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Introduction to Power BI and Excel-based Alternatives 2 Credits

Introduction to Power BI and Excel-based Alternatives 2 Credits

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    January, 2024
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    Computer Software and Applications

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Learning Objective

  • To know which command enables you to update a Power Query data set.
  • To explain State which Power BI task pane enables you to add features to a report.
  • To define hierarchy form for dates within Power BI visualizations.

Course Overview

Power BI is a Microsoft product that empowers you to create interactive business intelligence tools, such as dashboards. In this session author and Excel expert David H. Ringstrom, CPA will explain the concept of dashboards, which allow you to summarize data while also being able to quickly drill down into the details. David will first show how to use Power Query to prep data for analysis in Excel or Power BI. He’ll then compare how you can summarize and present data both in Microsoft Excel and Power BI. 

David is the author of “Exploring Microsoft Excel's Hidden Treasures: Turbocharge your Excel Proficiency with expert tips, automation techniques, and overlooked features”. He demonstrates every technique at least twice: first, on a PowerPoint slide with numbered steps, and second, in the subscription-based Excel for Microsoft 365. David draws your attention to any differences in Excel 2021, 2019, or 2016 during the presentation and in his detailed handouts. The handouts include an Excel workbook with most of the examples he uses during his demonstrations. 

Excel for Microsoft 365 is a subscription-based product that receives periodic feature updates. Conversely, perpetually licensed versions have year numbers in their names and do not receive any feature updates.

Key Topics Covered in this CPE Excel Course

  • Add interactivity to PivotTables with the Slicer feature for filtering.
  • Create PivotTables in Excel as a reference for Power BI Matrices and add tables to the Power BI canvas.
  • Compare Accounts Receivable Aging Detail reports to Summary versions.
  • Introduce and use Power Query in Excel to transform reports for Power BI, removing pitfalls like blank rows and merged cells.
  • Explore the Power BI interface, compare free and paid versions, and create mobile layouts.
  • Demonstrate how slicers control all objects on a Power BI report and trace through a typical Power BI workflow.

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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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Siphunyukile Mlilo, CIA

The webinar was informative. Unfortunately l currently do not have power BI it would have been helpful for me to navigate as the presenter was taking us through the different sections. I will make sure l get the power bi.Thank you so much.

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Jose Serrano, CPA (US)

Great short, simple introduction and real example to how you can take a repetitive report and automate it between Power Query and Power BI. Very informative.

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