Excel - Auditing Your Spreadsheets for Maximum Accuracy
Available Until
On-Demand Only
2.00 Credits
Member Price $39.00
Non-Member Price $59.00
Overview
Description:
Did you know Excel has 400-500 functions depending on your version? Did you know there are 12 different function categories? Did you know you could create your own functions? After you attend this class, you will be in the know!
In this course, we will focus on proofing and auditing your spreadsheets. You will learn how to build spreadsheets that validate the accuracy of your calculations and techniques to use the Data Validation feature to validate data entry. You will also learn techniques to cross-foot your data to ensure accuracy as well as how to use the various Excel Auditing Tools.
This session is presented using Excel 2013. Regardless of the version you are using, ALL concepts covered in this course apply to ALL versions of Excel.
Learning Objectives:
After completing this course you will have the ability to...
- Use the Excel Auditing Tools to validate your calculations
- Use the Data Validation feature to verify data entry
- Apply various methods of ensuring the accuracy of your spreadsheets
Program Content:
The major topics that will be covered in this class include...
- Proofing methods
- Excel Auditing Tools
- Using the Data Validation feature
- Techniques to cross-foot and validate your spreadsheets
Who should attend: All Excel users who want to become Excel Formula Experts
Field of Study: Computer Applications & Software
Program Level: Intermediate
Developed By: CPA Crossings, LLC
Instructor: Bryan L. Smith, CPA.CITP, CISA
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Format: QAS Self-Study
Highlights
- Proofing methods
- Excel Auditing Tools
- Using the Data Validation feature
- Techniques to cross-foot and validate your spreadsheets
Prerequisites
None
Designed For
All Excel users who want to become Excel Formula Experts
Objectives
- Use the Excel Auditing Tools to validate your calculations
- Use the Data Validation feature to verify data entry
- Apply various methods of ensuring the accuracy of your spreadsheets
Preparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Bryan Smith, CPA Crossings LLC
Bryan serves as a trusted adviser to CPAs in public accounting, as well as business and industry, on all aspects of information technology. Bryan’s expertise includes in-depth knowledge of paperless work flow solutions, the impact of technology on internal controls, strategic IT infrastructure design and information security best practices. As a nationally recognized author and presenter on information technology issues impacting CPAs, Bryan is passionate about the opportunities for CPAs to benefit from safe and secure computing. Qualifications and Experience: Leadership role in IT consulting services for a top 10 and two top 100 firms over the past 25 years. Nationally recognized speaker on technology issues impacting the CPA profession, with an emphasis on internal controls, disaster recovery planning and information security. Specialized knowledge in project management systems Charter member of the Masters of Science in Information Assurance (MISA), Walsh College, Troy, Michigan Treasurer of the Microsoft Project Users Group - Michigan Member of the AICPA CITP (Certified Information technology Professional) Credential Committee Past Chair of the Michigan Association of CPAs Information Technology Committee and Leadership Committee
Non-Member Price $59.00
Member Price $39.00