Due to the proliferation of data, data analytics has become essential in helping businesses gain insights and make decisions. The purpose of this course is to prepare students for performing data analytics work in the accounting profession. Students will become familiar with basic concepts in data analytics and develop a stronger analytics mindset. Students will also learn how to process data and perform descriptive, diagnostic and predictive analyses. The course emphasizes on providing students with hands-on experience with a variety of popular data analytics tools/software, including Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx and their applications in accounting, auditing, and taxation. The course will also explore the application of some advanced technologies such as AI, blockchain and cloud computing in the accounting field. In addition, the course will direct students? efforts at obtaining professional certificates in NetSuite, Tableau, and Alteryx. The course is highly practical. Credits: 3

Prerequisites: ACCT2060, ACCT3030