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Accounting’s big bet on data analytics

Accounting firms and their clients are going “all in” on data analytics. They’re spending record amounts on these powerful tools to help auditors analyze a bigger, broader range of business data than ever before.

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Guiding data-driven decisions

Making smart economic policy requires solid data at the fingertips of lawmakers.
At the federal level, the U.S. government relies on agencies like the U.S. Census Bureau and the Federal Reserve Board. In Georgia, public officials often turn to Jeff Humphreys.

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What’s in store?

The rise of analytics is changing the art of business, and Terry’s students, faculty and alumni are working to decipher insights the infinite streams of data reveal.

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Focus on faculty: Jacqueline Hammersley

Terry College of Business professor Jacqueline Hammersley educates students while also conducting research that has a direct effect on professional accounting practice.