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Excel Accountant: Internal Control 2 Credits

Excel Accountant: Internal Control 2 Credits

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Learning Objective

  • To recall which ribbon tab contains the Data Validation feature.
  • To identify which input is valid for a data validation rule limiting inputs to whole numbers between 0 and 100.
  • To recall the ribbon tab the Table feature appears within.

Course Overview

In this presentation, Excel expert David Ringstrom, CPA, shows you how to implement internal control features within your Excel spreadsheets. He explains how several Excel features—Data Validation, Conditional Formatting, and hide and protect features—can be implemented to control users’ actions and protect your worksheets and workbooks from unauthorized changes. In addition, David explains the benefits of the VLOOKUP, SUMIF, and CELL functions.

David demonstrates every technique at least twice: first, on a PowerPoint slide with numbered steps, and second, in the subscription-based Office 365 version of Excel. David draws your attention to any differences in the older versions of Excel (2019, 2016, 2013, 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.

Office 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 2019, Excel 2016, and so on.

Who Would Be Interested in This Course: 

Practitioners who develop spreadsheets for others and want to prevent unauthorized changes from being made. 

Topics Covered:

  • Toggling the Locked status of a worksheet cell on or off by way of a custom shortcut.
  • Utilizing Data Validation to limit percentages entered in a cell to a specific range of values.
  • Creating an in-cell list by way of Excel’s Data Validation feature.
  • Using a custom number format to hide zero amounts within a specific area of a spreadsheet.
  • Using Conditional Formatting to identify unlocked cells into which data can be entered. 
  • Improving the integrity of spreadsheets with Excel’s VLOOKUP function.
  • Using Data Validation to create a rule that ensures dates entered within a cell are greater than or equal to today’s date.
  • Ensuring proper VLOOKUP integrity by using Data Validation to create an in-cell drop-down list.
  • Using Conditional Formatting to color-code your data, identify duplicates, and apply icons.
  • Overcoming VLOOKUP’s quirks by using SUMIF to look up numeric values.
  • Using Excel’s VLOOKUP function to look up an item description based on input provided by the user.
  • Preserving key formulas using hide and protect features.

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Computer Software and Applications for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Computer Software and Applications for CPA in Canada 2 CPD Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Data management and analysis for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 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
Computer technology for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01206-22-S) 2 CE Approved
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 2 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 2 CPD Eligible
Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 2 CE 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
Computer Software and Applications for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Data management and analysis for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 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
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 2 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 2 CPD Eligible
Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 2 CE 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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Eric Williams, CPA (US)

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The instructor did a great job showing how features differ across older versions of Excel, explained best practices, pointed out features that weren't even being touched out, etc. I really appreciated the level of detail he shared. I definitely plan to attend future sessions by this presenter.

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Daniel Regan, CPA (US)

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David Ringstrom's Excel teaching method is EXCELlent. If you want to learn how to do things in Excel whether you're a beginner or a pro, he's the guy for you. This webinar is great if you make spreadsheets for other people to use, and you don't want them messing the spreadsheet up.

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