ACTY 3140 - Analytics for Accountants

This course introduces data analytical techniques and emerging technologies used by accountants to examine financial performance, answer accounting questions, build data models and visualize data necessary to provide useful information to decision makers. Students will gain hands-on experience using spreadsheets and other select tools to develop skills used in analyzing financial information. Particular emphasis may be given to topics such as financial, managerial, and governmental accounting.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, ACTY 2100, and ACTY 2110, with a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions: This course is restricted to the following: majors in Accountancy; or departmental approval.