IDEA Data Analysis Level 1 (Two Days)The purpose of this two-day introductory course is to acquaint new users with the bulk of IDEA’s basic functionality and breadth of tools. Training is immediately hands-on, so participants have the opportunity to quickly interact with the software by completing exercises and case studies using sample data.

After completing this training, participants will be able to:

Understand the purpose and features of IDEA.

Consider business objectives to which IDEA can be applied.

Determine the data required and import the data.

Use IDEA in Audit, Finance, and other industries to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Improve governance and controls, and reduce risk in their organization.

Course Outline

Introducing IDEA
Managing Databases
Obtaining and Importing Data
Reconciling and Examining Data
Isolating Specific Records
Profiling the Data

Introducing IDEA
Managing Databases
Obtaining and Importing Data
Reconciling and Examining Data
Isolating Specific Records
Profiling the Data

Introducing IDEA
Managing Databases
Obtaining and Importing Data
Reconciling and Examining Data
Isolating Specific Records
Profiling the Data

Prerequisites
Working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® desktop environment Microsoft® Office® applications.