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Excel Accountant: Intro to Lookup Functions 2 Credits

Excel Accountant: Intro to Lookup Functions 2 Credits

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    January, 2024
  • Subject Area

    Computer Software and Applications

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Learning Objective

  • To explain the purpose of the column_index_num argument in the VLOOKUP function.
  • To analyze and describe the arguments utilized in the SUMIF function.
  • To identify the enhancement in data integrity facilitated by the Table feature in VLOOKUP.
  • To discuss how to apply functions like MIN, SMALL, MAX, and LARGE for comparative analysis in Excel.
  • To analyze and troubleshoot common errors, such as #REF!, #NAME!, and #VALUE!, associated with the VLOOKUP function in Excel.

Course Overview

In this online CPE course, David introduces you to several lookup functions, including VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, MATCH, and CHOOSE. These powerful Excel functions allow you to rapidly develop accurate spreadsheets and look up information, such as pay rates, item prices, and accounting results, versus manually linking to specific cells. Step by step, David explains the context of when to use lookup functions, demonstrates troubleshooting techniques, and prepares you to deal with subtle issues that can prevent them from working properly.

Excel expert David Ringstrom, CPA, 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 online CPE course as well as in his detailed handouts. David also provides an Excel workbook that includes most of the examples he uses during the webcast.

Topics Covered:

  • Compare the MIN, SMALL, MAX, and LARGE functions to find specific values.
  • SUMIF function to sum values based on multiple criteria.
  • VLOOKUP sometimes returns #N/A and how to prevent it.
  • Future-proof VLOOKUP by referencing entire columns or using the Table feature instead of static ranges.
  • Improve spreadsheet integrity with Data Validation to ensure VLOOKUP recognizes valid choices.
  • Troubleshoot VLOOKUP errors like #REF!, #NAME!, and #VALUE!, and simplify multiple-field lookups with concatenation.

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.

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

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

Additional Information

Credits

2

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 RingstromCPA (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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Bwizu Siamachila, CFE

It is interesting how the presenter simplified the VLOOKUP and coupling it with other functions where possible or where it substitutes/supersedes other functions. Greater still, was the presenter's ability to work with the live sheets.

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Daniel Campbell, CPA (US)

Very good presentation. The instructor was very knowledgeable of the subject matter and presented it in a clear concise manner.

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