auditing, where internal and external auditors increasingly turn to data analytics to identify situations requiring follow-up and investigation. Those who understand how to use tools to assist in these efforts benefit by conducting more thorough analyses and achieving superior results in less time. Learn about various tools and techniques you can use for more thorough data analyses, including Excel, Excel add-ins and Microsoft Power BI.
Major subjects
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Importance of data analytics in modern business environments
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Generating and interpreting data analytics using applications such as Microsoft Office Excel and Microsoft's Power BI platform
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Regression analysis to create and validate forecasts and projections
Learning objective(s)
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List the four types of data analytics and identify situations in which each can be useful in auditing environments
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Identify opportunities to use features in Excel to analyze data in the context of auditing
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Distinguish between business intelligence and data analytics
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Differentiate between correlation and causation
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Cite examples of how Power Query, Power BI and other tools can streamline and enhance data analytics
Who should take this program?
Practitioners and business executives who need to know more about data analytics
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