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Spreadsheet Skyscrapers vs. Spreadsheet Sprawl 2 Credits

Spreadsheet Skyscrapers vs. Spreadsheet Sprawl 2 Credits

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    November, 2023
  • Subject Area

    Computer Software and Applications

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Learning Objective

  • Learn to append data from multiple worksheets into a self-updating consolidated list with Power Query and configure efficient automatic updates.
  • Compare the benefits of transposing wide reports versus unpivoting data and eliminate total rows after unpivoting in Power Query.
  • Create a self-updating list of worksheets in any workbook with Power Query and explore the Queries & Connections task pane for managing data connections.
  • Use the INDIRECT function to automate data extraction from individual worksheets and navigate purposefully with clickable hyperlinks.
  • Graph the increasing difficulty of spreadsheet tasks as workbooks and worksheets expand, and make simultaneous edits on grouped worksheets.
  • Navigate through workbooks and identify non-blank worksheet cells using the Navigation task pane in Microsoft 365.

Course Overview

In this webinar, David demonstrates how to avoid spreadsheet sprawl by reorienting your data into skyscrapers. Typically, spreadsheet users arrange data horizontally across columns, which can complicate data analysis in Excel. David illustrates how to reorganize existing spreadsheets by utilizing the Unpivot feature in Power Query to orient data vertically instead of horizontally, which opens up a range of Excel features to enhance your productivity.

Excel expert David H. Ringstrom 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 course.

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.

This CPE course on Excel covers the following topics:

  • The impact of spreadsheet sprawl and learning to manage it using the Workbook Statistics feature in Excel 2016+.
  • Efficiently hide, unhide, and group worksheets to streamline navigation and organization.
  • INDIRECT function to reference data across monthly worksheets and perform drill-through analysis.
  • Enhance navigation with the Navigation Task Pane in Microsoft 365 and create a comprehensive workbook index.
  • Use Power Query to generate a list of worksheets, create hyperlinks to the index, and unpivot columns for better data management.
  • Techniques for cleaning up Power Query results to ensure accurate and usable data.

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Credits

2

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

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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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Louis Digiovine, CPA (US)

Another great webinar from this instructor. This one was full of great timesaving tips and tricks. Worth it no matter your level of Excel expertise.

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Otishia Pinson, Accountant/Bookkeeper/Tax Professionals

A lot of great material. Have to go back and practice everything.

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