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HW 1: Accounting Questions Data Can Answer

Overview

DO NOT USE A LOT OF AI. DO IT YOURSELF!

HW 1: Accounting Questions Data Can Answer
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Purpose

Practice turning accounting concerns into answerable analytics questions.

Instructions

Identify five accounting questions that data could help answer. For each question, provide:

  • The accounting area: audit, tax, financial accounting, managerial accounting, AIS, or other.
    • The decision maker.
    • The question.
    • The data needed.
    • The likely analysis type: descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, or prescriptive.
    • One data quality risk.
  • Submission

    Submit a 1–2 page memo or table.

    AI Use

    AI use is allowed for brainstorming, tool troubleshooting, and writing clarity if you disclose meaningful use. You remain responsible for all calculations, analysis, and accounting judgment.

    Grading

  • Clear accounting context: 25%
    • Specific and answerable questions: 30%
    • Appropriate data and analysis type: 30%
    • Data quality risks: 15%