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color: #1f2933;\" class=\"ey-product\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ey-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ey-kicker\"\u003eAICPA \u0026amp; CIMA course | SKU DAC2223SSO | 4 CPE\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eData Profiling and Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ey-lede\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eData Profiling and Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e course helps accounting and finance professionals identify data sources, collect the right data, understand profiling risks, and prepare data for analysis using an ETL-focused approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ey-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ey-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCPE credits\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ey-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLevel\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBasic\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ey-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eField of study\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eInformation Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ey-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAccess period\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1 year\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ey-actions\"\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Buy Data Profiling and Collection through Eduyush\" href=\"#buy-through-eduyush\" class=\"ey-btn ey-btn-primary\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuy through Eduyush\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca title=\"View official AICPA course facts for DAC2223SSO\" href=\"#course-facts\" class=\"ey-btn ey-btn-secondary\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCheck course facts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ey-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"key-takeaways\"\u003eKey takeaways for Data Profiling and Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course focuses on the early stage of a data analytics project: finding, understanding, profiling and collecting data before analysis begins. It is useful for finance professionals who want cleaner inputs, fewer data surprises and better confidence in analytics-based decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the role of data profiling and collection in a data analytics project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how data profiling fits within the extract, transform and load process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify appropriate data sources based on the objective of an analytics project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognise risks and issues that may arise during data collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse this course as part two of the four-part Data Processing and Analysis Certificate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cnav aria-label=\"Table of contents\" class=\"ey-toc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick navigation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"What is Data Profiling and Collection?\" href=\"#what-is-this-course\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhat this course covers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Official course facts for DAC2223SSO\" href=\"#course-facts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOfficial course facts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Who should take Data Profiling and Collection?\" href=\"#who-should-take-it\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWho should take it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"What you learn in Data Profiling and Collection\" href=\"#what-you-learn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Data profiling examples for accounting and finance teams\" href=\"#finance-examples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFinance examples\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"How Data Profiling and Collection fits the certificate pathway\" href=\"#certificate-pathway\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCertificate pathway\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Why buy Data Profiling and Collection through Eduyush?\" href=\"#buy-through-eduyush\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhy Eduyush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"FAQs on Data Profiling and Collection\" href=\"#faqs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"what-is-this-course\"\u003eWhat is the Data Profiling and Collection course?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData Profiling and Collection is an AICPA \u0026amp; CIMA online CPE course that teaches finance professionals how to identify data sources, profile data based on project objectives, collect data for analysis, and understand risks in the data collection process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course is designed for accounting and finance professionals, not only data specialists. It uses practical examples and case studies so learners can connect data profiling to reporting, dashboards, analysis, forecasting and decision support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ey-note\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate note:\u003c\/strong\u003e AICPA \u0026amp; CIMA identifies this course as part two of the four-part Data Processing and Analysis Certificate. The standalone course page does not state a digital badge, so learners who need a badge should review the full certificate before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"course-facts\"\u003eOfficial course facts for DAC2223SSO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe table below summarises the official product details for Data Profiling and Collection. These facts should be checked against the official AICPA \u0026amp; CIMA page before publishing changes to access, CPE or product positioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ey-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCourse item\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOfficial course name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Profiling and Collection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDAC2223SSO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnline CPE self-study\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCPE credits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 CPE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNASBA field of study\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInformation Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBasic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccess period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuthor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDave Collins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertificate relationship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart two of the four-part Data Processing and Analysis Certificate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOfficial source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Official AICPA \u0026amp; CIMA Data Profiling and Collection course page\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aicpa-cima.com\/cpe-learning\/course\/data-profiling-and-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAICPA \u0026amp; CIMA course page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"who-should-take-it\"\u003eWho should take Data Profiling and Collection?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is suited to accounting and finance professionals who need to identify and collect data before analysis. It is relevant for controllers, finance directors, CFOs, CPAs and global finance teams working with reporting, dashboards, analytics or decision-support projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ey-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ey-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBest for\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eControllers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImprove confidence in reporting inputs before analysis, dashboards or variance review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ey-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBest for\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinance directors\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstand whether the right data is being collected for performance and decision support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ey-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBest for\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCFOs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk better questions about data readiness, source reliability and analysis risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ey-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBest for\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCPAs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild practical analytics preparation skills relevant to finance, reporting and advisory work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"what-you-learn\"\u003eWhat will you learn in Data Profiling and Collection?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearners study how data profiling and collection fit into a data analytics project and the ETL process. The course shows how to profile data based on an objective, gather identified data, anticipate collection issues, and recognise risks that may affect the quality of later analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eData profiling in accounting and finance analytics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData profiling helps finance teams understand whether data is complete, consistent and relevant enough for the intended analysis. Without this step, a dashboard or model can look sophisticated while still being built on weak or unsuitable data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eData collection and ETL process basics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course connects data collection to the extract, transform and load process. Learners review how data moves from a source to a staging area where it can later be cleansed, transformed or prepared for modelling and reporting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRisks and considerations in collecting data for analytics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData collection can introduce errors when sources are incomplete, definitions differ, access is restricted or data is extracted inconsistently. The course helps learners anticipate these issues before they affect reporting quality or business decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ey-pill\"\u003eData profiling\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ey-pill\"\u003eData collection\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ey-pill\"\u003eETL process\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ey-pill\"\u003eData sources\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ey-pill\"\u003eAnalytics preparation\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ey-pill\"\u003eData risks\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ey-pill\"\u003eFinance analytics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"finance-examples\"\u003eHow data profiling and collection apply in finance teams\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData profiling and collection matter because 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ey-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinance situation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy data profiling matters\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCourse connection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRevenue dashboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRevenue data may come from billing, CRM and ERP systems with different definitions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdentify sources and profile data against the dashboard objective.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpense analysis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVendor names, cost centres and account classifications may be inconsistent.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecognise collection issues before cleansing and analysis.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorking capital review\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReceivables and payables data may contain timing, ageing or master-data issues.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnderstand risks in source data and collection methods.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForecasting project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForecasts can be unreliable if historical data is incomplete or not comparable.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile data based on the objective before modelling.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManagement reporting pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual extracts and spreadsheet uploads can create version-control risk.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnect data collection to ETL discipline and staging processes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"certificate-pathway\"\u003eHow does Data Profiling and Collection fit the Data Processing and Analysis Certificate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData Profiling and Collection sits after requirements gathering and before data cleansing, mining and modelling. This sequence matters because finance professionals first need to define the decision need, then identify and collect the right data, then clean and analyse it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ey-success\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the complete pathway, review the \u003ca title=\"Data Processing and Analysis Certificate on Eduyush\" href=\"https:\/\/eduyush.com\/products\/data-processing-and-analysis-certificate\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eData Processing and Analysis Certificate\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also compare related learning such as \u003ca title=\"Data Analytics Core Concepts Certificate on Eduyush\" href=\"https:\/\/eduyush.com\/products\/aicpa-certification-data-analytics-core-concepts-certificate\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eData Analytics Core Concepts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Application of Data Analysis Essentials Certificate on Eduyush\" href=\"https:\/\/eduyush.com\/products\/aicpa-certification-application-of-data-analysis-essentials-certificate\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eApplication of Data Analysis Essentials\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca title=\"Data Analytics with Power Query on Eduyush\" href=\"https:\/\/eduyush.com\/products\/data-analytics-with-power-query\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eData Analytics with Power Query\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"buy-through-eduyush\"\u003eWhy buy Data Profiling and Collection through Eduyush?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEduyush supports eligible learners with regional purchase guidance, local payment convenience and activation help for selected AICPA \u0026amp; CIMA learning products. This support helps learners choose between a standalone course and a full certificate pathway before enrolling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet help deciding whether the standalone course or complete certificate is a better fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse regional purchase support where available for eligible learners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceive guidance on activation and access after enrolment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare related data analytics, Power Query, AI and technology courses before purchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a practical learning path across analytics preparation, data cleansing and modelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor broader finance technology learning, explore Eduyush pages for \u003ca title=\"Core Concepts of Artificial Intelligence for Accounting Professionals on Eduyush\" href=\"https:\/\/eduyush.com\/products\/core-concepts-artificial-intelligence-accounting-professionals\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAI for accounting professionals\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Blockchain and Digital Assets Fundamentals Certificate on Eduyush\" href=\"https:\/\/eduyush.com\/products\/aicpa-certification-blockchain-fundamentals-for-accounting-and-finance-professionals-certificate\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlockchain and Digital Assets\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca title=\"Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Finance and Accounting Professionals on Eduyush\" href=\"https:\/\/eduyush.com\/products\/aicpa-certification-cybersecurity-fundamentals-for-finance-and-accounting-professionals-certificate\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCybersecurity Fundamentals\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"how-to-complete\"\u003eHow to complete the Data Profiling and Collection course\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is online and self-paced. A practical way to complete it is to choose one real finance analysis problem and use the course concepts to define data sources, profiling checks, collection steps and risks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the SKU, access period and course fit before purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify a finance or accounting use case you want to analyse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eList the possible data sources and the questions each source can answer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfile the data against the objective before relying on it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocument risks, access issues, extraction limits and data-quality concerns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the output as preparation for data cleansing, mining and modelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"faqs\" class=\"ey-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs on Data Profiling and Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs DAC2223SSO suitable for beginners?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. AICPA \u0026amp; CIMA lists 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow many CPE credits does Data Profiling and Collection provide?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official AICPA \u0026amp; CIMA course page lists Data Profiling and Collection as 4 CPE credits in the Information Technology field of study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this course part of a certificate?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. AICPA \u0026amp; CIMA identifies Data Profiling and Collection as part two of the four-part Data Processing and Analysis Certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is data profiling in finance analytics?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the standalone course include a digital badge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official standalone course page does not state digital badge wording. If a digital badge is important, review the full Data Processing and Analysis Certificate before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho benefits most from this course?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControllers, finance directors, CFOs, CPAs and accounting professionals benefit most when they work with dashboards, reporting packs, reconciliations, forecasting, data preparation or analytics projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"sources\"\u003eOfficial sources and related Eduyush pages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ey-source\"\u003eLast verified: May 13, 2026. 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