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Excel Essentials for Today’s Accountant: How To Become an Expert in One Day


Total Credits: 4 including 4 Computer Software & Applications - Non-technical

Average Rating:
   38
Categories:
Accounting and Auditing |  Industry |  ACPEN Industry Institute
Faculty:
Chris Harper
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
4 Hours
License:

Dates


Description

This course explores the increasingly complex features of Excel that facilitate efficient data analysis.  We will introduce numerous analytical methods and techniques by using practical examples to illustrate how to unleash the power of Excel when manipulating, analyzing and reporting information and dive into the powerful, but potentially under-utilized, capabilities of Microsoft Excel.  Designed for sophisticated users willing to approach spreadsheets from a unique perspective, this program encourages users to challenge the status quo by considering opportunities to take acceptable spreadsheets to a new level.

 

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Apply a variety of advanced formulas to analyze and manipulate data
  • Identify solutions to data analysis problems
  • Identify how Excel can be used as a tool to address data analysis problems you encounter in your professional and personal endeavors
  • Evaluate lesser-known but powerful Excel functions
  • Assess your mindset of professional skepticism that helps you explore the edges of Excel’s capabilities

Major Subjects
  • Using formulas to manipulate and transform data
  • Using formulas and reference formulas such as =VLOOKUP
  • Using pivot tables
  • Understanding Solver to perform multivariate analysis
  • Awareness of advanced functions
  • Creative methods for data manipulation
  • Using intellectual curiosity and professional skepticism to develop a problem-solving mentality
  • Real-life examples of innovative ways to analyze and report data with Excel
  • Using Excel to perform e-mail merges
  • Enhance creativity in your approach to developing Excel models Computer software and application 

Course Materials

Faculty

Chris Harper's Profile

Chris Harper Related Seminars and Products


Chris has been serving the tax and accounting needs of individuals and closely-held businesses since 1998. As a frequent speaker, he has taught a variety of continuing education courses for several state CPA societies. Chris is frequently interviewed by media outlets on a variety of financial, tax, and accounting topics.


Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Advanced Preparation

None


Course Developer

Van Der Aa Tax Ed, LLC


Designed For

Practitioners, members in industry and other accounting professionals a better understanding of the advanced features of Microsoft Excel.


Yellow Book

No


Original Recording Date

04/01/2021


Prerequisites

A high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel.


Date Added to Catalog

04/01/2021


Additional Information

Complaint Resolution Policy

Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints.  Anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Official Registry Statement

Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org


Refund/Cancellation Policy

Please contact the ACPEN help desk 1-877-602-9877 or help@acpen.com if you wish to cancel your attendance for a previously purchased webcast and are requesting a refund or transfer.


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Overall:      4.7

Total Reviews: 38

Comments

John J

"Good presentation"

Lynnette O

"Great presentation! "

Leonard M - HOUSTON, Texas

"GOOD JOB"