Self-Study Course Details
Course 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.

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.
Learning Objectives
  • Identify new effective tools in business processes.
  • Recognize how to use data analytics in public accounting engagements.
  • Identify popular software packages that may be useful for accomplishing data analytics
Prerequisites
  • None
Advanced Preparation

None

Author Details
  • Chris Harper
    Chris Harper

    Chris Harper, CPA, MBA is the Director of Education at Hungerford Nichols and an affiliate instructor of accounting for Grand Valley State University. A frequent speaker and instructor, Chris has taught a variety of continuing education courses on accounting, tax, and finance topics.

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