The CPE 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.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify at least 15 technology forces and human factors that are driving growth in visual business communications
• Discuss at least 6 Microsoft Office visual app plug-ins that can be used to create dynamic dashboards and charts in Excel
• Point out at least 4 broadcasting platforms that can be used to deliver live streams, meetings, and video presentations for free.
• Explore 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
• List at least 4 online charting apps that instantly create different types of charts including column, bar, line, area, gauge, and other visuals.

Topics Covered:

• The New Visually Rich and Post-Literate World
• Business Case for Data Visualizations
• Leading Software Review Portals
• Freely Usable and Stock Imagery
• Animated GIFs
• Emojis
• Sonification
• Design Talent Marketplaces
• Excel Analytics Apps
• Excel Dashboard Tips
• Word Clouds
• Location Intelligence and Maps
• Video-Conferencing and Live Broadcasting
• Video Apps
• Interactive Images
• Image Editors
• Mind Maps
• Infographics
• Visual Resumes
• Diagrams
• Charts
• Synthetic Media
• Screen and Webcam Recording
• Video Creators
• Animations
• Logos
• Timelines
• Online Presentation Platforms
• PowerPoint Templates
• Digital Flipbooks
• Information Dashboards
• 3D Design and Simulation
• Motion Graphics and Special Effects
• Data Viz Tutorials

Who Will Benefit/Target Audience:

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.

Prerequisite Knowledge

Participants should have a basic understanding of computer networks, operating systems, and internet technologies.