Data Analytics: Practical Insights for Today's Accountant
Total Credits: 2 including 2 Auditing - Technical
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- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Accounting and Auditing
- Faculty:
- Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- License:
- Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
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.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- 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
Major Subjects
- Apply new effective tools in business processes
- Better understand how to use data analytics in public accounting engagements
- Identify popular software packages that may be useful for accomplishing data analytics
Course Materials
IMPORTANT_CPE Credit Instructions_Read Before Webcast_Updated_2_2025 (442.6 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Data Analytics: Practical Insights for Today's Accountant Handout (2.6 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA Related Seminars and Products
Chris has been serving the tax and accounting needs of individuals and closely-held businesses since 1998. As a frequent speaker, he has taught a variety of continuing education courses for several state CPA societies. Chris is frequently interviewed by media outlets on a variety of financial, tax, and accounting topics.
Dates
Tue, May 13, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:46pm EDT
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Wed, May 21, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm EDT
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Tue, Jun 03, 2025 - 07:00pm to 08:46pm EDT
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Thu, Jun 12, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:46pm EDT
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:46pm EDT
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 - 04:00pm to 05:46pm EDT
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 - 05:00pm to 06:46pm EDT
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Tue, Aug 12, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:46am EDT
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:46pm EDT
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Tue, Sep 09, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm EDT
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Sat, Sep 27, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:46pm EDT
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Mon, Oct 06, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:46pm EDT
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:46pm EDT
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Tue, Nov 11, 2025 - 07:00pm to 08:46pm EST
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 - 05:00pm to 06:46pm EST
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Wed, Dec 03, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:46am EST
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:46pm EST
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Sat, Dec 27, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm EST
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 - 01:00pm to 02:46pm EST
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 - 07:00pm to 08:46pm EST
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Thu, Jan 29, 2026 - 02:00pm to 03:46pm EST
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Sat, Feb 07, 2026 - 03:00pm to 04:46pm EST
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Fri, Feb 20, 2026 - 04:00pm to 05:46pm EST
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Fri, Mar 06, 2026 - 05:00pm to 06:46pm EST
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Wed, Mar 18, 2026 - 10:00am to 11:46am EDT
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Mon, Apr 06, 2026 - 11:00am to 12:46pm EDT
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Fri, Apr 17, 2026 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm EDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Advanced Preparation NoneCourse Developer
Harp DOC, LLC
Designed For CPAs in public practice or members in industry seeking to better understand how to use data analytics in an audit engagement
Yellow Book No
Original Recording Date 04/2025
Prerequisites Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Date Added to Catalog 03/2025
Additional Information
Complaint Resolution Policy Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
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