On 13 November 2025, ORTECH Academy, the training arm of OR Technologies Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s leading Analytics Engineering Company, conducted a high-impact Hands-On Internal Audit Data Analytics Workshop using Alteryx for students of the Bachelor of Accounting (IT Audit) program under Universiti Malaya’s Faculty of Business and Economics.
The outcome was clear: 145 students proved that the next generation of auditors is more data-driven, analytics-ready, and future-focused than ever.
A New Generation of Data-Driven Auditors Is Emerging
As the audit profession rapidly shifts toward digital, automated, and AI-powered methods, the demand for data-literate auditors has never been greater. This workshop showcased how ready Malaysian students are to embrace analytics at the core of their future careers. Across three energetic and immersive sessions, students learned how to:
- Clean, analyse, and transform large datasets
- Detect anomalies and potential fraud indicators
- Build automated workflows using Alteryx
- Generate audit insights with real-world relevance
- Apply data-driven thinking to modern assurance practices
Their curiosity, enthusiasm, and technical adaptability highlighted the strong talent pipeline emerging from Universiti Malaya.
Powered by ORTECH Academy’s Expert Trainers
The workshop was delivered by ORTECH Academy’s skilled trainers:
Nurul Anis Najwa Khairul Anuar,
Alham Zafri Alang Khairin Alang, and
Nur Liyana Hazirah Mohd Anuar.
Each session provided hands-on, practical exposure to Alteryx, a critical analytics automation platform now widely adopted across audit, finance, and risk management functions in Malaysia.
Through this initiative, ORTECH continues its mission to build industry-ready, analytics-enabled professionals who can thrive in a digital audit landscape.
Special Appreciation for Strong Academic Collaboration
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Suhaily Shahimi, for championing this collaboration and supporting efforts to upskill Malaysia’s next generation of accounting and IT audit professionals.
Partnerships like this strengthen the bridge between academia and industry, creating graduates who are not only knowledgeable but also digitally competent and ready for real-world challenges.
Why This Workshop Matters in Today’s Audit Environment
The future of audit is digital, automated, and insight-driven. Auditors of tomorrow must be equipped to:
- Harness data analytics in risk evaluation
- Use automation to boost productivity
- Detect anomalies and irregularities with greater accuracy
- Deliver smarter and faster assurance
- Understand the role of AI and analytics in governance and compliance
Introducing these skills early empowers students to enter the workforce with an immediate competitive advantage — positioning them as valuable contributors to Malaysia’s evolving audit and assurance landscape.
Bring Alteryx & Data Analytics Training to Your University or Organization
If your institution or team is ready to develop strong digital and analytics capabilities, ORTECH Academy offers hands-on training in:
- Alteryx (Analytics Automation Platform)
- Tableau
- Data Engineering Fundamentals
- AI & Analytics Engineering
- Audit Analytics and Automation
Let’s work together to build the next generation of data-driven professionals equipped for Industry 4.0 and AI-enabled environments.
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