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Strengths of the Course



Unlike other Excel driven courses, the Business Analytics & Reporting course prides itself on being designed to be application-focused within an accounting context. The syllabus is designed and taught by experienced accountants for accountants. This means that skills learnt can be readily deployed at the workplace and results can be immediate.



Comparison between Business Analytics & Reporting Course and a Standard Excel-driven Course

Business Analytics & Reporting Course

Standard Excel-Driven Course
1. Application based 1. Knowledge based
2. Focus on business requirements 2. Focus on software function
3. Create relevant business models using the functions 3. Learn the features using simple non-business related models
4. 1-hour technical assistance 4. No follow up
5. Project work reinforces confidence and ability 5. Test on knowledge of Excel Function
6. Certification by ICPAS and supported by iDA 6. Standard Microsoft certification
7. Designed and taught by experienced accountants for accountants 7. Taught by IT personnel


Course Structure & Syllabus


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Trainer Profiles


The instructors are all Certified Public Accountants with IT backgrounds. They have accumulated many years of relevant experience in the industry. To enhance your learning experience, an additional instructor will be present to provide hands-on guidance throughout the 4-day course.


Course Duration


The BAR course is a 4-day course from 9am to 5pm. Course duration is broken down to 2 days per week over 2 weeks. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend the Advanced Excel for Financial Reporting (AER) course before attending the 4-day BAR course.


Training Venue


Singapore Accountancy Academy (Main Campus)

 

20 Aljunied Road CPA House
Level 2 Computer Lab 1 (PCs provided)
Singapore 389805


Pre-Requisites


  1. Applicants are hereby reminded that at least one of the following pre-requisites MUST be a "YES" in order to attend the "Business Analytics and Reporting" (BAR) Programme.

     

    • Has attended / Is attending the "Advanced Excel for Financial Reporting" (AER) course
      OR:

       

    • Achieves at least 70% in the Self-Assessment Test for proficiency in 20 of the required Excel Functions.

     

  2. ICPAS BAR Trainers reserve the right to deny any participant from the course who fails to meet the pre-requisites competently.

 

Please refer here for the Self-Assessment Test.


Key Features


  • By Accountants for Accountants
    Syllabus is designed and taught by experienced accountants for accountants

  • Certification by ICPAS
    Course is certified by ICPAS as being highly relevant to the new business environment and results will lead to breakthroughs for yourself and your organisation

  • CPE Hours
    ICPAS members can claim 28 CPE hours credit after course completion

  • 1-hour Technical Assistance
    Helpline available after course completion to assist the full adoption of skills learnt in participants' workplace


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