Overview
| M Professional Accounting | Core |
This is an introductory subject tailored to beginners, offering a foundation understanding of coding using Python. The subject aims to develop students’ analytical knowledge and skills in using Python and accounting data to solve business problems. At the completion of the subject, students should have the ability to: (1) extract, transform and load relevant data; (2) apply appropriate data analytic techniques; and (3) interpret and share the results with stakeholders.
Data and analytics are transforming business and have major implications for the role of graduate accountants. Increasingly, accountants are competing with data analysts and scientists. However, accountants are still the preferred trusted business advisors given their historic role in preparing financial information. This subject is designed to give students a much sought after skill set which will equip them to add value to organizations in data driven business environments.
