Analytics and Big Data for Accountants

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Instructor

Marc
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Marc Hamilton

Bio

Marc Hamilton is a strategy-oriented finance executive with proven successes in change management.  Mr. Hamilton has over 30 years of extensive practical experiences with data analytics, process design and technology implementation. His roles have provided broad exposure to functional, operational and management challenges facing organizations in the era of systems intelligence.

As a technologist CPA, Mr. Hamilton frequently speaks from his experiences on big data, data science, artificial intelligence and the developing Blockchain infrastructure.  He also frequently presents AICPA cybersecurity content.

Mr. Hamilton holds a Masters in Tax Accounting from the University of Alabama and practiced with both Deloitte & KPMG before moving into a business and industry roles including VP of Taxation, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer.

Analytics is the new force driving business. Tools have been created to measure program impacts and ROI, visualize data and business processes, and uncover the relationship between key performance indicators, many utilizing the unprecedented amount of data now flowing into organizations. In this course you will discuss leading-edge topics in analytics and finance in a session that is packed with useful tips and practical guidance that you can apply immediately.

Learning Objectives

Deal with major trends in predictive analytics, optimization, correlation of metrics, and big data. Interpret and manage new trends in analytics techniques affecting your organization. Utilize new tools for data analytics. Critically interpret analytic reports and advise decision makers. Identify how Big Data can be misused even when there is no intent to do harm

Major Topics

Evidence-based techniques for finding or generating data, selecting key performance indicators, isolating program effects Relating data to return on investment, financial values, and executive decision making Data sources including surveys, interviews, customer satisfaction, engagement, and operational data Visualizing and presenting complex results Ethics and privacy with Big Data

CPE Credits Available

8 CPE

8: Finance

Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

Basic

Professional Area of Focus

Financial Analysis

Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

None

Intended Audience

CFOs, controllers, treasurers, and other financial managers