Senior Analytics Consultant

Carol Ursell is widely recognized as an exceptional instructor, helping hundreds of professionals build their skills and confidence using data analytics. She joined Audimation Services in 1998 to establish the training department and shares her extensive knowledge of computer systems and data analysis techniques. As our most senior trainer, Carol develops and updates course curriculum, works with clients to customize content for on-site training and develops seminars and distance learning courses covering timely topics. Prior to joining Audimation Services, Carol was an accounting manager and audit coordinator for Cabot Oil & Gas and also worked in the audit department of Arthur Andersen. She is a graduate of Texas State University and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Texas Society of CPAs.

• 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)
• Build upon skills acquired by experience or attending Level 1 training
• Network with fellow IDEA users to share best practices and grow your professional network

After completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Handle advanced data extract and imports with greater confidence, speed and accuracy, including PDF imports
• Connect multiple databases to bring data together from different sources for analysis
• Apply advanced @functions and custom functions to perform complex calculations and testing
• Perform advanced data profiling using Benford’s Law
• Automate repeatable processes and repeatable tasks by working with Visual Script and IDEAScripts
• Access resources available from CaseWare for continued learning and assistance