April 15, 2027

Webinar

2 CPE Credits

Webinar (CPA Crossings): From Numbers to Narratives: Mastering Data Analysis for CPAs 🗓️

April 15, 2027
Webinar
2 CPE Credits

Webinar (CPA Crossings): From Numbers to Narratives: Mastering Data Analysis for CPAs 🗓️

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    Instructor

    Bryan
    Smith

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    Bryan Smith, CPA.CITP, CISA

    Bio

    Bryan has more than 25 years of experience as a strategic technology advisor to CPA firms and professional organizations. He is a nationally recognized author and speaker on topics that help CPAs bridge the gap between business and technology.

  • The accounting profession is rapidly shifting from a compliance-centered focus to one that demands insight, foresight, and strategic advisory skills. "From Numbers to Narratives: Mastering Data Analysis for CPAs" explores the "why" behind this transformation and highlights the critical role data analysis plays in helping CPAs remain relevant and competitive. This course provides a high-level overview of the skills and mindset required to move beyond historical reporting and into forward-looking analysis and storytelling. Participants will gain an understanding of how Microsoft 365 applications
  • such as Excel, Power Query, Power BI, OneDrive, and Teams
  • can be leveraged to transform raw financial data into meaningful insights. With an emphasis on the advisory role of CPAs, this course empowers professionals at every stage of their career to embrace analytics as a core competency. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Learning Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

  • Identify the reasons why CPAs must transition from compliance-focused work to data-driven advisory roles.
  • Recognize the core tools within Microsoft 365 that support effective data analysis and collaboration.
  • Distinguish between compliance reporting and data storytelling to better comprehend how insights influence decision-making.

Major Topics

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

  • The Evolving Role of CPAs in a Data-Driven World
  • Why Data Analysis Matters for CPAs
  • Key Data Analysis Skills and Concepts for CPAs
  • Leveraging Microsoft 365 Tools for Data Analysis
  • Building a Data Analytics Mindset

CPE Credits Available

2 CPE Credits
2
Specialized Knowledge

Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

  • Basic

Professional Area of Focus

  • Communications
  • Data Analysis

Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

This webinar is produced by CPA Crossings. You will receive your login link/instructions and Certificate of Attendance directly from this third-party vendor. It is important that you review your COCPA confirmation for details on receiving your login instructions and COA from said vendor.

Intended Audience

  • This course is designed for accounting professionals across all career levels
  • students, staff accountants, managers, directors, and partners
  • whether in public practice or corporate accounting.

Provider

CPA Crossings, LLC

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