WORKSHOP 1: From Toy to Tool: Using Data Visualization to Identify Fraud Risk

Presenters: Matt Bosseler & Elise Brouillette, PwC
Date: Friday, March 4, 2016
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
Field of Study: Auditing
Credit Hours: 3.5
Program Level: Basic
Method of Delivery: Group Live

Intended Audience: Accounting Educators and Practitioners Interested in Learning About Data Visualization Tools and Techniques

Learning Objectives: Gaining insight through data visualization capabilities; come see the ability to drill down and better identify higher risk areas or suspect transactions that will enhance the traditional audit/investigation process and enable it to become more dynamic and comprehensive. Profiling and analytic techniques that can tackle audit, investigation, and financial effectiveness objectives in hours instead of weeks. Software such as Tableau and Qlikview will be utilized with examples provided. Takeaways include how to get started with your students – or clients.

Data visualization software provides the ability to “Audit by Sight” allowing you to be interactive with the data. It’s the new toy in the world of data analytics!

Prerequisites: None

Advanced Preparation Required: None