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8 Automation Techniques In Microsoft Excel 1.5 Credits

Jan 31, 2025, 10:00 AM ET

8 Automation Techniques In Microsoft Excel 1.5 Credits

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Jan 31, 2025, 10:00 AM ET

Learning Objective

  • To compare Center Across Selection to Merged cells for centering text across two or more
  • To streamline the process of resizing charts after you manually add data.
  • To separate first/last names into two columns without using formulas or retyping.

Course Overview

In this engaging Online Webinar, Excel expert David H. Ringstrom, CPA covers 8 different ways that you can automate repetitive work in Excel. Automation can be as simple as turning part of your spreadsheet into a table, or more complex such as recording macros or using Power Query. You’ll also see techniques such as Flash Fill and Text to Columns, as well as the often overlooked Custom Lists feature. 

This online CPE webinar covers following key topics:

  • Comparing Center Across Selection to Merged cells for centering text across two or more columns.
  • Eliminating the need to manually resize charts when data is added—automate this with tables instead.
  • Exploring the pros and cons of merging cells in spreadsheets.
  • Linking chart titles to worksheet cells as a step toward a self-updating chart title.
  • Managing data security prompts that may appear when you link external data into Excel spreadsheets.
  • Recording a macro to automate using Center Across Selection.
  • Separating first/last names into two columns without using formulas or retyping.
  • Streamlining repetitive tasks by way of Excel’s Quick Access Toolbar.
  • Streamlining the process of resizing charts after you manually add data.
  • Understanding how the Table feature automates formula management within lists.
  • Using Text to Columns in any version of Excel to quickly separate city, state, and ZIP code into separate columns.

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Computer Software and Applications for CPA in Canada 1.5 CPD Eligible
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Computer Software and Applications for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1.5 CPE Eligible
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Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1.5 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1.5 CPD Eligible
Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1.5 CE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Computer Software and Applications for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1.5 CPE Approved
CPA in Canada 1.5 CPD Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1.5 CPE Eligible
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Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1.5 CPD Eligible
Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1.5 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1.5 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1.5 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

1.5

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

David Ringstrom -CE/CPE Courses for Accountant, CPAs & more

David Ringstrom , CPA (US)

President, EXCEL Accountant

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I own an Atlanta-based training and consulting firm that helps businesses nationwide streamline accounting challenges. Our specialties include:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Access
  • Sage 50/Peachtree Accounting
  • QuickBooks

Our services include training, technical support, accounting automation, and problem solving. I have spoken at conferences or meetings for these organizations:

  • National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts
  • Institute of Real Estate Managers
  • Georgia Society of CPAs
  • South Carolina Society of CPAs
  • Georgia Government Finance Officers Association
  • Atlanta chapter, American Society of Women CPAs
  • Perimeter Chapter, Georgia Society of CPAs

I teach over 200 live webinars annually on Microsoft Excel across roughly two-dozen training providers. I am available for in-house training or select conference engagements as well.

I am the co-author of Idiot's Guide to Introductory Accounting. I've published hundreds of freelance articles on various topics, including Lotus 1-2-3, Quattro Pro, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Accounting, QuickBooks, Peachtree Accounting, and more.

I serve as the technical editor for several books in Wiley's Dummies series, including QuickBooks for Dummies, Quicken for Dummies, Peachtree for Dummies, and more.

Specialties: Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic for Applications, Sage 50, Peachtree Accounting, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Accounting, freelance writing, training, business consulting

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Wendy Macpherson, CPA (US)

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I appreciate David's training style of review clear steps on a handout for reference later and then to show us live in the system. It allows you to see exactly where in the software to find the features. Also, because it was an organized presentation I appreciate the amount of material he was able to cover! Thanks David - great presentation!

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Anne Devine Thul, CPA (US)

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This was my first MyCPE course with David Ringstrom. His tips were extremely helpful, especially at providing a clearer insight to the INDEX and COUNTA functions. My biggest take away was a breakthrough to understanding POWER QUERY. The Charting suggestions and other various tidbits will save tons of time.

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