Leverage Big Data & Data Analytics to Make Better Decisions Webinar
May 28 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Online
2-Other CPE Credits
Two of the hottest topics in business today are big data and data analysis. What are they? How do they relate to each other? Can they be leveraged in your job or organization? This course will answer these questions and more. For CPAs, the ability to unleash the power of big data and data analytics provides an unprecedented opportunity to enhance their market value.
This course will bring you up to speed on the concepts, nomenclature, applications and tools associated with big data and data analytics. Even more important, you will learn about opportunities to leverage data analytics within your organization.
This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event. Highlights
The key topics that will be covered in this course include:
Reviewing key concepts and nomenclature related to big data and data analytics
Discussion of the impact on organizations
A review of practical applications for Auditors, CFOs & Controllers
Registration
PICPA Member: $79 Nonmember: $104
More Information
Course No. CXOPBI110W2Level: Basic
Prerequisites:
None
Speaker(s)
Bryan Smith
Bryan L. Smith, CPA.CITP, CISA
Bryan is an author and top-rated presenter of numerous courses on technology
related topics for CPAs. He also serves as virtual CIO advisor for CPA firms and
professional service organizations. He focuses on helping firm leaders
understand the issues and opportunities associated with deploying information
technology to improve productivity and enhance client services and increase
profitability.
Professional Experience and Credentials
Past Chair, MACPA Information Technology Task Force
Master of Science in Information Assurance
Past Member, AICPA CITP Credential Committee
Past Treasurer of the Microsoft Project Users Group (Detroit Chapter)
Past Chair, MACPA Leadership Task Force
Regional Director in charge of mid-market technology services for top 10
accounting firm
Executive Manager of top 100 firm serving as Regional Director of
consulting and IT audit services
Former Senior Manager of top 100 firm responsible for developing and
leading IT consulting services group
Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
Member of the Information System Audit and Control Association
Extensive experience in leading world class organizations through mission
critical IT systems deployment