Data Visualization and Mapping Tools for Accountants
Date/Time
5/28/2024
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Central
Course Registration
Member: $89.00
Non-Member: $109.00
Credits
2 Credits
Event Type(s)
Webinars
Event Description
The course provides a concise overview of more than 200 data visualization tools which can be used by accountants to enhance the visual appeal of their financial work. All resources are easy-to-use web-based applications that require virtually no artistic or design skill - simply drag and drop, point and click, cut and paste, and/or edit text. You'll discover how to create new image content in a snap to better inform, persuade, and inspire action. Participants will walk away with a whole new creative toolkit and skillset that cuts through data clutter, improves analysis and sharpens decision-making. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Objectives:
After attending this presentation you will be able to...
Identify at least 15 technology forces and human factors that are driving growth in visual business communications
Distinguish at least 6 Microsoft Office visual app plug-ins that can be used to create dynamic dashboards and charts in Excel
Indicate at least 4 broadcasting platforms that can be used to deliver live streams, meetings, and video presentations for free
Recognize at least 6 infographic template services that allow practitioners to create an easy-to-understand overview of a topic using a collection of imagery, charts and minimal text
Recall at least 4 online charting apps that instantly create different types of charts including column, bar, line, area, gauge, and other visuals.

Instructor:
Garrett Wasny, MA, CMC, CITP/FIBP

Fields of Study:
Information Technology

Major Topics:

The major topics covered in this class include:

  • The new visually rich and post-literate world
  • Business case for data visualizations
  • Freely usable and stock imagery, animated GIFs, emojis, infographics, animations, logos, interactive images, word clouds
  • Excel Analytics Apps, Excel Dashboard Tips, PowerPoint Templates
  • Location Intelligence and Maps, sonification, synthetic media, leading software review portals
  • Video-conferencing and live broadcasting, screen and webcam recording, online presentation platforms
  • Image Editors, video apps, motion graphics and special effects, video creators, 3D design and simulation, data viz tutorials, design talent marketplaces
  • Mind maps, visual resumes, diagrams, charts, timelines, digital flipbooks, information dashboards
Location
Webinar
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