Core Data Analytics Module 7: Calculated Columns and Dimensions
- Understand the applicable Excel skills that will be required in making the transition to data analyst
- Understand evaluation context-row and filter context
- Understand the requirements to create calculated columns and apply that understanding to data
- Be able to create a dimension table in Power Query
- Be able to create hierarchies in Excel with calculated columns
- Apply calculated column skills to dataset related to journal entry testing.
Core Data Analytics Module 7: Calculated Columns and Dimensions
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Virginia Collins is a former Manager in the Quality Control Department of Berdon LLP. With more than 35 years of experience in public accounting, she has advised clients across many industries. Leveraging broad experience in auditing, accounting, and internal controls, she has expertise in information technology including data analytics, Excel, and active data. Ms. Collins is a Certified Informational Technology Professional (CITP), which is a specialty designation awarded by the AICPA to CPAs with the unique ability to bridge business and technology. She was appointed a Committee Member of the AICPA Credential Committee where she has been actively involved in increasing the use of Computer Assisted Auditing Techniques (CAATs) by CPAs. Her experience extends to planning of engagements — applying CAATs techniques and training staff on their use, internal control I.T. review, quality control review of engagements, data analytics, continuous auditing and business intelligence, and advising on the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
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