Data Analytics for Accounting
Course #: AF 317
Description:
The professional accounting industry is undergoing a major shift from recent technological advances. The new skillset that is becoming more important for nearly every aspect of business is analyzing large amounts of data to find actionable insights, i.e., data analytics.The course will discuss concepts and applications involving the analysis of data sources - large and small to facilitate decision making. Students will follow the ''IMPACT'' model i.e. Identify the questions; Master the data; Perform the test plan; Address and refine results; Communicate insights; and, Track outcomes. Software in the course would involve: Microsoft Track [i.e. Excel, Power Query, Power BI]. Application tools such as Pivot tables, Excel formulas, applied statistics and visualization applications will be included. Additionally, Structured Query Language [SQL] will be considered. Data from real companies, such as Lending Club will be used in analyses.
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: MSIS 110
Offered in:
2025 Spring
| Section | Class Number | Schedule/Time | Instructor | Location | |
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| 01 | 10565 | Th 5:30 - 8:15 pm |
TBD | University Hall Y04-4140 | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity:
30
Enrolled:
0
Status:
Open
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisite: MSIS 110 - Open to College of Management students only. Non MGT major degree students in partner programs may register for this course starting 12/16/2024. Guest students and non-partner program students may submit registration requests starting 1/6/25
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