Data Analytics and Big Data: Leveraging data analytics for decision-making – 12 February 2025

Join us for the webinar “Data Analytics and Big Data: Leveraging Data Analytics for Decision-Making,” which explores how data analytics is transforming financial reporting, risk management, and strategic planning.

Date:

12 February, 2025

Time:

14:30

Hours:

3 hours

CPD Units:

3

Category:

Financial Reporting, Strategist

Group:

Channel 2: Growth

Format:

Live Event

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Product Information

This session will explore key trends, tools, and techniques in data analytics, providing a comprehensive understanding of how big data is reshaping financial processes. It will cover advancements in predictive analytics, automation, and real-time data processing, demonstrating how these innovations enhance efficiency by streamlining workflows and reducing manual effort. The session will also examine data visualization techniques and business intelligence tools that improve accuracy by identifying patterns, anomalies, and trends in large datasets. Additionally, we will discuss how data-driven insights support informed decision-making by enabling more precise forecasting, risk assessment, and strategic planning. Through practical examples and industry applications, this session will highlight best practices for integrating data analytics into financial and accounting processes to drive value and improve overall performance. Gain valuable insights into practical applications and best practices for integrating data analytics into processes.

What will set you apart

By attending this webinar you will gain the following competencies

  1. Understand foundational concepts in data analytics and big data
  2. Analyse emerging trends in data analytics and big data
  3. Examine advanced data analytics tools and methodologies
  4. Understand operational efficiency through data-driven automation
  5. Understand the application of data analytics methods for financial analysis

Event breakdown

  1. Introduction and foundational concepts
  2. The digital world, big data and emerging technologies
  3. The scope of data analytics – applications and methods
  4. Guideline (steps) to apply data analytics techniques
  5. Overview of examples and use cases for financial professionals
  6. Preparing yourself for the data and digital future – key skills

Certificate

The following event is awarded 3 CPD units in Financial Reporting and Strategist.

Presenter/s

Prof. Hanlie Smuts 
Prof. Hanlie has been an Associate Professor in the Department of Informatics at the University of Pretoria since 2017. Her research primarily focuses on Society 5.0 and its influence on knowledge management. She is deeply passionate about business transformation, people, knowledge management, and behavioral change management, with experience in both academia and industry.

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