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Automating Financial Reporting in EXCEL (Part 2) 1 Credit

Automating Financial Reporting in EXCEL (Part 2) 1 Credit

Self-Service Reporting for Executives

  • Rating

    4.5
  • Published on

    October, 2024
  • Subject Area

    Computer Software and Applications

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Learning Objective

  • Know how to synchronize financials from EXCEL to WORD and PowerPoint.
  • Explain how to set up Parameters and Proofs in financial report modeling.
  • Discuss building an interactive dashboard with clickable buttons for detail drill-down. 
  • List 3 elements in essential financial modeling

Course Overview

Ever wonder how to improve your financial reporting? This course will explore automating monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reporting processes to achieve “one-click reporting.” 

In PART I, we discussed how to set up financial reports in EXCEL based on system-exported reports or data and how to transcribe them into formal financial reports. We will discuss the integration of Excel with Word and PowerPoint. We will also learn advanced EXCEL skills in building interactive dashboards with clickable buttons for detail drill-down. We will culminate by introducing crucial 2 elements in financial report modeling: Parameterizing and Proofing. This course will serve as a review for accounting and finance professionals who need to sharpen their EXCEL skills in automating monthly/quarterly/yearly financial reporting. 

Major Topics Covered:

  • Conditional Formatting
  • Picture Lookup
  • Pivot Tables & Pivot Charts
  • Slicers & Timelines
  • Automated Narratives
  • Intermediate Financial Modeling Essentials

Join this course to streamline your financial reporting with powerful Excel automation techniques!

Dive into the world of CPA CPE Courses with MY-CPE. Our online courses are here to help you complete your CPA CPE credits seamlessly. We cover a wide range of topics delivered by professional subject matter experts. Forget the traditional way of learning with flexible scheduling and learn at your own pace. Join us and start your journey toward professional growth today!

  • 1 CPE Credit of Computer Software and Applications for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
  • 1 General Credit of Computer Software and Applications for Accountant/Bookkeeper/Tax Professionals
  • 1 CPD Credit of Computer Software and Applications for CPA in Canada
  • 1 CPE Credit of Computer Software and Applications for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Information Technology for Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Information Technology for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountant - ICAEW
  • 1 CE Credit of Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Computer Software and Applications for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Computer Software and Applications for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Computer Software and Applications for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountants - Scotland
  • 1 CPD Credit for CPA - Ireland

  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Computer Software and Applications for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
  • 1.5 General Credit of Computer Software and Applications for Accountant/Bookkeeper/Tax Professionals
  • 1.5 CPD Credit of Computer Software and Applications for CPA in Canada
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Computer Software and Applications for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Information Technology for Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA)
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Information Technology for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
  • 1.5 CPD Credit for Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • 1.5 CE Credit of Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A)
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Computer Software and Applications for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA)
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Computer Software and Applications for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA)
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Computer Software and Applications for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA)
  • 1.5 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI)
  • 1.5 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountants - Scotland
  • 1.5 CPD Credit for CPA - Ireland

Additional Information

Credits

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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MY-CPE LLC (Sponsor Id#: 143597) 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.

About Instructor

Lenny Wu was a Lecturer at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. He also sat as an Examiner for the International English Language Testing System (or IELTS) in the 1990s. On top of these, he is an exam trainer for various high profile exams, such as GRE (or Graduate Record Examination), GMAT (or Graduate Management Admission Test), TOEFL (or Test of English as a Foreign Language),  and math contests such as Euler, Gauss and Pascal. He has published books on test taking strategies.

Lenny received his MBA, Finance from The George Washington University in Washington, DC, USA, and currently is a Senior Financial Analyst with an international engineering company in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Lenny's motto at work is "Don’t work hard, work smart". Lenny has passion in teaching how to build your own "robot" into everyday office work. He has over over 22 years working with Microsoft Excel, and he is a modeling expert in Power Query, Power Pivot, and Power BI.

On Demand FAQs

What is Self Study (QAS)?

Self Study QAS (Quality Assurance Service) is a NASBA and other regulatory bodies approved program designed for Professionals to complete their Continuing Professional Education credits through self-paced, interactive courses that meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. We are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

How do I earn CPE credits through self-study?

To earn CPE credits, you must complete the self-study course, pass the required assessments, and submit the necessary documentation. Credits are awarded based on the completion of course hours and successfully passing the assessments.

Are the self-study courses approved by NASBA and other regulatory bodies?

Yes, all our self-study courses are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the rigorous standards for quality and educational content set by these organizations.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with self-study courses?

To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

How can I access my course completion certificates?

After successfully completing a self-study course and passing the assessments, you can access and download your course completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

Live Webinar FAQs

What is a Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit?

A Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit is an interactive, real-time online seminar where professionals can earn Continuing Education credits by participating in live sessions led by experts in various fields. These sessions meet the standards set by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

How do I earn credits through live webinars?

To earn credits, you must attend the entire live webinar, actively participate in any polls or questions, and complete any required evaluations or assessments. Credits are awarded based on your attendance and participation in the live session.

Are the live webinars approved by NASBA and other regulatory bodies?

Yes, all our live webinars are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the high standards for quality, interactivity, and educational content set by these organizations.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with live webinar courses?

To maintain compliance, you must adhere to the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include attending the full duration of the webinar, participating in interactive elements, and completing any post-webinar evaluations or assessments.

How can I access my webinar completion certificates?

After successfully attending a live webinar and fulfilling all participation requirements, you can access and download your completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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LT

Loretta Trujillo, CPA (US)

It was a great course. I’m surprised at all the functions in excel that can easily be used for updating monthly reporting.

MK

Maunank Khatri, Masters (Accountancy)

Overall good! Learned many new things to automate Financial reporting👍

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