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Incorporating Data Analytics and Related Accounting Careers into a Sophomore Level Accounting Class

The University of Mississippi’s Patterson School of Accountancy is initiating efforts to embed data analytics throughout the undergraduate curriculum. In this webinar, Christine Cheng will speak about her experiences in designing and teaching a new course that exposes sophomore accounting majors to the career possibilities across accounting through the integration of data analytics. The course covers projects in Financial Literacy, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Managerial (Cost) Accounting, Auditing, Individual Taxation, Corporate Taxation and ESG. The data analytics process covered in the class is designed to help prepare students for internships by emphasizing a broad range of skills in Excel, Alteryx, and Tableau as well as introducing students to critical thinking, problem solving, and effective communication.

Learning Objective(s): To learn about the integration of data analytics and accounting careers into a sophomore level accounting class.

CPE Information: Information Technology - 1.2 CH

Program Level: Basic

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None

Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

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