ACCT 642 - Data Analytics in Accounting II

Units: 3
Advanced data analytics and data visualization tools and techniques applied in accounting, auditing or taxation. Cases on financial statement analysis, cost and performance analysis, auditing, taxation, fraud examination using data analytics software, forecasting, and robotic process automation for accounting processes.

Prerequisites: ACCT 641.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Apply advanced data analytics in accounting, auditing or taxation using Excel.
Apply advanced data analytics and data visualization in accounting, auditing or taxation using Tableau.
Apply ETL (extract, transform and load relevant data) in accounting, auditing or taxation.
Apply statistical analysis techniques, regression and machine learning for predictive analytics and forecasting in accounting.
Apply robotic process automation for accounting processes.