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Week 2 Discussion Topic 2:

Instructions:

All posts (both initial and responses) must be substantial (several paragraphs each) and each of your initial posts must be supported by 3 peer reviewed authoritative sources, not including the textbook, cited properly in APA format. Responses should have proper support with at least 1 different source as applicable.  

Now that you have looked at the history of data in accounting, think about the future of data analytics and data management in accounting.  Select an area of accounting that interests you (governmental, financial, fraud, etc) and discuss the challenges of big data as they relate to the 4 dimensions of big data discussed in your text.  Also discuss how new technology and data analytics can work to overcome the challenges you identified in the area of accounting you selected.