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Excel - Functions & Formula Shootout

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On-Demand Only

2.00 Credits

Member Price $39.00

Non-Member Price $59.00

Overview

Description:

Are you aware there are 470+ formula functions in Excel? Do you realize that they add new functions in every major version of Excel? Did you know that Microsoft adds new functions throughout the year in the Office 365 version of Excel? Are you stuck using old or simple functions like SUM or ROUND? Do you want to expand your knowledge of the extensive function library in Excel?


If these questions perk your interest in becoming an Excel function expert, this course is right up your alley.

This past-paced course digs into some of the most powerful functions in Excel. Although, we cannot cover 470 functions, we will look at over 20 functions that will allow you to create advanced calculations in your spreadsheets. Functions like: VLOOKUP, IF, IFS, FORECAST, RAND, SWITCH, TEXTJOIN, UNIQUE, SUBTOTAL, IS, TEXT and more! We will also provide examples files that will include all the functions used during the class. It's time to take your Excel spreadsheets to the next level.


This session is presented using Excel 2019/Office 365. Regardless of the version you are using, most concepts covered in this course apply to all versions of Excel.


Learning Objectives:

After attending this presentation you will be able to...

  • Apply formula creation best practices when developing spreadsheets
  • Use Excel functions to create better calculations in your spreadsheets
  • Select Excel functions to create advanced calculations


Program Content:

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:

  • Review of formula creation best practices
  • Demonstration of various Excel functions to enhance calculations
  • Using Excel functions to perform advanced calculations


Who should attend: Anyone who wants to improve their Excel skills


Field of Study: Computer Software & Applications


Program Level: Intermediate


Developed By: CPA Crossings, LLC


Instructor: Bryan L. Smith, CPA.CITP, CISA


Prerequisites: Good understanding of Excel


Advanced Preparation: None


Format: QAS Self-Study


Highlights

  • Review of formula creation best practices
  • Demonstration of various Excel functions to enhance calculations
  • Using Excel functions to perform advanced calculations

Prerequisites

Good understanding of Excel

Designed For

Anyone who wants to improve their Excel skills

Objectives

  • Apply formula creation best practices when developing spreadsheets
  • Use Excel functions to create better calculations in your spreadsheets
  • Select Excel functions to create advanced calculations

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

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Non-Member Price $59.00

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