AICPA. Analytics and Big Data for Accountants

Wiley, 2018. - 208 p. - ISBN: 1119512336Analytics is the new force driving business. Tools have been created to measure program impacts and ROI, visualize data and business processes, and uncover the relationship between key performance indicators, many using the unprecedented amount of data now flowing into organizations. Featuring updated examples and surveys, this dynamic CPE course covers leading-edge topics in analytics and finance in a session that is packed with useful tips and practical guidance you can apply immediately.Learning Objectives
This course will prepare you to:Deal with major trends in predictive analytics, optimization, correlation of metrics, and big data.
Interpret and manage new trends in analytics techniques affecting your organization.
Use new tools for data analytics.
Critically interpret analytics reports and advise decision makers.Key TopicsEvidence-based techniques for finding or generating data, selecting key performance indicators, isolating program effects
Relating data to return on investment, financial values, and executive decision making
Data sources including surveys, interviews, cu