Elective: Data Analytics and Insights

Identify, analyse, solve and communicate business problems using data analysis techniques and modern business intelligence tools

In Brief

Evaluate data to determine and understand business problems
Apply analytical techniques to transform data to support decision making
Work towards your Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting

Subject description

Data Analytics and Insights equips you to solve business problems using data analysis techniques and modern business intelligence tools. You’ll apply descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive analytical techniques to draw insights from data and effectively communicate these insights to clients and/or colleagues. Throughout the subject, you’ll complete activities and an assessment that transform raw structured and unstructured data into usable information by applying analytical principles to communicate meaning that drives action.

Topics covered

Data analytics and understanding business problems
Data preparation
Descriptive analytics
Diagnostic analytics
Predictive analytics
Prescriptive analytics
Data visualisation
Communicating with influence

Subject learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, you will be able to:

Critically analyse business problems to identify how data analytics can contribute to solutions 
Critically evaluate the suitability of data and prepare it for further analysis 
Use judgment to select and apply data analytic strategies and techniques to generate insights 
Communicate results of data analyses to stakeholders to provide actionable insights that address business problems

Course structure and format

This 7-week course is one of a pool of elective subjects for the Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting.

Enjoy supported learning via an online learning platform and interactive resources, featuring:

Online communities for networking with peers
Technical discussion forums with specialist Chartered Accountants
Peer discussion forums
Comprehensive study materials and assessment preparation resources
Real-world case studies, examples and activities
Virtual session recordings, with real-world worked examples and activities based on integrated, complex scenarios

What you need to know

Required software

Microsoft Power BI Desktop

You need to have access to the Desktop version of the Microsoft Power BI to complete the course. Microsoft provides free version of this software, which can be downloaded here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=58494

Please note: we recommend using a device that supports Microsoft Windows to complete the Power BI activities. If you use a Mac computer (macOS), you may want to refer to the following article: How to use Power BI on Mac Devices (holistics.io). However, we are not able to provide guidance on how to install Power BI on Mac devices.
Prior Knowledge

If you are enrolled in this subject, you are expected to have met the course entry requirements for the CA Program.

CA Program entry requirements

Important subject download

Subject Outline - Data Analytics and Insights (DAI) CACC1509 (pdf, 0.2 mb)

Please note: The course information shown here is indicative only. For each term, the official subject outline, including reading materials, assessment requirements, and other key details, will be provided to enrolled students through the My Capability Learn portal. The official subject outline may contain updates or changes to the information displayed here and serves as the authoritative reference for all course matters.

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