Educational Webinar

The Controller's Role in Data Analytics and Big Data

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2024-08-13
Tuesday 11:00 AM PDT
until
12:00 PM PDT Duration: 1 hour

Webinar Highlights

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 its 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 webinar 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.


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Learning Session

  • Non-sponsored events mean you never listen to a 3rd party sales pitch – it’s all just great education
  • Expert-instructor-led learning with live Q&A
  • Based on a great course on Illumeo

Speakers

Lynn A. Fountain, CPA MBA CGMA CRMA, Former Chief Audit Executive

Ms. Fountain has over 30 years of experience in the business profession, which includes public and industry accounting, and over 20 years within internal and external auditing combined. She is a nationally recognized trainer and speaker and also a published author. She is a subject matter expert and specializes in Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley, Enterprise Risk Management, Fraud, Governance, and Compliance.

Ms. Fountain has held two Chief Audit Executive positions for international companies. She currently performs consulting for companies on internal audit, risk management, internal controls, financial reporting, and accounting along with performing training. She has also been instrumental in the establishment of ERM, Sarbanes-Oxley and Governance frameworks.

Jennifer Robbins, Webinar Manager, Illumeo

Jennifer is a marketing specialist and the webinar manager for Illumeo. She has been a part of more than 300 webinar presentations, supporting our expert presenters and Illumeo users alike. When she’s not moderating webinars, she’s creating and managing marketing content.

Objectives

After attending this event you will be able to:
  • 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.

Continuing Education Information

Certified Public Accountant

Continuing Ed Credit: 1 CPE Credits
Field of Study: Accounting
CPE Delivery Method: Group-Internet
Program Location: Online

Chartered Accountant (IES8 CPD)

Continuing Ed Credit: 1 Hours
Field of Study: Accounting
CPE Delivery Method: Group-Internet
Program Location: Online

Certified Management Accountant

Continuing Ed Credit: 1 CPE Credits
Field of Study: Accounting
CPE Delivery Method: Group-Internet
Program Location: Online
Program Level: Basic
Prerequisites:
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.

Certified Internal Auditor

Continuing Ed Credit: 1 CPE Credits
Field of Study:
Auditing and accounting
CPE Delivery Method: Group-Internet
Program Location: Online
Program Level: Basic
Prerequisites:
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.

Certification in Risk Management Assurance

Continuing Ed Credit: 1 CPE Credits
Field of Study:
Other activities contributing to professional competence
CPE Delivery Method: Group-Internet
Program Location: Online
Program Level: Basic
Prerequisites:
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.