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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.

Dates
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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

Faculty

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA's Profile

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
Wed, May 21, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm EDT
Tue, Jun 03, 2025 - 07:00pm to 08:46pm EDT
Thu, Jun 12, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:46pm EDT
Wed, Jun 25, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:46pm EDT
Thu, Jul 03, 2025 - 04:00pm to 05:46pm EDT
Tue, Jul 15, 2025 - 05:00pm to 06:46pm EDT
Tue, Aug 12, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:46am EDT
Wed, Aug 27, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:46pm EDT
Tue, Sep 09, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm EDT
Sat, Sep 27, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:46pm EDT
Mon, Oct 06, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:46pm EDT
Mon, Oct 27, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:46pm EDT
Tue, Nov 11, 2025 - 07:00pm to 08:46pm EST
Wed, Nov 19, 2025 - 05:00pm to 06:46pm EST
Wed, Dec 03, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:46am EST
Sat, Dec 13, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:46pm EST
Sat, Dec 27, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm EST
Mon, Jan 12, 2026 - 01:00pm to 02:46pm EST
Tue, Jan 13, 2026 - 07:00pm to 08:46pm EST
Thu, Jan 29, 2026 - 02:00pm to 03:46pm EST
Sat, Feb 07, 2026 - 03:00pm to 04:46pm EST
Fri, Feb 20, 2026 - 04:00pm to 05:46pm EST
Fri, Mar 06, 2026 - 05:00pm to 06:46pm EST
Wed, Mar 18, 2026 - 10:00am to 11:46am EDT
Mon, Apr 06, 2026 - 11:00am to 12:46pm EDT
Fri, Apr 17, 2026 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm EDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Advanced Preparation None
Course 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

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Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
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