A foundation in accounting analytics with an emphasis on data preparation, visualisation and analysis using common data analytics tools such as Excel, Power BI and SPSS.
| Paper title | Special Topic: Introduction to Accounting Analytics |
|---|---|
| Paper code | ACFI299 |
| Subject | Accountancy and Finance |
| EFTS | 0.1500 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Second Semester |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $863.25 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $4,276.80 |
- Prerequisite
- ACCT 102 and BSNS 112
- Schedule C
- Commerce
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- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Critical thinking, Information literacy, Independent learning, Specialist Business Knowledge, Written Communication, Oral Communication, Team work
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.- Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to:
- Develop an accounting analytic mind-set
- Extract, transform, and prepare accounting data for further analysis using data analytics tools.
- Demonstrate competence in using data analytics tools such as Excel, Power BI and SPSS software to accounting analytics problems.
- Apply visualisation techniques to interpret and communicate the results of accounting related analysis.
- Apply statistical techniques to examine company and industry trends and unusual patterns in accounting data, interpret and communicate the results to appropriate audiences.
