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Minimize Data Entry 1 Credit

Minimize Data Entry 1 Credit

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    January, 2024

  • Subject Area

    Computer Software and Applications

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Learning Objective

  • To recall the character that you can use in lieu of the CONCATENATE worksheet function.
  • To identify the Office applications that offer the ability to open and edit PDF files.
  • To state the functionality that the Flash Fill feature offers.

Course Overview

Spreadsheet work often entails seemingly unavoidable data entry tasks. However, very often tedious input tasks can be automated, or at least made easier. In this online CPE webcast Excel expert David H. Ringstrom turns his attention to empowering you to work more effectively with getting data into your spreadsheets and transforming data when needed. Techniques include worksheet functions such as CONCATENATE, TEXTJOIN, UPPER, PROPER, and so on, as well as using Microsoft Word to extract text from PDF files. You’ll see how to use Excel on your mobile device to take a picture of a printed document that you then convert to text that within an Excel spreadsheet. Other techniques include helpful aids such as custom lists, data validation, and much more.

David 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 (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.

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 2019, Excel 2016, and so on.

In this online excel CPE course following major topics are covered:

  • Adding the hidden Form Command back to Excel 2007 and later.
  • Combining words or other text together by concatenating.
  • Creating an in-cell list by way of Excel’s Data Validation feature.
  • Editing .PDF documents in Word 2013 and later—useful for unlocking data you wish to edit in Excel.
  • Extracting data from PDF files with Power Query in Microsoft 365.
  • Learning how the Table feature empowers you to improve the integrity of Excel spreadsheets.
  • Removing the Table feature from a worksheet if it’s no longer needed.
  • Separating first/last names into two columns without using formulas or retyping.
  • Setting the default font for all future new workbooks.
  • Transforming text by way of Excel’s UPPER, LOWER, PROPER, and TRIM functions.
  • Simplifying multiple-field lookups with concatenation (combining fields into a single cell).
  • Redacting portions of Social Security numbers by way of Excel’s TEXT worksheet function.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Computer Software and Applications for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Computer Software and Applications for CPA in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Computer technology for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-00755-21-S) 1 CE Approved
Computer Software and Applications for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible
Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1 CE Eligible
Computer Software and Applications for Licensed Public Accountant (LPA) 1 CPE Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

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

David Ringstrom -CE/CPE Courses for Accountant, CPAs & more

David Ringstrom , CPA (US)

President, EXCEL Accountant

  • 4.6
  • rating
  • rating
  • rating
  • rating
  • rating

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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Kathleen Hammond, CPA (US)

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Love these Excel courses from David Ringstrom.

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The excel course is too helpful.

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