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Data Modelling for Accounting (B-KUL-D0Q63A)

6 ECTSEnglish39 First termCannot be taken as part of an examination contract
N. |  Stouthuysen Kristof (substitute)
POC zij-instroom Masters FEB

Aims

Upon completion ot the course the student can:

  • Develop and apply data analysis strategies for decision making in accounting
  • Use data analytic techniques to solve common accounting problems
  • Use relational databases to store and access data for decision making
  • Use basic supervised machine techniques and textual analysis techniques
  • Use programming skills to translate data into presentable analyses for decision making
  • Example topics include: Fraud detection, financial control issues, qualitative report evaluation

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Activities

6 ects. Data Modelling for Accounting (B-KUL-D0Q63a)

6 ECTSEnglishFormat: Lecture39 First term
N. |  Stouthuysen Kristof (substitute)
POC zij-instroom Masters FEB

Content

  • Data analysis strategies for decision making in accounting
  • Data analytic techniques to solve common accounting programs
  • Relational databases to store and access data for decision making
  • Basic supervised machine learning techniques
  • Programming skills
  • Example topics:
    • Fraud detection
    • Financial control issues
    • Qualitative report valuation

Qualitative report valuation

Course material

The material provided on Toledo (slides, articles, exercises) is the principal study material, as well as the notes taken during the lectures.

Format: more information

  • Data analysis strategies for decision making in accounting
  • Data analytic techniques to solve common accounting programs
  • Relational databases to store and access data for decision making
  • Basic supervised machine learning techniques
  • Programming skills
  • Example topics:
    • Fraud detection
    • Financial control issues
    • Qualitative report valuation

Evaluation

Evaluation: Data Modelling for Accounting (B-KUL-D2Q63a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : Computer, None

Explanation


Features of the evaluation

The evaluation consists of a closed book computer exam with open questions.

Determination of final grades

The grades are determined by the lecturer, in line with the examination regulations and as communicated via Toledo. The result is calculated and communicated as a whole number on a scale of 20.

Information about retaking exams

The features of the evaluation ans determination of grades are identical to those of the first examination opportunity, as described in the tab 'Explanation'.