Taking Your IDEA Skills to the Next Level
After you’ve completed the Level 1 course, or gained experience working with IDEA on your own, it is time to tackle more complex data analysis tasks. Our two-day Level 2 course is designed to build your skills and achieve higher levels of efficiency. This course provides hands-on instruction to help you learn more advanced techniques including creating equations or criteria, automating tasks and connecting databases.
Course Level |
Intermediate |
Length |
Two days (16 CPE) |
Delivery Method |
Group Internet-Based |
Event Time |
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Central |
Prerequisites |
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows® desktop environment and Microsoft Office® applications. Familiarity with CI101 course topics. Completion of CI101 is recommended. |
- 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
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