MYCPE ONE

Data Analytics for Accountants: Excel to Python Basics 2.5 Credits

Data Analytics for Accountants: Excel to Python Basics 2.5 Credits

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    July, 2026

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify how manual spreadsheet workflows create bottlenecks in financial analytics.
  • Recognize the role of SQL, Python, and Excel in a modern data stack.
  • Explain how relational databases structure financial data for analysis.
  • Apply basic SQL logic to select, filter, group, and order data.
  • Recognize how Python scripts can automate recurring finance calculations and reports.
  • Assess how automated analytics workflows support variance analysis and strategic decision-making.

Course Overview

Finance teams increasingly need to move beyond manual spreadsheet work and convert raw data into reliable insights. This course introduces management accountants to the modern analytics workflow, showing how Excel, SQL, and Python can work together to support faster, repeatable, and more strategic financial analysis.

Participants explore the shift from static spreadsheets to structured data pipelines, including how raw transactions are captured, transformed, and used for analysis. The course covers relational databases, basic SQL concepts for selecting, filtering, grouping, and ordering data, and Python fundamentals for automating recurring finance calculations and reports.

Major Topic:

  • Moving beyond spreadsheet-driven finance workflows
  • The data workflow mindset from capture to action
  • Relational databases and the role of SQL
  • SQL commands for extracting and structuring data
  • Python basics for automating financial analysis
  • Variance analysis and finance automation use cases

Through finance-focused examples such as expense analysis, variance review, and automated reporting, this course helps professionals recognize where analytics tools can reduce manual preparation time and support better business decisions. Participants will leave with a practical foundation for using SQL and Python concepts in financial analytics workflows.

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On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Information Technology for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2.5 CPE Approved
Information Technology for Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 2.5 CPD Eligible
Data Analytics for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2.5 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA) 2.5 CPE Eligible
Data management and analysis for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2.5 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2.5 CPE Approved
Technology in Treasury for Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) 2.5 CE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 2.5 CPD Eligible
Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 2.5 CE Eligible
Information Technology for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2.5 CPE Approved
Information Technology for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2.5 CPE Approved
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 2.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 2.5 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 2.5 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

2.5

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

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About Instructor

Arthur Fong

Arthur Fong

Taylor's Education Group

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I have been in BI Industry for 7 years. In my past experience, I have being with a Qlik partner organization which helped me in gaining experience on developing some of the Qlik products, namely QlikView, Qlik Sense, and NPrinting. And I would like to share my knowledge as a developer with everyone here. Hopefully you will find my class informative for your learning.

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What is Self Study (QAS)?

Self Study QAS (Quality Assurance Service) is a NASBA and other regulatory bodies approved program designed for Professionals to complete their Continuing Professional Education credits through self-paced, interactive courses that meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. Our courses qualify for credits with NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other professional organizations.

How do I earn CPE credits through self-study?

To earn CPE credits, you must complete the self-study course, pass the required assessments, and submit the necessary documentation. Credits are awarded based on the completion of course hours and successfully passing the assessments.

Are the self-study courses accepted by NASBA and other professional organizations?

MY-CPE LLC courses are accepted for continuing education credit by various professional certification programs, including NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, and HRCI. MY-CPE LLC is also recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with self-study courses?

To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

How can I access my course completion certificates?

After successfully completing a self-study course and passing the assessments, you can access and download your course completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other professional organizations for compliance and reporting purposes.

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We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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