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22SR-P018: K2's Data Analytics for Accountants and Auditors (Virtual)

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
9:00am - 12:30pm Central Time
4 CPE (4 technical)

Alternate dates & more options

  • Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - Webinar

In the world of "Big Data," virtually all business professionals have become data analysts to some extent. That's particularly true in the field of auditing, where internal and external auditors are increasingly turning to data analytics to identify situations requiring follow-up and investigation. Those who understand how to take advantage of various tools to assist in these efforts benefit by conducting more thorough analyses and achieving superior results in less time. Learn about tools and techniques you can use for more thorough data analyses. The discussion includes Excel as a data analysis tool, multiple Excel add-ins and Microsoft's Power BI application.

Major subjects

  • Four types of data analytics
  • Situations in which data analytics is useful in auditing environments
  • Opportunities to use Excel to analyze audit data
  • Business intelligence vs. data analytics
  • Correlation vs. causation
  • Power Query, Power BI and other tools for data analysis

Learning objective(s)

  • List the four types of data analytics and identify situations in which each can be useful in auditing environments
  • Identify opportunities to use features in Excel to analyze data in the context of auditing
  • Distinguish between Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
  • Differentiate between correlation and causation
  • Cite examples of how Power Query, Power BI and other tools can streamline and enhance Data Analytics

Who should take this program?

CPAs in all sectors and industries

Fees

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More program information

Instructor Tommy Stephens, CPA, CITP, CGMA
Location Online
Area
of study
Information technology
Field(s)
of study
Information Technology - Technical (4.0)
Level Intermediate
Format Group Internet Based
Sponsor Minnesota Society of CPAs
NASBA ID#: 139884
Prerequisites Prereq. Basic knowledge of technology strategy and standards recommended.
Advance
prep
None
Cancellation
policy
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If you have questions about this event, please call us at 952-831-2707.