Mastering data series

Mastering data: A series of articles for CPAs

Today’s digital economy creates new demands on CPAs. Our article series on mastering data will indulge your curiosity and help you set a foundation to becoming a data expert in your organization.

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In an age where data is an organization’s most valuable asset, CPAs must become comfortable operating in a world that’s data-rich, data-intense, and data-driven.

The Mastering Data series looks at the foundations of the digital economy and explores the role of CPAs in using digital technologies and data management to improve business outcomes.

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how to broaden your understanding and learn how to contextualize models used to inform decision-making
opening new revenue streams by selling data and derived insights
identifying the gaps in your organization’s data holdings and how to purchase data
the risks of holding data

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Ensuring trust in your data-sharing ecosystem

Your technical training as a CPA and proven competencies in managing financial information can be transferred to data value chains to create and maintain much-needed trust.

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What is your data worth?

Data value is driven by its context. This article identifies key considerations in assessing the value of data and its role in value creation.

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Corporate data policy and its elements

A data policy sets out guidelines to ensure an organization’s data is managed properly. Learn about data policies and the role CPAs can play.

How to digitize your company

A digitization strategy is a crucial part of your organization’s success. Let us show you how to use digital technologies and data management to improve business outcomes.

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Canada’s digital economy and the CPA

With digitization becoming the new norm, organizations should plan their transition to the digital economy. Learn how you can play a leading role as a CPA.

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What is a data value chain

Learn how CPAs can play a role in the creation of a data value chain, which is the process of collecting and analyzing data for actionable insights.

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Risk management for trustworthy AI

Technologies using machine-learning algorithms to react and respond without human intervention can improve business productivity – but using artificial intelligence (AI) comes with risk. CPAs are well positioned to design systems to achieve trustworthy AI.

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Inject trust into data sharing

COVID-19 has caused many organizations to accelerate their digitization journey. While technological advancements have made it easier to support an online workforce and other COVID-related realities, it has also started conversations around trust in data.