Course Conclusion and Final Project Workshop 2

Description

We will conclude class in person and outline where we will go with ACCTG528. We will then have remaining time for a final open workshop and/or presentation dry-run. I can provide critical last-minute support if needed, but recommend being ready for a presentation dry run, during the second half of class or extended office hours.

Motivation

The Final Project Workshop is an essential opportunity for students to get help with any remaining issues before their final project is due. It allows teams to receive personalized support in real-time, addressing specific challenges they face as they work to integrate complex concepts and advanced techniques covered in the course. By offering this dedicated time for assistance, the workshop helps ensure that students can successfully apply their knowledge, troubleshoot technical issues, and finalize their projects with confidence. This session reinforces the importance of seeking feedback and refining work before submission.

Review

This workshop serves as a culmination of the entire course, with particular emphasis on integrating the more advanced material covered toward the end. Teams will draw on their knowledge of ETL processes, data analytics, audit planning, and the tools used throughout ACCTG 522, along with earlier foundational concepts from ACCTG 522. The goal of the workshop is to ensure that teams have fully synthesized these concepts into their final project, applying both their technical and analytical skills in a comprehensive and cohesive manner.

Preparation

• Teams should be nearly completed with their project. At this point the final stages of the Alteryx workflows, troubleshooting, and any modifications being made to the workflow should be in process or finalized.
• All Alteryx workflows should be exported as packaged workbooks (.yxzp) and ready for submission.
• Teams should be prepared to submit a zip file of all final project materials by the end of this class, with the deliverable required to be submitted by 11:59PM (submission of one zip file of materials per team).

Class plan

• We will conclude ACCTG522 with a brief review and and overview discussion of what to expect for ACCTG528 in the Spring, including what to look for on your internships regarding the use of technology.
• This is the last of the Final Project Workshop Classes, teams should use this time to work independently on finalizing their projects.
• The goal for this class is to be working mostly on the presentation elements of the final project.
• Teams can work either in the classroom, in a breakout room, or off-campus. Please check in with me if your team will be working outside of the classroom.

Tools

• Alteryx and/or an alternative analytics tool
• PowerBI and/or Tableau