Textual Analytics
Intermediate
Online
Description
As organizations grow, so does the amount of data they create and process. While traditional methods of analyzing data to detect and prevent fraud are effective, additional techniques are emerging that can provide insight using unstructured data that has been previously overlooked. One such technique is the use of textual analytics. This data analysis method, used progressively more by organizations, adds value by reducing exposure to risk and aiding in fight against fraud.
Prerequisites
Fundamental knowledge of data analysis procedures
You Will Learn How To:
Determine how textual analysis can be used in the prevention and detection of fraud
Identify the various attributes of data used for textual analysis
Differentiate textual analysis techniques and how they can be used to assess fraud risk
Recognize the benefits and challenges associated with using textual analytics
Table of Contents
| Lesson 1 | What Is Data Analysis? |
|---|---|
| Lesson 2 | Types of Data |
| Lesson 3 | What Is Textual Analytics? |
| Lesson 4 | Benefits of Using Textual Analytics |
| Lesson 5 | Challenges Faced When Performing Textual Analysis |
| Lesson 6 | Preparing Data for Textual Analysis |
| Lesson 7 | Text Mining |
| Lesson 8 | Keywords and the Fraud Triangle |
| Lesson 9 | Sentiment Analysis |
| Lesson 10 | Textual Analytics and Email |
| Lesson 11 | Textual Analytics and Social Media |
| Lesson 12 | Combining Textual Analysis Techniques |
| Lesson 13 | Displaying Results |
| Lesson 14 | Data Privacy and Security |
| Lesson 15 | Using Textual Analytics to Conduct Fraud Risk Assessments |
CPE Information
| CPE Credit: | 2 |
|---|---|
| NASBA Information: | Auditing |
| Advanced Preparation: | None |
| Last Updated: | September 2023 |
| Delivery Method: | QAS Self-Study |
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