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Data Analytics for Accounting and Finance Professionals

An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Data Analytics for Accounting
and Finance Professionals

Data-Driven Insights for Strategic Decision-Making in Finance and Accounting

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DateVenueFee
09-13 Jun 2025Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
15-19 Sep 2025London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
15-19 Dec 2025Amsterdam - The Netherlands$5,950RESERVE A SEAT

Training Course Overview

In today’s rapidly changing financial world, data analytics has become a crucial tool for accounting and finance professionals. Organizations are increasingly relying on data to improve decision-making, optimize financial performance, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Traditional accounting and financial processes are evolving through the use of advanced analytics, enabling professionals to identify trends, predict financial outcomes, and manage risks more effectively.

This Data Analytics for Accounting and Finance Professionals training course is designed to equip finance and accounting professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to incorporate data analytics into their everyday tasks. Participants will explore key analytics concepts, including descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, while gaining hands-on experience with tools such as Excel, Power BI, Python, and AI-driven financial analytics platforms. The course also covers data visualization, automation, and best practices for data-driven decision-making in finance.

By the end of the training, participants will have a solid understanding of financial data analytics, enabling them to enhance financial reporting, improve forecasting accuracy, detect potential fraud, and support strategic business growth.

Training Course Objectives

By the end of this Data Analytics for Accounting and Finance Professionals training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of data analytics and its applications in finance and accounting
  • Apply descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics for financial insights
  • Utilize data visualization tools such as Power BI and Excel to improve financial reporting
  • Conduct financial forecasting and risk analysis using data analytics techniques
  • Identify and prevent financial fraud through data-driven detection methods
  • Automate repetitive financial tasks using analytics and AI-driven tools
  • Implement data governance and compliance best practices in financial data management

Designed for

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Accountants and financial analysts
  • Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and finance managers
  • Internal and external auditors
  • Risk and compliance professionals
  • Business intelligence and data analysts in finance
  • Professionals involved in financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting
  • Anyone looking to enhance financial decision-making using data analytics

Learning Methods

This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes an interactive mixture of lecture-led learning & group discussions.

The Course Outline

Day One: Foundations of Data Analytics in Finance and Accounting
  • Introduction to financial data analytics
  • Key data analytics techniques: descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive
  • The role of big data, AI, and machine learning in finance
  • Financial data sources and data governance principles
  • Case studies: How leading organizations use financial analytics
Day Two: Data Collection, Processing, and Cleaning
  • Data collection methods for accounting and finance
  • Data quality and integrity: Ensuring accuracy and completeness
  • Handling missing data and outliers in financial datasets
  • Introduction to data preprocessing using Excel and Python
  • Hands-on session: Cleaning and preparing financial data
Day Three: Financial Data Visualization and Reporting
  • The importance of data visualization in finance
  • Introduction to Power BI, Excel, and Tableau for financial dashboards
  • Building interactive financial reports and dashboards
  • Storytelling with financial data: Presenting insights effectively
  • Hands-on session: Creating financial dashboards in Power BI
Day Four: Financial Forecasting and Risk Management Using Analytics
  • Introduction to predictive analytics in finance
  • Forecasting financial trends and cash flow projections
  • Risk assessment and management using analytics
  • Scenario analysis and Monte Carlo simulations
  • Case study: Applying predictive models in financial decision-making
Day Five: Advanced Analytics, Automation, and Fraud Detection
  • AI and automation in financial analytics
  • Using machine learning for financial fraud detection
  • Automating financial processes using analytics tools
  • Implementing data-driven strategies for financial decision-making
  • Final project: Applying financial analytics to real-world business scenarios

The Certificate

  • Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
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