Accounting Data Analytics

Catalog description

As data analytics, Big Data, and information technologies continue to permeate virtually every aspect of companies' decision-making processes and business operations, our students' employers, such as the Big 4 accounting firms, consistently express their desire to hire individuals with strong data skills. The knowledge and skills imparted by this course are essential to provide our students with a competitive edge in the job market. This course serves as an introduction to data analytical theory and places a particular focus on the practical applications of data analytics within the realm of accounting. Emphasizing hands-on problem-solving capabilities, the course aims to cultivate students' abilities to apply analytical tools effectively and, more importantly, to foster an analytics-oriented mindset in accounting and auditing. Additionally, the course delves into the exploration of emerging technologies relevant to various facets of the accounting field.