Big data and Business intelligence 5 Credits
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Traditionally, Business Intelligence was a tool used to develop a detailed picture of the business and its current financial state. However, now the businesses are capturing more data than ever before due to rise of digital technology, social media, and growing popularity of internet devices. This has led businesses to think if they can use this data asset to make more informed and better business decisions. Hence, the new use of business intelligence is to explore new perspective for making better business decisions. Its possibility is driving the attraction in the subject such that it has become the hottest trends in the business and professional circles today.
The applicability of Business Intelligence in the organization of all sizes and in all the professions make it a unique subject that can benefit large number of people and businesses. It can help businesses with insights to gain competitive advantage and allow to leverage knowledge and skills. This webinar attempts to bring you up to speed on the concepts, nomenclature, applications, uses, pros and cons, and tools associated with business intelligence.
Key Topics included in the webinar:
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| Information Technology for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) | 5 CPE | Approved |
| Information Technology for CPA in Canada | 5 CPD | Eligible |
| Information Technology for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) | 5 CPE | Eligible |
| Information systems for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) | 5 CPE | Eligible |
| Information Technology for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) | 5 CPE | Eligible |
| Information Technology for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) | 5 CPE | Eligible |
| Information Technology for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) | 5 CPE | Eligible |
| Data Analysis and Reporting for Certified Information Technology Professionals (CITP) | 5 CPD | Eligible |
| Data analytics for Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) | 5 CPE | Eligible |
| Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) | 5 CPD | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountant - ICAEW | 5 CPD | Eligible |
| Electronic data analysis for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) | 5 CPD | Eligible |
| Information Technology for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) | 5 CPE | Eligible |
| Information Technology for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) | 5 CPE | Eligible |
| Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) | 5 CE | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) | 5 CPD | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountants - Scotland | 5 CPD | Eligible |
| CPA - Ireland | 5 CPD | Eligible |
Credits
5
Course Level
Basic
Instructional Method
QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based
Pre-requisites
None
Advance Preparation
None
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Michael McDonald is Managing Principal of Morning Investments. He specializes in training and consulting solutions for big data, predictive analytics, equities and fixed income investments, municipal securities, alternative investments including hedge funds and private equity funds, derivatives, and corporate finance. Michael has created and delivered courses on financial regulation, value as risk, alternative investments, data analytics, capital markets, derivatives, municipal bonds, and securitized products.
In addition to his consulting work, Michael is an assistant professor of finance at Fairfield University in Connecticut. He holds a PhD in finance from the University of Tennessee and his work has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, CNN, Nasdaq.com, Bloomberg, Reuters, and many other outlets. Michael has advised numerous companies and organizations as a business intelligence and financial expert including Fortune 500 companies and government regulators.
Michael previously worked as a municipal bond trader for Wachovia Securities. His role there included analyzing various bond issues and forecasting returns based on proprietary models. He also worked for a hedge fund in Greenwich doing quantitative data mining and analysis. Previously, Michael was also a partner in a residential construction company with operations in the Charlotte, NC and Greenville, SC areas.
In addition to his PhD in finance degree, Michael also holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Economics both from Clemson University.
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LK
This one blew my mind...there was a lot of depth to this seminar and now I need to know more!
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