Read a great publication on the concept of Data Governance (meet the author here) and was inspired to share learnings from the ICAEW course on Data Analytics. Before delving into analytics per se, we first need to understand the context within which analytics occurs. There are several useful resources that are available publicly.
a) Data analysis as a concept and process
- TowardsDataScience article that describes what a data analyst actually does.
- Why analytics is important for accountants: read the ICAEW’s article on the matter.
- DataCamp blog detailing what is data science, why it is important and the skills analysts need.
- News website Medium presents a series of articles that gives a real-world example of an analytics project that demonstrates how to frame a business problem for analytics
Framing the Business Problem - 1 of 3
Framing the Business Problem - 2 of 3
Framing the Business Problem - 3 of 3 - Career website Indeed detailed guide to writing a problem statement.
- Software company SAS on framing a business problem as an analytical solution.
- TowardsDataScience article on the importance of checking your assumptions in analytical projects.
b) Organisational data and data quality
- TowardsDataScience explains everything you need to know about data management.
- Article from news website Medium on why data quality matters.
c) Roles and responsibilities around data analytics
- DataCamp has a useful infographic that breaks down the different jobs, roles and skills required in data and the differences between them.
- The blog Everyday Analytics on thinking like an analyst and the questions you need to ask.
- ICAEW article on the skills required for accountants to perform data analysis.
- Information on data governance can be found in this DataCamp blog post.
Hope you found the above resources useful in your continuous learning journey!
If you have more useful resources to share, please add a comment below.
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