Data Analytics Modeling Certificate, AICPA

This certificate is Part 4 of the Data Analyst Certificates Bundle - a comprehensive five-part program that provides training and practical guidance on the topic of data analytics.

As you develop your understanding of applied predictive analytics, you'll learn how to perform basic forecasting using time-based data to predict future values from a model. You will also learn how to model and calculate scenarios based on distance and space. You will get practice with classification, including naive Bayesian classification; create basic decision trees; and use various techniques for clustering and linear optimization to solve common business problems; as well as learn techniques for assessing the effectiveness of your solutions.

Note: It is recommended that you complete the Data Analytics Modeling Certificate, or ensure you have equivalent knowledge and skills, before starting this certificate course.

Learning Labs*

This is an interactive learning program that includes bonus hands-on learning labs that will expose you to the tools needed to implement an analytics practice in a practical way and equip you to deploy those tools as needed within your organization. You will practice using various technologies for preparing, analyzing and managing datasets in the real world.

*Time spent on learning labs does not award CPE and completing learning labs is not a requirement for earning the certificate.

WHO WILL BENEFIT

• Accounting and finance professionals, especially those interested in learning and applying data analysis techniques to help their businesses make informed, data-driven business decisions.

KEY TOPICS

• Predictive analytics techniques
• Forecasting with data models
• Finding relationships in data
• Bivariate and multivariate linear regression
• KNN classification
• Clustering
• Decision trees
• Training models

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Identify the different techniques of predictive analytics: regression, classification, clustering, optimization, and simulation.
• Calculate varying types of regressions using R and Excel.
• Apply classification and clustering algorithms.
• Apply business process optimization to problems by identifying goals and constraints.
• Analyze the various probabilities of outcomes by applying Monte Carlo simulation.
• Calculate performance of predictive analytic algorithms.

Digital Badge: Your Professional Distinction

Set yourself apart as a future-ready financial professional. Upon completion, you will be awarded with a certificate in the form of a digital badge. Digital badges allow you to distinguish yourself in the marketplace and show your commitment to quality. The badge can be posted to your social media profiles and linked to your resume or email signature, providing maximum visibility to your achievement.

Credit Info

This certificate is Part 5 of the Data Analyst Certificates Bundle - a comprehensive five-part program that provides training and practical guidance on the topic of data analytics.

You will learn fundamental types of visualization techniques such as charts and graphs and explore a sampling of the most common reporting tools for producing meaningful visualizations. You will continue by developing an understanding of business intelligence (BI) -- the overall architecture by which organizational data can be managed and understood. Additionally, you will examine the various components and technologies that make up effective BI and understand how they fit within the larger business.

Finally, you will be guided through fundamental design principles and communication concepts behind effective dashboards and reports and how to present findings from data to other business stakeholders. This certificate ensures that your data analysis skills are demonstrated effectively so the leaders of your organization understand your strategic value.

Note: It is recommended that you complete the Forecasting and Predictive Analytics Certificate, or ensure that you have equivalent knowledge and skills, before starting the Data Visualization Certificate.

Learning Labs

This is an interactive learning program that includes bonus hands-on learning labs that will expose you to the tools needed to implement an analytics practice in a practical way and that will equip you to deploy those tools as needed within your organization. You will practice using various technologies for preparing, analyzing, and managing data sets in the real world.

*Time spent on learning labs does not award CPE and completing learning labs is not a requirement for earning the certificate.

WHO WILL BENEFIT

• Accounting and finance professionals, especially those interested in learning and applying data analysis techniques to help their organizations make informed, data-driven business decisions.

KEY TOPICS

• Communicating insights from data
• Making decisions from data
• Ways to visualize data
• Design principles for visualizing data
• Setting up business intelligence in organizations
• Components of BI platforms
• How underlying data architecture affects reporting and predictive analytics techniques

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Formulate a data story with visualizations.
• Identify key stakeholder perspectives.
• Determine organizational data needs.
• Differentiate between common BI frameworks.
• Use visualization tools to share data stories across the organization.
• Recall visualization best practices

Digital Badge: Your Professional Distinction

Set yourself apart as a future-ready financial professional. Upon completion, you will be awarded with a certificate in the form of a digital badge. Digital badges allow you to distinguish yourself in the marketplace and show your commitment to quality. The badge can be posted to your social media profiles and linked to your resume or email signature, providing maximum visibility to your achievement.

Credit Info

This certificate is Part 2 of the Data Analyst Certificates Bundle - a comprehensive five-part program that provides training and practical guidance on the topic of data analytics.

First, you will learn the different types of variables that make up a data set and perform meaningful calculations on data to discover and explore relationships that yield insights: central tendency, variability, probability, and distribution. Then we will delve into recognizing these qualities in their different forms and how to utilize them in practical business situations. This program offers straightforward exercises to help you practice and immediately apply what you've learned. You will also get exposure to and practice with useful concepts such as quartiles, variance, and standard deviation.

Finally, you will be introduced to one of the most powerful tools available for analyzing data: the open-source "R" platform. You will be guided through an actual use case for analyzing data using R and complete your learning by seeing how the statistical concepts you've just learned can be applied in a real-world example. By completing this certificate, you will have a solid grasp of core statistical techniques underpinning an analytics practice and hands-on-practice using them.

Note: It is recommended that you complete the Data Analysis Fundamentals Certificate, or ensure you have equivalent knowledge and skills, before starting this certificate course.

Learning Labs*

This is an interactive learning program that includes bonus hands-on learning labs that will expose you to the tools needed to implement an analytics practice in a practical way and equip you to deploy those tools as needed within your organization. You will practice using various technologies for preparing, analyzing and managing datasets in the real world.

*Time spent on learning labs does not award CPE and completing learning labs is not a requirement for earning the certificate.

WHO WILL BENEFIT

• Accounting and finance professionals, especially those interested in learning and applying data analysis techniques to help their organizations make informed, data-driven business decisions.

KEY TOPICS

• The nature and types of different variables in data sets and how to use them
• Fundamental statistical concepts for working with data
• Characteristics of data that can be used for conducting analysis
• Basic calculations for analyzing and discovering useful insights from data sets
• How to understand and calculate probability from a data set
• Different types of distribution and how they can be used
• Guided exposure to the open-source R platform and its analytics capabilities
• A practical case study exploring how statistical analysis can be used in a common fraud-detection scenario
• Examples and practice exercises throughout the program to reinforce what you learn

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Determine and classify variables.
• Calculate meaningful statistics, including central tendency, measurement and variability, basic probability, conditional probability, advanced probabilities, discrete distributions, and continuous distributions.
• Analyze statistics and distributions in R case study.
• Analyze fraud-detection case study.

Digital Badge: Your Professional Distinction

Understand cybersecurity--and be part of the solution.

The threats from cyber-attacks are real, and can:

• Disrupt businesses
• Result in financial losses
• Destroy an organization's reputation

In fact, cybercrime damage costs are expected to hit $6 trillion annually by 2021. Organizations are under pressure to show that they have effective processes in place to detect, mitigate, and recover from cybersecurity events.

This certificate course gives you a foundation in cybersecurity so you can provide valuable leadership within your organization--or with your clients.

What do you need to know about cybersecurity?

You don't have to become an IT expert. But, you do need to be able to speak intelligently and:

• Understand key elements of the AICPA's cybersecurity risk management reporting framework;
• Learn the terminology and the right questions to ask;
• Understand the potential risks and opportunities for your organization or clients;
• Help advise on investments in cybersecurity or identify roles for cybersecurity specialists; and,
• Apply a security mindset to your daily work.

Gain expertise--and show it with this certificate and digital badge

As cybercrime threats grow, it's essential for financial professionals to understanding what the risks are and how mitigate or manage them.

This interactive, self-paced certificate program, authored by cybersecurity expert Chris Romeo, will help you acquire these skills so you can:

• Add value to your organization
• Create opportunities for your career growth
• Consider exploring cybersecurity advisory as a specialization for yourself or your firm

Who Will Benefit?

• Finance professionals
• CFOs and business managers
• Controllers and internal auditors
• Management and public accountants

Key Topics

• Cybersecurity terminology and digital transformation
• Attacks and the security mindset
• Data breaches and privacy
• Cybersecurity frameworks including NIST CSF
• Elements of a cybersecurity risk management program
• Benefits of investing in cybersecurity
• Options for cybersecurity service offerings

Learning Objectives

• Recognize the impact of digital transformation on business.
• Recognize key cybersecurity terms and what it takes to have a security mindset.
• Recognize the threat landscape and the importance of security to various technologies.
• Recognize how a data breach occurs and the organizational impact.
• Recognize the impact to the organization when privacy is compromised.
• Recognize the definition and purpose of a cybersecurity risk management program and description criteria.
• Identify which security framework(s) would be best for your organization or client.
• Identify the five functions described in the core of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).

Credit Info

• CPE CREDITS: Online: 15.5 (CPE credit info)
• NASBA FIELD OF STUDY: Information Technology
• LEVEL: Basic
• PREREQUISITES: None
• ADVANCE PREPARATION: None
• DELIVERY METHOD: QAS Self-Study
• COURSE ACRONYM: CSFD

Online Access Instructions

Some of the topics that will be tested on the exam include:

• Planning and general procedures
• Internal control
• Net assets available for benefits
• Changes in net assets available for benefits
• Plan tax status
• Financial statement presentation, disclosure, and regulatory reporting
• Audit reports

Online Access Instructions

A personal pin code is enclosed in the physical packaging that may be activated online upon receipt. Once activated, you will gain immediate online access to the product.

Your Certificate and Digital Badge

After passing the exam, you will be awarded with a certificate in the form of a digital badge. Digital badges allow you to distinguish yourself in the marketplace and show your commitment to quality. The badge can be posted to your social media profiles and linked to your resume or email signature, providing maximum visibility to your achievement.

You will receive your official score and certificate or retake information 5 business days after completing the exam.

Important note: Your exam purchase entitles you to one exam and one re-take if you do not pass the exam. Prior to using your re-take, the AICPA recommends you study any topics identified in your initial exam results. If you do not pass either the initial exam or the re-take, you must purchase the exam again, in order to take it again. Exams passed outside of these purchase and re-take rules will not result in the issuing of a digital badge. If you have any questions regarding the completion of your exam or re-take, please contact digitalbadge@aicpa.org to verify your results.

By making this purchase, you must understand and agree that the AICPA has the absolute and unrestricted right to revoke or suspend any rights to use the digital badge image, or any representation thereof, if you are (a) convicted of any crime punishable by more than one year in prison or for any crime related to dishonesty, or (b) disciplined by any governmental or non-governmental authority that regulates, or enforces a code of conduct related to, your professional activities, including but not limited to, a state board of accountancy, AICPA, IRS, SEC, or PCAOB, or (c) a peer reviewer restricted from performing peer reviews by the Peer Review Program.

System Requirements

AICPA's online CPE courses will operate in a variety of configurations, but only the configuration described below is supported by AICPA technicians.

A stable and continuous internet connection is required. In order to record your completion of the online learning courses, please ensure you are connected to the internet at all times while taking the course. It is your responsibility to validate that CPE certificate(s) are available within your account after successfully completing the course and/or exam.

Supported Operating Systems:

• Macintosh OS X 10.10 to present
• Windows 7 to present

Supported Browsers:

• Apple Safari
• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Internet Explorer
• Mozilla Firefox

Required Browser Plug-ins:

• Adobe Flash
• Adobe Acrobat Reader

Technical Support: Please contact service@aicpa.org.

Some of the topics that will be tested on the exam include:

• Planning and General Procedures
• Internal Control
• Net Assets Available for Benefits
• Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits
• Benefit Obligations and Changes in Benefit Obligations
• Plan Tax Status
• Financial Statement Presentation, Disclosure & Regulatory Reporting
• Audit Reports & Concluding the Audit

Online Access Instructions

A personal pin code is enclosed in the physical packaging that may be activated online upon receipt. Once activated, you will gain immediate online access to the product.

Your Certificate and Digital Badge

After passing the exam, you will be awarded with a certificate in the form of a digital badge. Digital badges allow you to distinguish yourself in the marketplace and show your commitment to quality. The badge can be posted to your social media profiles and linked to your resume or email signature, providing maximum visibility to your achievement.

You will receive your official score and certificate or retake information 5 business days after completing the exam.

Important note: Your exam purchase entitles you to one exam and one re-take if you do not pass the exam. Prior to using your re-take, the AICPA recommends you study any topics identified in your initial exam results. If you do not pass either the initial exam or the re-take, you must purchase the exam again, in order to take it again. Exams passed outside of these purchase and re-take rules will not result in the issuing of a digital badge. If you have any questions regarding the completion of your exam or re-take, please contact digitalbadge@aicpa.org to verify your results.

By making this purchase, you must understand and agree that the AICPA has the absolute and unrestricted right to revoke or suspend any rights to use the digital badge image, or any representation thereof, if you are (a) convicted of any crime punishable by more than one year in prison or for any crime related to dishonesty, or (b) disciplined by any governmental or non-governmental authority that regulates, or enforces a code of conduct related to, your professional activities, including but not limited to, a state board of accountancy, AICPA, IRS, SEC, or PCAOB, or (c) a peer reviewer restricted from performing peer reviews by the Peer Review Program.

System Requirements

AICPA's online CPE courses will operate in a variety of configurations, but only the configuration described below is supported by AICPA technicians.

A stable and continuous internet connection is required. In order to record your completion of the online learning courses, please ensure you are connected to the internet at all times while taking the course. It is your responsibility to validate that CPE certificate(s) are available within your account after successfully completing the course and/or exam.

Supported Operating Systems:

• Macintosh OS X 10.10 to present
• Windows 7 to present

Supported Browsers:

• Apple Safari
• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Internet Explorer
• Mozilla Firefox

Required Browser Plug-ins:

• Adobe Flash
• Adobe Acrobat Reader

Some of the topics that will be tested on the exam include:

• Planning and general procedures
• Internal control
• Investments and investment issues
• Types of plans
• Key compliance elements
• Limited scope issues
• Financial statement presentation, disclosure, and regulatory reporting

Online Access Instructions

A personal pin code is enclosed in the physical packaging that may be activated online upon receipt. Once activated, you will gain immediate online access to the product.

Your Certificate and Digital Badge

After passing the exam, you will be awarded with a certificate in the form of a digital badge. Digital badges allow you to distinguish yourself in the marketplace and show your commitment to quality. The badge can be posted to your social media profiles and linked to your resume or email signature, providing maximum visibility to your achievement.

You will receive your official score and certificate or retake information 5 business days after completing the exam.

Important note: Your exam purchase entitles you to one exam and one re-take if you do not pass the exam. Prior to using your re-take, the AICPA recommends you study any topics identified in your initial exam results. If you do not pass either the initial exam or the re-take, you must purchase the exam again, in order to take it again. Exams passed outside of these purchase and re-take rules will not result in the issuing of a digital badge. If you have any questions regarding the completion of your exam or re-take, please contact digitalbadge@aicpa.org to verify your results.

By making this purchase, you must understand and agree that the AICPA has the absolute and unrestricted right to revoke or suspend any rights to use the digital badge image, or any representation thereof, if you are (a) convicted of any crime punishable by more than one year in prison or for any crime related to dishonesty, or (b) disciplined by any governmental or non-governmental authority that regulates, or enforces a code of conduct related to, your professional activities, including but not limited to, a state board of accountancy, AICPA, IRS, SEC, or PCAOB, or (c) a peer reviewer restricted from performing peer reviews by the Peer Review Program.

System Requirements

AICPA's online CPE courses will operate in a variety of configurations, but only the configuration described below is supported by AICPA technicians.

A stable and continuous internet connection is required. In order to record your completion of the online learning courses, please ensure you are connected to the internet at all times while taking the course. It is your responsibility to validate that CPE certificate(s) are available within your account after successfully completing the course and/or exam.

Supported Operating Systems:

• Macintosh OS X 10.10 to present
• Windows 7 to present

Supported Browsers:

• Apple Safari
• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Internet Explorer
• Mozilla Firefox

Required Browser Plug-ins:

• Adobe Flash
• Adobe Acrobat Reader

Technical Support: Please contact service@aicpa.org.

In order to successfully pass the examination, you must be able to evaluate and analyze the core concepts related to client acceptance, engagement planning, engagement analysis, concluding an engagement and guiding principles for single audits.

Topics that will be tested on the exam include:

• Comprehending single audits
• Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
• Planning the audit
• Major program determination
• Using the Compliance Supplement
• Internal control over compliance
• Testing compliance
• Single audit reporting

Online Access Instructions

A personal pin code is enclosed in the physical packaging that may be activated online upon receipt. Once activated, you will gain immediate online access to the product.

Your Certificate and Digital Badge

After passing the exam, you will be awarded with a certificate in the form of a digital badge. Digital badges allow you to distinguish yourself in the marketplace and show your commitment to quality. The badge can be posted to your social media profiles and linked to your resume or email signature, providing maximum visibility to your achievement.

You will receive your official score and certificate or retake information 5 business days after completing the exam.

Important note: Your exam purchase entitles you to one exam and one re-take if you do not pass the exam. Prior to using your re-take, the AICPA recommends you study any topics identified in your initial exam results. If you do not pass either the initial exam or the re-take, you must purchase the exam again, in order to take it again. Exams passed outside of these purchase and re-take rules will not result in the issuing of a digital badge. If you have any questions regarding the completion of your exam or re-take, please contact digitalbadge@aicpa.org to verify your results.

By making this purchase, you must understand and agree that the AICPA has the absolute and unrestricted right to revoke or suspend any rights to use the digital badge image, or any representation thereof, if you are (a) convicted of any crime punishable by more than one year in prison or for any crime related to dishonesty, or (b) disciplined by any governmental or non-governmental authority that regulates, or enforces a code of conduct related to, your professional activities, including but not limited to, a state board of accountancy, AICPA, IRS, SEC, or PCAOB, or (c) a peer reviewer restricted from performing peer reviews by the Peer Review Program.

System Requirements

AICPA's online CPE courses will operate in a variety of configurations, but only the configuration described below is supported by AICPA technicians.

A stable and continuous internet connection is required. In order to record your completion of the online learning courses, please ensure you are connected to the internet at all times while taking the course. It is your responsibility to validate that CPE certificate(s) are available within your account after successfully completing the course and/or exam.

Supported Operating Systems:

• Macintosh OS X 10.10 to present
• Windows 7 to present

Supported Browsers:

• Apple Safari
• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Internet Explorer
• Mozilla Firefox

Required Browser Plug-ins:

• Adobe Flash
• Adobe Acrobat Reader

Technical Support: Please contact service@aicpa.org.