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Excel Accountant: Time-Saving Data Analysis Techniques 2 Credits

Excel Accountant: Time-Saving Data Analysis Techniques 2 Credits

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    Computer Software and Applications

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Learning Objective

  • To explain the menu in Excel where the Table feature resides.
  • To recognize a dynamic array function from a list of worksheet functions.
  • To discuss how to use Power Query to automate repetitive analysis.

Course Overview

In the world of financial management, an Excel accountant armed with time-saving data analysis techniques holds the key to unlocking actionable insights and maximizing efficiency.

In this webinar, author and Excel expert David H. Ringstrom will bring numerous features and functions to your attention that fly under the radar for many Excel users. The Table feature offers tremendous automation and data integrity improvements in any version of Excel, as do dynamic array functions such as SORT, FILTER, and UNIQUE in Excel 2021 and Microsoft 365. Learn how to update multiple worksheets at once and corral large workbooks by hiding and unhiding multiple worksheets at once. You'll also see how to automate repetitive data analysis with Power Query.

Excel expert David Ringstrom, CPA,  demonstrates every technique at least twice: first, on a PowerPoint slide with numbered steps, and second, in the subscription-based Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) version of Excel. David draws your attention to any differences in the older versions of Excel (2021, 2019, 2016, 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

This online Excel CPE webinar covers the following key topics:

  • Creating an in-cell list by way of Excel’s Data Validation feature.
  • Creating custom views that will enable you to display all worksheets in a workbook at once as well as hide/display selected worksheets.
  • Diagnosing the new #CALC error that can arise within improperly crafted dynamic array formulas.
  • Displaying subsets of data dynamically by way of the new FILTER worksheet function.
  • Filtering a cleaned-up accounts receivable aging report to display only overdue amounts.
  • Using Power Query to clean up accounting reports to remove pitfalls like blank rows, merged cells, missing data, and more.

Microsoft 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 2021, Excel 2019, and so on.

If you want to specialize in Excel then click here to view our best course: Certified Excel Specialists.

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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 CPA in Canada 2 CPD Eligible
Data analytics for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 2 CPD Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 2 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 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 CPA in Canada 2 CPD Eligible
Data analytics for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 2 CPD Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 2 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 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 CPA in Canada 2 CPD Eligible
Data analytics for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 2 CPD Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 2 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 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 CPA in Canada 2 CPD Eligible
Data analytics for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 2 CPD Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 2 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 2 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 2 CPD Eligible

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 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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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.

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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.

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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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Jed Blancaflor, CPA in Canada
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I love this presentation as it has so many useful features in Excel I didn't know about. Even Power Query I have used before when using Power BI, but I was not aware you can also use it with just Excel. This will help a lot when I'm automating my usual Excel processes.

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Crystal Guerra, CMA
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The Power Query tool in Excel is very powerful and I can think of at least 2 ways to use immediately to improve efficiencies at work. I've never fully understood the table function and now am excited to start using it.

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