Data Visualization and Mapping Tools for Accountants

The course provides a concise overview of more than 200 data visualization tools which can be used by accountants to enhance the visual appeal of their financial work. All resources are easy-to-use web-based applications that require virtually no artistic or design skill - simply drag and drop, point and click, cut and paste, and/or edit text. You'll discover how to create new image content in a snap to better inform, persuade, and inspire action. Participants will walk away with a whole new creative toolkit and skillset that cuts through data clutter, improves analysis and sharpens decision-making. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Objectives

After attending this presentation you will be able to...

• Identify at least 15 technology forces and human factors that are driving growth in visual business communications
• Distinguish at least 6 Microsoft Office visual app plug-ins that can be used to create dynamic dashboards and charts in Excel
• Indicate at least 4 broadcasting platforms that can be used to deliver live streams, meetings, and video presentations for free
• Recognize at least 6 infographic template services that allow practitioners to create an easy-to-understand overview of a topic using a collection of imagery, charts and minimal text
• Recall at least 4 online charting apps that instantly create different types of charts including column, bar, line, area, gauge, and other visuals.

Highlights

The major topics covered in this class include:

• The new visually rich and post-literate world
• Business case for data visualizations
• Freely usable and stock imagery, animated GIFs, emojis, infographics, animations, logos, interactive images, word clouds
• Excel Analytics Apps, Excel Dashboard Tips, PowerPoint Templates
• Location Intelligence and Maps, sonification, synthetic media, leading software review portals
• Video-conferencing and live broadcasting, screen and webcam recording, online presentation platforms
• Image Editors, video apps, motion graphics and special effects, video creators, 3D design and simulation, data viz tutorials, design talent marketplaces
• Mind maps, visual resumes, diagrams, charts, timelines, digital flipbooks, information dashboards

Who Will Benefit

Practitioners who want a basic, non-technical understanding of leading online data visualization applications, and how these tools can be used to improve the visual appeal, understandability, credibility and shareability of their financial communications.

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