SOLUTION MANUAL for Data Analytics for Accounting,3rd Edition by Vernon Richardson,Chapters 1 - 9 complete newest version!!

SOLUTION MANUAL for Data Analytics for Accounting,
3rd Edition by Vernon Richardson, Chapters 1 - 9




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,TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Data Analytics for Accounting and Identifying the Questions


Chapter 2: Mastering the Data


Chapter 3: Performing the Test Plan and Analyzing the Results


Chapter 4: Communicating Results and Visualizations


Chapter 5: The Modern Accounting Environment


Chapter 6: Audit Data Analytics


Chapter 7: Managerial Analytics


Chapter 8: Financial Statement Analytics


Chapter 9: Tax Analytics




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,Solutions Manual – Chapter 1
Solutions to Multiple Choice Questions

1. (LO 1-1) Big Data is often described by the four Vs, or

a. volume, velocity, veracity, and variability.
b. volume, velocity, veracity, and variety.
c. volume, volatility, veracity, and variability.
d. variability, velocity, veracity, and variety.

Answer: b

2. LO 1-4) Which data approach attempts to assign each unit in a population into a small set ofclasses (or
groups) where the unit best fits?

a. Regression
b. Similarity matching
c. Co-occurrence grouping
d. Classification

Answer: d

3. (LO 1-4) Which data approach attempts to identify similar individuals based on data knownabout
them?

a. Classification
b. Regression
c. Similarity matching
d. Data reduction

Answer: c

4. (LO 1-4) Which data approach attempts to predict connections between two data items?

a. Profiling
b. Classification
c. Link prediction
d. Regression




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, Answer: c s




5. (LO 1-6) Which of these terms is defined as being a central repository of descriptions for all ofthe data attributes
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of the dataset?
s s s




a. Big Data
s




b. Data warehouse
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c. Data dictionary
s




d. Data Analytics
s




Answer: c s




6. (LO 1-5) Which skills were not emphasized that analytic-minded accountants should have?
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a. Developed an analytics mindset s s s




b. Data scrubbing and data preparation
s s s s




c. Classification of test approaches s s s




d. Statistical data analysis competency s s s




Answer: c s




7. (LO 1-5) In which areas were skills not emphasized for analytic-minded accountants?
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a. Data quality
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b. Descriptive data analysis s s




c. Data visualization and data reporting
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d. Data and systems analysis and design
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Answer: d s




8. (LO 1-4) The IMPACT cycle includes all except the following steps:
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a. perform test plan. s s




b. visualize the data. s s




c. master the data. s s




d. track outcomes.s




Answer: b s




9. (LO 1-4) The IMPACT cycle specifically includes all except the following steps:
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a. data preparation.
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b. communicate insights. s




c. address and refine results.s s s




d. perform test plan. s s




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