Data Profiling and Collection | AICPA 4 CPE
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Official AICPA & CIMA Data Profiling and Collection — 4 CPE credits of online self-study in identifying, profiling and collecting data before analysis. This is part two of the four-part Data Processing and Analysis Certificate, covering data sources, the extract-transform-load (ETL) process, and the risks that affect data quality. Eduyush is an official AICPA & CIMA channel partner serving learners worldwide, with prices displayed in your regional currency at checkout.
4 CPE credits · NASBA: Information Technology · Basic level · Online self-study · 1-year access · SKU DAC2223SSO
Key takeaways
- Official course title: Data Profiling and Collection (product number DAC2223SSO)
- CPE value: 4 CPE credits in the NASBA field of study: Information Technology
- Level: Basic — designed for accounting and finance professionals, not only data specialists
- Part of a certificate: Part two of the four-part Data Processing and Analysis Certificate
- No standalone badge: The standalone course page does not state a digital badge; the full certificate is the badge-earning route
- Authored by: Dave Collins
What is the Data Profiling and Collection course?
Data Profiling and Collection is an AICPA & CIMA online CPE self-study course that teaches finance professionals how to identify data sources, profile data against project objectives, collect data for analysis and understand the risks in the data-collection process. It uses practical examples and case studies so learners can connect data profiling to reporting, dashboards, analysis, forecasting and decision support.
Certificate note: AICPA & CIMA identify this course as part two of the four-part Data Processing and Analysis Certificate. The standalone course does not state a digital badge, so learners who want a badge should take the full certificate.
Official course facts
| Course item | Verified detail |
|---|---|
| Official title | Data Profiling and Collection |
| Provider | AICPA & CIMA |
| Format | CPE Self-study, Online |
| CPE credits | 4 CPE |
| NASBA field of study | Information Technology |
| Level | Basic |
| Author | Dave Collins |
| Certificate relationship | Part two of the four-part Data Processing and Analysis Certificate |
| Digital badge | Not stated on the standalone course page (available via the full certificate) |
| Availability | 1 year after purchase date with full paid access |
| Product number | DAC2223SSO |
| Official source | AICPA & CIMA Data Profiling and Collection page |
Who provides what
| Role | Organisation |
|---|---|
| Course provider | AICPA & CIMA (Association of International Certified Professional Accountants) |
| Course author | Dave Collins |
| Authorised reseller and purchase support | Eduyush |
Who should take Data Profiling and Collection?
This course suits accounting and finance professionals who need to identify and collect data before analysis — controllers, finance directors, CFOs, CPAs and finance teams working with reporting, dashboards, analytics or decision-support projects.
| Learner profile | Fit | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Controller | Strong fit | Improves confidence in reporting inputs before analysis, dashboards or variance review. |
| Finance director | Strong fit | Confirms whether the right data is being collected for performance and decision support. |
| CFO | Good fit | Supports better questions about data readiness, source reliability and analysis risk. |
| CPA or finance analyst | Strong fit | Builds practical analytics-preparation skills for finance, reporting and advisory work. |
| Learner wanting the full pathway | Consider the certificate | The four-part Data Processing and Analysis Certificate is the badge-earning route. |
What you learn
Learners study how data profiling and collection fit into an analytics project and the ETL process: how to profile data against an objective, gather identified data, anticipate collection issues, and recognise risks that affect the quality of later analysis.
Data profiling
Understand whether data is complete, consistent and relevant enough for the intended analysis.
Data collection and ETL basics
How data moves from a source to a staging area where it can later be cleansed and prepared.
Identifying data sources
Choose sources that fit the objective of the analytics project.
Risks and considerations
Anticipate incomplete sources, differing definitions, restricted access and inconsistent extracts.
How data profiling and collection apply in finance teams
Finance decisions depend on reliable inputs. Before building a dashboard, forecast, reconciliation or margin analysis, professionals must know where the data comes from, whether it matches the objective and what risks may affect interpretation.
| Finance situation | Why data profiling matters | Course connection |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue dashboard | Revenue data may come from billing, CRM and ERP systems with different definitions. | Identify sources and profile data against the dashboard objective. |
| Expense analysis | Vendor names, cost centres and account classifications may be inconsistent. | Recognise collection issues before cleansing and analysis. |
| Working capital review | Receivables and payables data may contain timing, ageing or master-data issues. | Understand risks in source data and collection methods. |
| Forecasting project | Forecasts can be unreliable if historical data is incomplete or not comparable. | Profile data against the objective before modelling. |
| Management reporting pack | Manual extracts and spreadsheet uploads can create version-control risk. | Connect data collection to ETL discipline and staging processes. |
Where this fits in the certificate
Data Profiling and Collection sits after requirements gathering and before data cleansing, mining and modelling. Finance professionals first define the decision need, then identify and collect the right data, then clean and analyse it.
| Part | Certificate component | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Requirements Gathering | Define audience, objectives and information needs. |
| 2 | Data Profiling and Collection (this course) | Identify sources, profile against objective, collect data, spot risks. |
| 3 | Data Cleansing | Clean and standardise data for reliable analysis. |
| 4 | Data Mining and Modelling | Find patterns and forecast outcomes. |
Want the complete pathway with a digital badge? Review the Data Processing and Analysis Certificate, or compare related learning such as Data Analytics Core Concepts and Data Analytics with Power Query.
Why buy Data Profiling and Collection through Eduyush?
Eduyush is an authorised reseller of selected AICPA & CIMA learning products, serving learners worldwide. Prices are displayed in your regional currency at checkout, and the Eduyush team processes your enrolment so the activation email comes directly from AICPA within 1–2 working days.
Eduyush support includes
- Regional pricing support where available for eligible learners, with checkout in your local currency
- Enrolment processed by the Eduyush team — AICPA activation email within 1–2 working days
- Guidance on whether the standalone course or the full certificate is a better fit
- Activation and access guidance after purchase
- Support for teams and firms buying multiple AICPA & CIMA learning products
FAQs on Data Profiling and Collection
Is DAC2223SSO suitable for beginners?
Yes. AICPA & CIMA list Data Profiling and Collection as a Basic level course. It is designed for accounting and finance professionals who want to learn how to identify, profile and collect data before analysis.
How many CPE credits does it provide?
The official course page lists 4 CPE credits in the Information Technology field of study. Learners should check their own professional body rules before claiming credit.
Is this course part of a certificate?
Yes. AICPA & CIMA identify Data Profiling and Collection as part two of the four-part Data Processing and Analysis Certificate.
What is data profiling in finance analytics?
Data profiling means reviewing data before analysis to understand its source, structure, completeness, consistency and suitability for a project objective. Finance teams use it to reduce the risk of poor decisions based on weak data.
Does the standalone course include a digital badge?
The standalone course page does not state a digital badge. If a badge matters to you, take the full Data Processing and Analysis Certificate, which is the badge-earning route.
How soon do I get access after buying through Eduyush?
After you enrol through Eduyush, the Eduyush team processes your enrolment and the activation email comes directly from AICPA within 1 to 2 working days. This is a digital product, so no physical materials are shipped, and access lasts 1 year from purchase.
Last verified: Official course facts checked on 13 July 2026 against the official AICPA & CIMA product page. Details may change. Learners should verify pricing, access, CPE eligibility and course availability before purchase.
