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Introduction to Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 8 hours
  • Course by Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
  • Offered by

About

This course covers the foundations of data analytics and how to conduct and apply this to projects in your organization. This includes the following: - What does it mean to have a data-driven mindset? Having the right mindset will allow you to understand the problem that needs to be solved and make or recommend appropriate data-driven decisions in the context of the organization’s strategy and technologies. - What are the key considerations when identifying, establishing, and implementing a data analytics project? This course introduces and discusses important concepts and considerations, so you are ready to be effective no matter how your organization or industry changes. This includes everything from framing the problem and defining the scope, to understanding organizational requirements and gaps, to effectively working with key stakeholders. - What is the required technical knowledge you need so that you can understand data? Whether the data you’re looking at is financial or non-financial data, structured or unstructured, you need to understand the language of data analytics so that you can communicate effectively with colleagues and add value when using data analytics in your organization. By completing this course, you will be in a better position to ask the right questions, add greater value, and improve the quality of services to your stakeholders.

Modules

Lesson 1

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Learning goals

1 Videos

  • Introduction to data analytics

Lesson 2

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Lesson 2 assessment

2 Discussions

  • Option 1: Using an analytical and data-driven mindset
  • Option 2: Organizational value

2 Videos

  • Digital mindset
  • Analytical and data-driven mindset

1 Readings

  • Discussion prompt instructions

Lesson 3

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Lesson 3 assessment

1 Videos

  • Framing the problem

Lesson 4

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Lesson 4 assessment

1 Videos

  • Common types of data analytics projects

Lesson 5

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Lesson 5 assessment

2 Videos

  • Evaluating organizational capabilities
  • Requirements, deliverables, and additional factors

1 Readings

  • Additional resources

Lesson 1

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Lesson 1 assessment

1 Discussions

  • Dimensions of data

3 Videos

  • Understanding data and the 6 Vs
  • Data quality, reliability, and cleansing
  • Feature engineering

Lesson 2

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Lesson 2 assessment

1 Videos

  • Qualitative and quantitative data

Lesson 3

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Lesson 3 assessment

1 Discussions

  • What types and categories of data do you work with?

2 Videos

  • Structured and unstructured data - Part 1
  • Structured and unstructured data - Part 2

Lesson 1

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Lesson 1 assessment

1 Discussions

  • Data analytics and data science in your organization

2 Videos

  • Data analytics and data science
  • Modeling and four types of data analytics projects

Lesson 2

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Lesson 2 assessment

2 Videos

  • Tools for data management
  • Data life cycle and visualization

Lesson 3

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Lesson 3 assessment

1 Videos

  • Data governance, security, and privacy

Conclusion

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Key learnings and next steps

1 Videos

  • Course conclusion

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Discover the foundations of data analytics tailored for accounting professionals in this engaging course by Coursera. Dive into a data-driven mindset, learn to frame and implement data projects, and acquire essential technical skills to understand both financial and non-financial data. Enhance your ability to ask the right questions and add value to your organization over 480 minutes of foundational content. Ideal for those seeking to improve stakeholder services, with a starter subscription available.

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