ACCT 5120 - Data Analysis in Accounting

3 hours

Introduces sophisticated accounting data analysis techniques using the Python programming language and contemporary accounting research. Includes instruction in hypothesis testing, multivariate regression, and machine learning algorithms. Students develop advanced computer skills for conducting data analysis in audit, financial reporting, and tax environments using big data. Upon completion of the course, students will understand how to develop testable hypotheses for analysis, identify data needs for testing, clean data for analysis, perform analytical tests, and interpret outputs for use by decision makers..

Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4400 or consent of instructor.

Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
Academic (AF) per hour: $15.50 (instructional), (differential tuition may vary)