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Excel Detox: Turn 1-Hour Reports into 60-Seconds of Magic! 1.5 Credits

Jan 02, 2025, 12:00 PM ET

Excel Detox: Turn 1-Hour Reports into 60-Seconds of Magic! 1.5 Credits

Excel Model Makeover- Part 1

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    October, 2024
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    Computer Software and Applications

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Jan 02, 2025, 12:00 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • Master skills for designing, implementing, and evaluating financial models. 
  • Identify three elements that create a great financial model. 
  • Build dynamic connections to data files using Power Query. 
  • Control the financial models with predefined parameters in Power Query. 
  • Distinguish methods for appending tables in Excel.

Course Overview

Are you weary of dedicating countless hours to meticulously preparing financial reports? Envision a scenario in which a laborious 30-step process is transformed into a streamlined model that produces results in a minute. This captivating course will guide you in unearthing and refining inefficiencies within Excel models into intuitive, user-friendly instruments. What if you could significantly reduce preparation time while simultaneously enhancing accuracy? Embark on this transformative journey towards Excel modeling mastery. 

The curriculum unfolds across four dynamic segments. We begin by dissecting a flawed financial model, illuminating its inherent deficiencies. Next, we explore the essential elements that render a model functional and truly outstanding: accuracy, simplicity, and robustness. In the third hands-on section, you will witness the transformation as we reconstruct the model from the ground up, slashing reporting time dramatically. Finally, we will assess the revamped model to ensure it meets our stringent standards. This course is poised to revolutionize your approach to Excel. 

Key topics covered: 

  • Flawed Model Analysis 
  • Key Features Success 
  • Building Efficient Models 
  • Automating Excel Processes 
  • Evaluating Model Performance

Whether you’re a beginner eager to learn or a seasoned professional aiming to sharpen your skills, this course is meticulously crafted to enhance your Excel prowess. Seize this opportunity to unlock the keys to effective financial modeling—enroll today and elevate your Excel experience! 

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Computer Software and Applications for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1.5 CPE Approved
Computer Software and Applications for CPA in Canada 1.5 CPD Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1.5 CPD Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1.5 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1.5 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1.5 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Computer Software and Applications for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1.5 CPE Approved
Computer Software and Applications for CPA in Canada 1.5 CPD Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1.5 CPE Eligible
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Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1.5 CPD Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1.5 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1.5 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1.5 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Computer Software and Applications for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1.5 CPE Approved
Computer Software and Applications for CPA in Canada 1.5 CPD Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1.5 CPD Eligible
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Computer Software and Applications for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1.5 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1.5 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1.5 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Computer Software and Applications for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1.5 CPE Approved
Computer Software and Applications for CPA in Canada 1.5 CPD Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1.5 CPD Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1.5 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1.5 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1.5 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

1.5

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Lenny Wu
Lenny Wu

FP&A Systems Lead, DEEL Canada Service Inc.

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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.

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David Hager, CPA (US)
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This was a great course; however, Power Query and Pivot Tables should be a prerequisite to gain the most of this course.

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Lisa Amantea, CPA (US)
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Very informative and the steps were well defined by the presenter

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