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Monday, March 16, 2020 Webcast

Data Analytics & Business Intelligence: What You Should Know (X2-12272)

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

Webcast


8 CPE Credits in CS

OVERVIEW

One of the hottest trends in business today is the application of the new generation of data analysis and business intelligence (BI) tools to make better business decisions. The demand for CPA professionals to be able to apply these tools is increasing every day. Don’t be left behind! This course will bring you up to speed on the concepts, nomenclature, applications and tools associated with data analytics and business intelligence. You owe it to yourself as a CPA professional to attend this course. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

DESIGNED FOR

Any CPA who wants to keep up with current data analysis trends that directly affect the accounting profession.

BENEFITS

After attending this course you will:

  • Understand the value of data analytics and BI in today's fast paced marketplace
  • Have a solid understanding of the concepts and nomenclature to prepare you for "the discussion"
  • Learn about the powerful application of these tools for auditors, CFOs and business decision makers
  • Know about the more popular tools that are being used today for data analytics and business intelligence

HIGHLIGHTS

The key topics that will be covered in this course include:

  • Understanding key concepts and nomenclature related to data analytics and BI
  • Review of practical applications for Auditors, CFOs & Controllers
  • Powerful and popular data analytic and BI tools
  • Dashboards - the new reporting model
  • A real-life case study from start to finish

COURSE LEVEL

Basic

PREREQUISITES

None

ADVANCE PREPARATION

None

INSTRUCTOR

Bryan Smith

Bryan L. Smith, CPA.CITP, CISA

CPA Crossings, LLC

Bryan is the co-founder of CPA Crossings, LLC, (est. 2001), which specializes in helping accounting, tax and financial professionals leverage technology to increase the quality and efficiency of their services.

He has extensive knowledge and experience in proper Excel design techniques as well as helping CPAs build spreadsheets that are accurate. As a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Bryan has spent a considerable amount of time auditing and validating thousands of Excel spreadsheets. He has developed various data analysis and Microsoft Power BI courses and provides coaching services to various organizations to train and coach staff on proper data analysis techniques.

Bryan, who has a Master of Science in Information Assurance, is a member of the Information System Audit and Control Association and is a past chair of task forces for the Michigan Association of CPAs.

PRICING

$199.00 - Member

$199.00 - Nonmember

$0.00 - Student Member

$0.00 - CPA Candidate Member

Pre-Registration Closed

Online pre-registration for this event is now closed.

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

Print a registration form

COURSE DEVELOPER

CPA Crossings