Chapter 3: Data and Analytics

In this section

• Data Analytics for BAR: Tools and Techniques
  Explore fundamental data analytics methods, tools, and best practices for Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR), with guidance to identify outliers, trends, and actionable insights in financial data.
• Integrating Data from Multiple Sources
  Explore practical, step-by-step strategies for merging diverse financial and operational data sets while ensuring data completeness and reliability.
• Automations, RPA, and Cloud Platforms
  Explore how automation, robotic process automation, and cloud platforms transform financial analysis, enhance data accuracy, and streamline reporting in the CPA environment.
• Ensuring Data Integrity and Accuracy
  Learn essential controls, validation methods, and error-checking procedures to ensure data integrity and accuracy in financial and managerial accounting contexts.