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Excel Accountant: Six Ways to Sum 2 Credits 2 Credits

Apr 14, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Excel Accountant: Six Ways to Sum 2 Credits 2 Credits

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Learning Objectives

  • Discuss ways to use AutoSum and SUMIF correctly.
  • Identify when to use OFFSET versus INDIRECT for summing.
  • Analyze the benefits of AGGREGATE over SUBTOTAL.
  • Explain dynamic summing with multiple criteria.
  • Differentiate SUMIF from SUMIFS functions clearly.

Course Overview

Do you often find yourself overwhelmed by messy spreadsheets or repetitive summing tasks in Excel? Many accounting and finance professionals struggle to fully utilize Excel’s powerful summing functions settling for basic formulas when smarter, more efficient methods exist. This CPE course, presented by Excel expert David Ringstrom, CPA, introduces six practical summing techniques that will save you time, reduce errors, and boost your productivity.

From AutoSum to SUMIFS and beyond, this course explores a wide range of tools like AGGREGATE, SUBTOTAL, OFFSET, and SUMPRODUCT. You'll discover how to sum data dynamically across sheets, apply wildcard and conditional criteria, and even validate your formulas for accuracy. Whether you're a novice or an Excel power user, these tips will elevate your spreadsheet skills instantly.

Major Topics:

  • Efficient Formula Summing
  • Conditional Sum Techniques
  • Working Across Worksheets
  • Smart Data Aggregation
  • Dynamic Range Calculations

By the end of this CPE course, you’ll be equipped with techniques to sum smarter, faster, and more flexibly. Don’t miss this opportunity to master Excel's most essential and underused functions for finance and accounting work.

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License details Credits Status
Computer Software and Applications for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Computer Software and Applications for Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 2 CPD Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Approved
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 2 CPD Eligible
Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 2 CE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Approved
Computer Software and Applications for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Approved
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 2 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 2 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Computer Software and Applications for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Computer Software and Applications for Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 2 CPD Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Approved
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 2 CPD Eligible
Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 2 CE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Approved
Computer Software and Applications for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Approved
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 2 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 2 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

2

Credits

2

Course Level

Intermediate

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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David H. Ringstrom, CPA, is a nationally recognized Microsoft Excel expert and founder of Accounting Advisors, Inc., established in 1991 in Atlanta, Georgia. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in spreadsheet consulting and training for accounting professionals, empowering users to master Excel and streamline workflows. David has delivered more than 2,500 live webinars and authored popular books such as Microsoft 365 Excel for Dummies, Exploring Microsoft Excel’s Hidden Treasures, QuickBooks Online for Dummies, and Idiot's Guide to Introductory Accounting. His mantra is, "Either you work Excel, or it works you."


He also serves as Lead Instructor at Students Excel, developing video-based Excel training for college students that bridges academic concepts with practical applications. David holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Georgia State University and certifications as a CPA and Microsoft Office Specialist in Excel. His expertise extends to advanced Excel functions, PivotTables, macros, accounting software, financial analysis, public speaking, and technical writing. His mission is to provide practical, real-world solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial tasks nationwide.

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Reviews and Ratings

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Yim Fong So, CPA (US)

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The course greatly enhanced my analytical skills, providing various methods to effectively aggregate data. I found the diverse summation techniques particularly beneficial for creating comprehensive analysis reports. Overall, this course has improved my efficiency and accuracy in data analysis, making reporting processes much smoother.

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Kathleen Hammond, CPA (US)

5

Learned so much this time out! It would be really helpful if the handouts included the raw data David uses in his examples. I spend a lot of time pausing to re-create the data so I can try the things being taught. One class he did had this (I forget which one) and it was a great help.

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