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AICPA's Releases New Certificate on Data Analytics Core ConceptsThe Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (Association), representing AICPA and CIMA (News - Alert), has released a new Data Analytics Core Concepts Certificate to assure practicing CPAs have the necessary skills as data analytics becomes a critical business tool for accounting and financial professionals. "The digitization of the world, from smart devices to location data tracked by smart phone apps to web cookies, has led to a greater accumulation of data than ever before," said Amy Eubanks, CPA, CGMA Association vice president of professional development. "That data provides new opportunities to gain valuable insights for their clients and organizations, but CPAs and financial professionals need the right skills to be able to take advantage of this wealth of information." Data Analytics Core Concepts provides real-world scenarios to help CPAs and finance professionals to better understand data and the data ecosystem, develop a data-driven mindset and find ways to leverage data to inform decisions. Data analytics play a key role in the audit function, such as continuous monitoring, across the C-suite and in many additional areas such as identifying patterns in customer behavior to drive company strategy. Data analytics is one of the primary technologies that is transforming the accounting and finance professions. As data sets grow increasingly large, it becomes more challenging to manage information, identify outliers or find meaningful information. And new technologies like artificial intelligence, robotic process automation and blockchain, are building on a foundation of data analytics to reshape the profession. It is increasingly incumbent upon practicing CPAs and financial professionals to have a thorough understanding of data analytics to remain competitive in the current market. A World Economic Forum study found that more than 80% of companies plan to adopt data analytics by 2025 and that data analysts and scientists and big data specialists are two of the three most in demand roles. The AICPA and National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA (News - Alert)), recognizing the changing skills needed by the profession, developed the CPA Evolution model and new Uniform CPA Exam to assure future CPAs are equipped with the proper skills. And many current accounting professionals would be better positioned for career growth with an understanding of data analytics core concepts provided by the certificate. Those completing the certificate program will have the ability to:
Data Analytics Core Concepts is one of several certificates, resources and trainings the Association offers its members and other financial professionals to remain skilled as technology changes how businesses operate. About the American Institute of CPAs The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is the world's largest member association representing the CPA profession, with more than 429,000 members in the United States and worldwide, and a history of serving the public interest since 1887. AICPA members represent many areas of practice, including business and industry, public practice, government, education and consulting. The AICPA sets ethical standards for its members and U.S. auditing standards for private companies, nonprofit organizations, federal, state and local governments. It develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination, offers specialized credentials, builds the pipeline of future talent and drives professional competency development to advance the vitality, relevance and quality of the profession. About the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (the Association) is the most influential body of professional accountants, combining the strengths of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) to power opportunity, trust and prosperity for people, businesses and economies worldwide. It represents 657,000 members and students across 179 countries and territories in public and management accounting and advocates for the public interest and business sustainability on current and emerging issues. With broad reach, rigor and resources, the Association advances the reputation, employability and quality of CPAs, CGMAs and accounting and finance professionals globally.
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