Analytics is the new force driving business. Tools have been created to measure program impacts and ROI, visualize data and business processes, and uncover the relationship between key performance indicators, many using the unprecedented amount of data now flowing into organizations. Featuring updated examples and surveys, this dynamic book covers leading-edge topics in analytics and finance. It is packed with useful tips and practical guidance you can apply immediately. This book prepares accountants to: Deal with major trends in predictive analytics, optimization, correlation of metrics, and big data. Interpret and manage new trends in analytics techniques affecting your organization. Use new tools for data analytics. Critically interpret analytics reports and advise decision makers.
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Overview 1 Chapter 1 1-1 What Are Big Data and Analytics? 1-1 Practice Questions 1-13 Chapter 2 2-1 Big Data History Big Data Sources and Characteristics 2-1 Practice Questions 2-19 Chapter 3 3-1 What Are the Trends in Big Data? 3-1 Practice Questions 3-12 Chapter 4 4-1 What Are the Strategy and Business Applications of Big Data? 4-1 Practice Questions 4-13 Chapter 5 5-1 Big Data Platforms and Operating Tools 5-1 Practice Questions 5-21 Chapter 6 6-1 Big Data End User and Accounting Tools 6-1 Practice Questions 6-26 Chapter 7 7-1 Examples of Big Data 7-1 Practice Questions 7-17 Chapter 8 8-1 Big Data in the Accounting Department 8-1 Practice Questions 8-14 Chapter 9 9-1 Ethics and Privacy With Big Data 9-1 Practice Questions 9-17 Index 1 Solutions 1 Chapter 1 Solutions 1 Chapter 2 Solutions 2 Chapter 3 Solutions 4 Chapter 4 Solutions 5 Chapter 5 Solutions 6 Chapter 6 Solutions 8 Chapter 7 Solutions 10 Chapter 8 Solutions 12 Chapter 9 Solutions 14
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781119512332
Publisert
2018-06-08
Utgiver
Vendor
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Vekt
490 gr
Høyde
280 mm
Bredde
216 mm
Dybde
12 mm
Aldersnivå
06, P
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
208

Forfatter

Biographical note

Jim Lindell, MBA, CPA, CGMA, is President of Thorsten Consulting Group, Inc., a Wisconsin based provider of Strategic and Financial Consulting, Professional Speaking, Training, and Executive Coaching. He has an extensive background in senior management including: Chief Financial Officer of Coolidge Glass Company, Inc., Waukesha, Wisconsin, Chief Financial Officer for Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, Inc., and Corporate Assistant Controller for Wispak Foods, Butler, Wisconsin. In addition, Lindell is a TEC Chairman for two groups in Wisconsin (TEC is an international organization of CEOs).