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We are pleased to announce the Online Resource Center, which provides IDEA Academic Partnership participants with secure access to case studies with sample data files, assignments and other documents they may use to give students hands-on experience in using IDEA. We encourage participants to contribute case studies and coursework materials such as tests, quizzes, lessons, etc. to build the Online Resource Center into a useful resource for the academic community.
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Available Case Studies & Materials
- - Using IDEAScripts to Teach Continuous Auditing/Continuous Monitoring: The Case of Identifying Terminated Employees with Continued Network Access
- - IDEA Data Organization
- - Tallahassee Bean Counters: IDEA Companion
- - Return of the Tallahassee Bean Counters: IDEA Companion
- - Inventory and Travel Expense Reporting Fraud Audit
- - Payroll and Accounts Payable Fraud Audit
- - Revenue and Accounts Receivable Fraud Audit
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To request a copy of the Academic Partnership package click here.
Sharing Technology & Skills
Audimation Services, Inc. is proud to partner with the academic community in providing U.S. educators with the education version of IDEA® - Data Analysis Software, support and resources for classroom use. Accounting, auditing and finance students benefit greatly when applying practical data analysis applications, to concepts learned in the classroom. IDEA, a global standard for data analysis tools, is used by more than half of the top 100 U.S. CPA firms, plus many industries across the Fortune 500; government agencies (federal, state and local); non-profits and small businesses. Click here to view a complete list of applications by industry and type.
By incorporating IDEA into your curriculum as a unit, project or single lesson, you can help your students develop critical thinking skills and a working knowledge of "real world" data analysis techniques through hands-on applications, which will give them a competitive advantage in the corporate market.
IDEA is used in the following subject areas in both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and in traditional and online classrooms:
• Accounting Information Systems
• Auditing/Assurance Services
• Cost Accounting/Managing
• Financial Accounting
• Fraud/Forensic Accounting
• Internal Auditing
• IT Auditing
Participation in Audimation's IDEA Academic Partnership is available to educators of U.S. *accredited colleges and universities. Educators will receive at no charge the following:
IDEA Academic Package
• IDEA Data Analysis Software for Education -Fully functional software allowing you to explore all of IDEA's features, but limited to the first 5,000 records of any imported file. The software may be placed on the educator's computer, lab computers or distributed to the students for installation on their computers. Use IDEA to provide "real world" examples of sampling, aging, fraud detection and cost analysis.
• User Guides - IDEA User Guide and Report Reader Guide in PDF format automatically installed with IDEA. The IDEA User Guide includes a "Getting Started Tutorial," complete with step-by-step instructions and data files. These guides are located in the Documentation folder under Program Files/IDEA.
• Case Study for IDEA - Available electronically on the IDEA CD and educators are authorized to reproduce and distribute the case study and data files for student use. This case study is a three-part document that provides:
- An introduction on importing data files, conducting various analyses, creating reports and reviewing the History
- Additional 'problems' for testing your IDEA skills
- Background information for you to plan and perform an inventory audit using IDEA
• Quick Start for IDEA - Available in hardcopy format, allows you to quickly learn the main functions of the software.
• Flash Presentation - Provides an overview of IDEA and its functionality. This CD demonstrates IDEA's capabilities, and which industries use IDEA. It also helps students learn about IDEA.
Additional Resources
• IDEA Workbook - Available in hardcopy format, the IDEA Workbook allows you to gain familiarity with IDEA and provides you with an example of how IDEA can be used within the classroom. The workbook is an in-depth tutorial applying IDEA tests and analyses to audits and investigations in accounts receivable, accounts payable/fraud investigation and inventory. It also includes general IDEA information such as data requirements; designing and printing reports; re-running tasks; other uses of IDEA in the areas of sales transactions, travel expenses, payroll and access controls. Data files are included on the IDEA CD.
Educators may purchase the IDEA Workbook at cost, for student/classroom use. Student copies include the Education Version of IDEA, User Guides, Case Study for IDEA and all applicable data files.
• Training Discount - Educators interested in attending the "Acquiring & Importing Data" or "Analyzing & Interrogating Data - Level 1" training courses may receive a discount. For criteria and details, please contact us education@audimation.com .
• Emerging IDEAs - Bi-monthly e-newsletter containing relevant articles, IDEA tips and two levels of 'challenges' to test your working knowledge of IDEA. Also provides information on upcoming IDEA user groups, public training and seminars.
• Tech Tips - Straight from the Audimation Helpdesk specialists, an e-mailed knowledge base of the latest IDEA issues from our users, and solutions.
Support
Participating educators are provided with full support and maintenance rights, and privileges which include:
• IDEA Helpdesk Support - Educators and students may contact the Audimation Helpdesk for assistance in using IDEA's functionality.
• Getting Started Webcasts - Educators may participate in a two-part live Webcast providing an overview of IDEA.
• Access CaseWare IDEA Support Web Site Page - Educators may visit the password-protected Support section of the CaseWare IDEA Web site to obtain free applicable downloads, including import components for QuickBooks and Peachtree, white papers, FAQs and more. Access is controlled through a user-defined password.
• IDEA Version Releases - Educators will automatically receive new versions of IDEA for Education as they become available.
Contact Us
Through the IDEA Academic Partnership, we welcome information from educators including your comments about:
• How you are using IDEA in your curriculum
• How we might improve our offerings to meet your needs
• Share with us your innovative lessons that expand your students data analysis knowledge
• Show materials you have developed using IDEA
To participate in the IDEA Academic Partnership, please call 888-641-2800 ext. 1890 or send an e-mail to education@audimation.com.
To request a copy of the Academic Partnership package click here.
The IDEA Academic Partnership is sponsored by Audimation Services, Inc. which provides data analysis technology, professional support and training, seminars, and consulting services to help organizations access, analyze and share data. Audimation Services is the sole U.S. distributor of IDEA to accountants, auditors and financial professionals.
*For institutions outside of the U.S. and its territories, contact CaseWare IDEA directly at www.caseware.com/products/idea.
Testimonials
"[IDEA] looks good on students' résumés! One of my [former] students was the only one at his firm who knew how to use IDEA when the firm decided to purchase the software. The firm has been so impressed with his performance that they are actively recruiting on our campus and sending partner-level people to speak to our student organizations rather than just recruiters."
Constance Lehmann, Ph.D.
University of Houston- Clear Lake
"My students really enjoy working with 'real world' software, and I plan to continue using IDEA in my Fraud Examination classes!"
Darwin King, Ph.D., CPA
St. Bonaventure University
"I am utilizing IDEA at both NYU and Utica College and it is a great supplement to both lectures and theory!"
Darryl S. Neier, CFE , MS
Utica University
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