BACC 2523 - ACCOUNTING DATA ANALYTICS

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Accounting data analytics exposes macc students to the role of big data in accounting and the information technology tools and techniques used by accountants and auditors to produce more timely and accurate reports. Topics include advanced excel, data modeling, statistical sampling and cluster analysis, business intelligence, and xbrl generation and analysis.The course will cover data analytics covering four major themes: financial reporting, performance evaluation, audit analytics, and tax. Each theme will include hands-on instruction using commercial and open source software and requires students to complete a related data analysis project. Accounting data analytics is different from other database and information systems courses in that it will show students how to use specific tools to complete projects and develop an analytical mindset with a specific focus on accounting and auditing processes. This is primarily a project-based course. The students will complete three projects, showing their mastery of the tools, decisions, and the steps they followed to reach their conclusions. The final exam would be used to evaluate general understanding of the concepts discussed throughout the semester. There is potential for additional ebl components including field trips if we can work out logistics. I'm currently developing relationships with the accounting firms to bring in local experts and to work on real-world cases.
Academic Career: Graduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Grad LG/SNC Basis

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