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Data, Predictive Analytics and Business Intelligence for Controllers/CFOs

If you have questions about this event, please call us at 952-831-2707.

Monday, March 31, 2025
9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Central
4 CPE (1.5 technical, 2.5 non-technical)

Course code: 24WA-771C
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Online registration is not available due to server maintenance. Please call 952-831-2707 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Central to register.

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The Accountant role is evolving from data aggregation to knowledge extraction, with a significant emphasis on understanding and leveraging technological advancements. In this era of rapid digital transformation, it is crucial for accountants to grasp the shift towards more analytical roles, learn the tools, and integrate Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Analytics (DA) in their organization and daily practices. This course will focus on raising the accountant's awareness of BI and DA practices, the impact of AI technologies like ChatGPT, and how these can benefit their organization. By embracing these technologies, accountants can enhance their value proposition by transitioning from traditional accounting roles to becoming strategic advisors and decision-makers.

Major subjects

  • DA and BI relationship to accountant value.
  • Current trends in BI and DA, including the emergence of AI tools like ChatGPT.
  • The changing accountant roles: data analyst, data scientist, and data storyteller, with an emphasis on how ChatGPT can be utilized in these capacities.
  • Obtaining datasets to compare and contrast with their organization's data, and how ChatGPT can assist in analyzing and interpreting this data.
  • BI tools and the inclusion of AI technologies such as ChatGPT to streamline processes and improve analytical capabilities.

Learning objectives

  • Understand how AI, BI, and DA will impact the Accounting function and positions.
  • Comprehend the business purpose for adopting AI technologies, including ChatGPT, and their role in enhancing BI and DA applications.
  • Identify resources in the AI, BI, DA journey, with a focus on integrating ChatGPT for advanced data analysis and customer interaction.
  • Recognize current trends in technology that are shaping the future of accounting.
  • Learn how to leverage ChatGPT for automating routine tasks, generating insights from data, and improving decision-making processes.

Who should take this program?

  • Accounting Managers, Controllers, CFOs

Pricing

Standard Member Fee $129.00
checkmark Standard Nonmember Fee $129.00
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Online registration is not available due to server maintenance. Please call 952-831-2707 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Central to register.

More program information

Instructor James Lindell, CPA, CSP, CGMA, MBA
Location Online
Area
of study
Management
Field(s)
of study
Business Management & Organization - Non-Technical (1.0)
Computer Software & Applications - Non-Technical (1.5)
Information Technology - Technical (1.5)
Level Intermediate
Format Group Internet Based
Sponsor Business Professionals' Network, Inc.
NASBA ID#: 107810
Prerequisites Prereq. None
Advance
prep
None
Cancellation
policy
Receive a full refund if you cancel at least four business days before the event start date.
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If you have questions about this event, please call us at 952-831-2707.