IDEA Basics to Get You Started
We make it easy to get started using CaseWare IDEA. This introductory course will help you navigate through IDEA's features and functions to gain a deeper understanding of how data analytics can be applied in your everyday work. In just two days, you will learn how and where to apply IDEA, plus build your skills through hands-on instruction using case studies and sample data.
| Course Level |
Basic |
| Length |
Two days (16 CPE) |
| Delivery Method |
Group Internet Based |
| Event Time |
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Prerequisites |
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows® desktop environment and Microsoft Office® applications |
Mario Perez, CIDA
Audit Analytics Consultant
Mario has over 12 years of experience as an IDEA user, trainer, and provider of technical support and consulting services. Starting with his introduction to IDEA as an audit associate at BDO New York in the mid-90s, he credits his enthusiasm for Data Analytics and knowledge of IDEA with traveling the world, working with the IDEA distributor in Scandinavia as well as training and consulting engagements in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and The Bahamas.
- Courses led by certified IDEA instructors
- Earn up to 16 hours of NASBA CPE (8 hours per day)
- Course materials provide comprehensive, step-by-step instruction for reference including IDEA screenshots, tips and exercises to keep your skills sharp
- Public training courses help you work towards CaseWare Analytics IDEA Certification (CIDA)
- Gain skills and confidence using data analytics to conduct more efficient and effective audits
- Network with fellow IDEA users to share best practices and grow your professional network
- Information about resources and additional products designed to save time and effort
After completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the purpose and use the basic features and functions IDEA offers, including navigating the IDEA Ribbon to quickly access audit-specific commands
- Determine what data is required, and how to obtain and import different data types into IDEA
- Effectively manage and use multiple databases
- Reconcile and examine data to search for outliers and potential fraud
- Isolate specific records for further investigation
- Profile data using stratification and summarization
- Identify irregularities including duplicate key and gap detection
- Apply commonly-used sampling techniques: systematic, random and stratified random
- Audit a general ledger file using a case study example
- Manipulate and add fields
- Use IDEA @Functions and build equations to add virtual fields, filter, sort, and match data
- Work with multiple databases: appending and joining databases
- Basics for building equations to automate repeatable processes
- Document, report and share your findings
Audimation Services, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of the continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website:
nasbaregistry.org
CPAs may contact us by email at
[email protected] to receive promotional materials containing details on the required elements of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.
