Data Analytics: Practical Insights for Today's Accountant
Total Credits: 2 including 2 Auditing - Technical
- Average Rating:
- 41
- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Accounting and Auditing
- Faculty:
- Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- License:
Description
This session explores tools and techniques that can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of client engagements and business processes using data analysis tools. We will introduce some of today’s popular and software tools and examine the AICPA’s Five-step approach to incorporating data analytics into public accounting engagements.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Apply new effective tools in business processes
- Better understand how to use data analytics in public accounting engagements
- Identify popular software packages that may be useful for accomplishing data analytics.
Major Subjects
- Explore new tools and client engagement techniques using data analytics
- Introduction of popular software tools
- Examine the AICPA’s Five-Step Approach to data analytics in an audit engagement.
Course Materials
Important CPA Credit Instructions READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (487.5 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Data Analytics: Practical Insights for Today's Accountant Handout (4.8 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA Related Seminars and Products
Chris has been serving the tax and accounting needs of individuals and closely-held businesses since 1998. As a frequent speaker, he has taught a variety of continuing education courses for several state CPA societies. Chris is frequently interviewed by media outlets on a variety of financial, tax, and accounting topics.
Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Advanced Preparation NoneCourse Developer
Van Der Aa Tax Ed, LLC
Designed For
CPAs in public practice or members in industry seeking to better understand how to use data analytics in an audit engagement
Yellow Book No
Original Recording Date 05/01/2023
Prerequisites
Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Date Added to Catalog 02/08/2023
Additional Information
Complaint Resolution Policy Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
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