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Excel Accountant: Creating Error-Free Excel Spreadsheets 1 Credit

Excel Accountant: Creating Error-Free Excel Spreadsheets 1 Credit

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    Computer Software and Applications

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Learning Objective

  • To identify the argument(s) required by the IFERROR function.
  • To define the argument within Excel’s SUBTOTAL function that sums columns or rows.
  • To recall Conditional Formatting for identification of unlocked cells into which data can be entered.

Course Overview

In this comprehensive presentation, you’ll learn a variety of techniques and tricks you can use to create spreadsheets that are free of errors. Excel expert David Ringstrom, CPA, demonstrates how to implement Excel features and functions, such as hide and protect features, the Conditional Formatting feature, the VLOOKUP function, the SUBTOTAL function, and others. In addition, he discusses how to preserve key formulas, perform dual lookups, create self-updating report titles, and more.

David demonstrates every technique at least twice in this online continuing education course: first, on a PowerPoint slide with numbered steps, and second, in the subscription-based Office 365 version of Excel. David draws your attention to any differences in the older versions of Excel (2019, 2016, 2013, and earlier) during the presentation as well as in his detailed handouts. David also provides an Excel workbook that includes most of the examples he uses during the webcast.

Office 365 is a subscription-based product that provides new feature updates as often as monthly. Conversely, the perpetual licensed versions of Excel have feature sets that don’t change. Perpetual licensed versions have year numbers, such as Excel 2019, Excel 2016, and so on.

This will be an insightful CPE course for Professionals who wish to learn how to create error-free Excel spreadsheets. 

This online Excel CPE webinar covers the following key topics:

  • Preserving key formulas using hide and protect features.
  • Toggling the Locked status of a worksheet cell on or off by way of a custom shortcut.
  • Employing the SUMIF function to sum values related to multiple instances of criteria you specify.
  • Improving the integrity of many Excel features by placing column headings within a single row instead of spanning two or more rows.
  • Summing disparate sections of a spreadsheet quickly with the SUBTOTAL function.
  • Applications of SUM, IFERROR function, and conditional formatting

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Computer Software and Applications for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Computer Software and Applications for CPA in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Computer technology for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01214-22-S) 1 CE Approved
Computer Software and Applications for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Computer Software and Applications for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Computer Software and Applications for CPA in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

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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Jessica Holt, Associate
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I needed to make truly understanding and being able to fully utilize Excel a priority for a really long time. I have been "just getting by" in the past. I am in a new job that I really enjoy and don't want to just get by when it comes to Excel. It's great to have so many Excel webinars and self-study courses available and I plan to take more. This one was exactly what I was wanting and prepared me for the next one. I am going to learn to love and appreciate Excel. :)

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Cara Taylor, CPA in Canada
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I consider myself an experienced excel user but still learned some useful tools. I didn't know about using conditional formatting to find locked cells - I will definitely use this function. I also learned about creating automatic backup files. Was disappointed that the instructions weren't in the handout so had to look up the "how" online. Not a big deal - finding out about this functionality was the important piece. Thanks!

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