Automating Evaluation of Skill Assessment to Promote Skill Acquisition in the Area of Data Analytics Automation

25 Pages Posted: 27 Jul 2023

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Joshua G. Coyne

University of Central Arkansas

Scott L. Summers

Brigham Young University - School of Accountancy

Brigham Villanueva

Brigham Young University

David A. Wood

Brigham Young University - School of Accountancy

Date Written: July 25, 2023

Abstract

As accounting increasingly embraces automation and data analytics, proficient skill assessment remains a challenge. We introduce an automated tool that streamlines the evaluation of Alteryx workflows. Utilizing the design science methodology, our tool effectively executes and compares Alteryx workflows against a solution, providing score and feedback. Validation demonstrates remarkable gains; our tool is error-free and 9 to 146 times faster than manual evaluation. The tool’s efficiency, accuracy, and user-friendliness make it much more feasible to assign unstructured Alteryx assignments for student development. Enhanced technology skills will promote hiring and productivity gains associated with automation in accounting.

Keywords: Alteryx, Automation, Grading, Design Science

JEL Classification: M4, M40, M41

Suggested Citation

Coyne, Joshua G. and Summers, Scott L. and Villanueva, Brigham and Wood, David A., Automating Evaluation of Skill Assessment to Promote Skill Acquisition in the Area of Data Analytics Automation (July 25, 2023). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4520670 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4520670

Joshua G. Coyne

University of Central Arkansas ( email )

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Scott L. Summers

Brigham Young University - School of Accountancy ( email )

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Brigham Villanueva

Brigham Young University

David A. Wood (Contact Author)

Brigham Young University - School of Accountancy ( email )

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Brigham Young University
Provo, UT 84602
United States
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