GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on 25 May 2018. It applies to everyone trading within the EEA (including UK individuals and organisations).
Data
Resources covering data analytics and big data, data handling, data protection and GDPR, and data presentation.
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Data analytics and big data
What should be future-proofed for careers and firms?
Richard Anning looks at what skills need to be future-proofed for careers and firms, using statistics from the most recent Mid-Market Tech Forum.
A simple revolution for digital auditing and auditing digital
Marc Bena explores the challenges and opportunities around auditing digital and digital auditing.
Counting on ethics when it comes to data management
Paula Smith examines how a strong ethical approach can help financial services firms cope with the changing world of data management
Acting on intelligence in the insurance industry
Dr Henna Karna, chief data officer at AXA-owned XL Catlin, explains to Chris Evans why the insurance industry needs to transform its approach to data and digital innovation.
Data handling
Excel Tips: Using the Slicer Tool
Excel guru Simon Hurst details the versatility of the Slicer feature, which was introduced in 2010, explaining why it is at the heart of Excel dashboard creation.
Excel - cumulative totals
There are many situations where you might want to calculate a cumulative total in an Excel spreadsheet, from a straightforward running total for a list of bank transactions to cumulative values for use with an Excel chart that is animated over time.
When text into numbers wont go
Recently someone sent me a small spreadsheet that included a column of formatted numbers. Unfortunately, the numbers weren't numeric values that had been formatted as numbers but had been entered (or more probably pasted from elsewhere) as formatted text, complete with commas and pound signs.
Data protection and GDPR
Counting on ethics when it comes to data management
Paula Smith examines how a strong ethical approach can help financial services firms cope with the changing world of data management
The weakest link in the supply chain
George Quigley explains how smaller firms can assess cyber risk in their supply chain.
Insurance companies playing catch up with Big Data
Insurance companies need to put their best foot forward to make the most of big data in providing better services for customers, says Peter Wilson
Cyber security: how accountancy should address risks
The growing role played by accountancy firms in helping clients to improve their security posture
Data presentation
Power BI Desktop - Part two
Simon Hurst continues his guide to data display with some tips on how to keep up to date with changes and enhancements to customise your content.
Power BI Desktop - Part one
Power BI Desktop offers new ways to visualise and present data. In part one of his guide, Simon Hurst uses Facebook posts to demonstrate some of its capabilities.
Excel emojis
Although it's generally a good idea to keep reports as simple and clear as possible, the sparing use of unusual graphics can sometimes add to impact.
Finance in a Digital World
ICAEW is collaborating with Deloitte to ensure its members and students have the knowledge and skills to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the fourth industrial revolution and to meet its challenges head on. Log-in to access exclusive content, including: eLearning, webinars and bite-sized summaries on individual technologies and the broader impact of digital technologies on finance.