2.0 CPE Today’s economy and all of the digital enhancements have impacted the way companies engage with their customers as well as how the company manages their internal practices. The business control function needs to keep pace.
The rising importance of analytical capability is critical when defining the role of the modern controller. Execution of analytics can vary but there are still key questions that must be asked. What are the options and what we need to understand to decide the best way forward?
This course focuses on the value that can be brought by the Controller when becoming involved with data analytics powered by technology and also Big Data. The digitized world we live in has made it important for the Controller function to evolve and take on this advanced task.
Learning Objectives
- Explore the Controller’s increasing role in data analytics.
- Discover and examine the surge in Big Data.
- Explore and evaluate the process of Big Data Analytics.
- Examine the benefits and challenges of Big Data Analytics.
- Identify sources of Big Data Technology.
- Explore examples of big data use for analysis.
- Recognize and review the overall impact of Big Data.
- Identify actions the Controller can take to accelerate data analysis.
Last updated/reviewed: March 9, 2024
Included In Certifications
This course is included in the following Certification Programs:
22 CoursesThe Controllership Series Certification
- The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Elevating the Role
- The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Strategic and Annual Planning
- The Controllership Series: The Controllers Role in Financial Forecasting
- The Controllership Series: Future Role of the Controller – Part 1
- The Controllership Series: Future Role of the Controller – Part 2
- The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Cash and Investments
- ASC 842 Accounting for Leases - Deep Dive
- The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Inventory Part 1
- The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Inventory Part 2 - Inventory Valuation, Physical Inventory Methods and Inventory fraud
- The Controllership Series: Overhead, Direct and Indirect Costs and Allocation Methods
- The Controllership Series: Financial Statement Preparation and Presentation
- The Controllership Series: The Controllers Role in the Procurement Function
- The Controllership Series: The Role of The Controller in ESG
- The Controllership Series: The Controllers Role in Pro Forma Financials
- The Controllership Series: The Controllers Role in Data Analytics and Big Data
- The Controllership Series: Introduction to the Financial Close Process
- The Controllership Series: Managerial Accounting Basics and Cost Principles
- The Controllership Series: Sales, Collections and Customer Credit
- The Controllership Series: Addressing Cash Flow and Forecasting Uncertainty
- The Controllership Series: The Controller’s Skillset
- The Controllership Series: The Controllers Role in Internal Controls
- Tools for The Controllership Series Certificate
36 Reviews (200 ratings)
Reviews
Anonymous
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I like the depth of detail on data analysis that was dove into by the presenter
Anonymous
(Director of Capital Accounting)
Lynn created another great course that is timely and presented in an effective manner. As company's enter the world of AI and Business Intelligence the management and effectiveness of the data will be most important in decision making.
Anonymous
(accountant)
good presenter; clear and concise. Gives good examples.
Good to know the controller's increasing role in data analytics. Understanding big data and learning about the process, and the impact was very helpful
Anonymous
(Snr Accounting Consultant, CPA)
Professor Lynn - another great course from you as usual. You make every course you teach interesting and easy to absorb even if it is the first time one is learning about that subject matter. Thank you.
Maxwell Hassenstein
( at NeoGenomics)
Big Data is becoming a prominent role in corporations and the material did a good job succinctly detailing the benefits of big data analytics and the controllers role in applying them.
Anonymous
(Consultant)
Data analytics can be used in various industries, including business, healthcare, finance, marketing, and more, to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance decision-making.
Anonymous
()
There were some interesting statistics in this course and I learned things that I didn't know before, but I found this course to be a little dry and my mind wandered a lot.
Anonymous
(Finance Manager)
Thorough introduction to data analytics. Course emphasizes the importance of data analytics in the Controller role and provides insights and examples throughout.
Anonymous
(Accounting Manager)
Great overview of Big Data and how data analytics are used in todays business world and what it means for the future of the Controller's role.
Anonymous
(None)
Solid overview of big data. Provided helpful details of what it is, how it's used, why it's valuable, and what role the controller can play.
Anonymous
(Consultant)
We use data mining tools as auditors, but it is interesting to think how industry uses these tools as well to optimize business functions.
Andrew DeLorme
( at Allscripts)
This is a course that provides helpful knowledge for big data analytics and its potential uses in the business and accounting worlds.
Anonymous
(Compass Consultant)
Great overview of Big Data and its relevance to companies today. Helpful to understand the various terms and why they are relevant.
Jordan Chitwood
(CFO at Butler's Pantry)
For a topic that can be complex and difficult to dive into, this course does a great job of introducing it at an easy level.
Michael Johansen
(Senior Accountant at Woodard & Curran)
Wonderful course that provided a great high-level overview of Big Data and its implications for the accounting manager.
Anonymous
(Accountant)
I honestly thought this information is very interesting. Certainly an advocate for technological improvements.
Sean Searley
( at Sean Searley)
The Controllership Series: The Controllers Role in Data Analytics and Big Data - a roller coaster of emotions.
Anonymous
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This data is basically helpful. It's a solid overview but I struggle with the actionable knowledge.
Anonymous
(Accounting Manager)
A heady topic. Take small bites of this one and revisit. Work with IT for efficient undertaking.
Anonymous
()
Good Overview of Big Data Analytics and how controllers can utilize and take advantage of Big Data.
Anonymous
()
Good break down of a very difficult topic. Provides good background information and specifics.
Anonymous
(Financial Controller)
There are grammatical errors in the slides and the presentation seemed to go off point a little.
Anonymous
()
Great course I recommend this to everyone that wants to learn more about this topic
Anonymous
(Controller)
Good summary of big data and how controllers can leverage to help make decisions.
Anonymous
(CFO)
This is a great course for those interested in big data. Highly recommend.
Anonymous
(title)
useful, helpful, high level overview of big data impacts on controllers
Abraham Minto
( at Abraham Minto LLC)
Lynn is a clear presenter and explained the topic of Big Data well
Anonymous
(OWNER)
This course is very informative and explained in an easy manner.
Anonymous
(Senior Project Manager)
I have nothing to add here, it made sense. I enjoyed the course.
Anonymous
(SVP)
Clear and concise course with great examples. Easy to follow.
Anonymous
(accountant)
Great slides and presentation. Easy to follow and understand
Melissa Embry
( at TDI Fleet Services)
very good course, good presentation and pertinent information
Anonymous
(Financial Reporting)
Great information and content was delivered well. Thank you!
Anonymous
(Senior Revenue Manager)
I enjoyed this course, and I found it very informative.
Anonymous
()
Great course. Straightforward and easy to understand.
Yongsook Prince
(Director, Finance at Vitria Technology Inc.)
Well structured overview of the course by instructor
Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Foundational
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
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Lynn FountainCPA, CGMA, CRMA, MBA, cPIA, Consultant, Author, Trainer
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