Analytics and Big Data for Accountants (111261A-15)
Description
Analytics 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
utilizing the unprecedented amount of data now flowing into
organizations. In this course you will discuss leading-edge topics in
analytics and finance in a session that is packed with useful tips and
practical guidance that you can apply immediately.
Learning Objectives
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
Utilize new tools
for data analytics
Critically interpret analytic reports and advise
decision makers
Major Topics
Evidence-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, customer satisfaction,
engagement, and operational data
Visualizing and presenting complex
results
Course Level
Basic
CPE Field of Study
Finance
8
Location
Loyola Graduate Center
2034 Greenspring Dr Lutherville-Timonium, MD21093US