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Thursday, March 4, 2027 Live Webcast

The Controllers Role in Data Analytics and Big Data (X4-7770077)

10:00 AM - 11:20 AM EDT
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1.5 CPE Credits in AA

OVERVIEW

Today’s economy and all of the digital enhancements have impacted the way companies engage with their customers as well as how the company manages their internal practices. The business control function needs to keep pace. The rising importance of analytical capability is critical when defining the role of the modern controller. Execution of analytics can vary but there are still key questions that must be asked. What are the options and what we need to understand to decide the best way forward? This course focuses on the value that can be brought by the Controller when becoming involved with data analytics powered by technology and also Big Data. The digitized world we live in has made it important for the Controller function to evolve and take on this advanced task.

DESIGNED FOR

Anyone who performs audit or other attest services

BENEFITS

  • Describe the potential impact of risks faced by public accountants when performing audit and other attest services  
  • Explain the results of the findings and recommendations made by the Center for Audit Quality and PCAOB as an outcome from quality control reviews
  • Recall common peer review deficiencies in all types of attest engagements 
  • Apply best practices for ensuring professional, technical, regulatory and ethical standards for various audit and other attest services

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Applying professional skepticism to ensure quality work
  • Meaningful risk assessment when designing work programs for various levels of services
  • Proper planning and supervision of all engagements
  • Accountant responsibilities for evaluating internal control
  • Strengthening analytic procedures to support conclusions
  • Complying with the Code of Professional Conduct and quality management standards 

COURSE LEVEL

Basic

PREREQUISITES

None

ADVANCE PREPARATION

None

INSTRUCTOR

Lynn Fountain

Lynn Fountain, CGMA, CRMA, M.B.A.

AICPA

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PRICING

$79.00 - Member

$99.00 - Nonmember

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Note: Online pre-registration will close on March 4 at 9:30 AM.

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