{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Count Me In®","title":"BONUS | Ep. 4: Dan Smith - Technology & Data Analytics","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/7d028b87\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1998,"description":"Daniel Smith, Head of Innovation and Founder of Theory Lane Integration Solutions, concludes his conversation with IMA about all things relating to technology & analytics as it pertains to accounting and finance professionals.Starting on 6/24/19, he spoke to us about all things affecting the evolving role of the accounting and finance professional. He defined and simplified AI, machine learning, RPA, and other emerging technologies and explained the various opportunities created by data and technology. In this episode, Dan discusses learning and developing new skills and competencies, applying technology and analytics, and the intersection of data and business - data science. From disruptive technologies, to quantitative vs. qualitative data, and all things in between, Dan now answers new questions to talk about how management accountants can learn and apply these new skills. \"When you first want to build a house...you don't ask that architect what kind of hammer they intend to use!\" Learning the appropriate skills, applied with the correct tools, can lead to better strategic decisions and more successful outcomes for your business.(Conclusion of Ep. 4 from 6/24/19)","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rcJwxyy46Yq0jlhpApzZH7lMN9921MWulzRUL5_-3sg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEwNTcvMTcwMjQ5/ODcwNC1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}