Accountants and other business professionals that work in Excel extensively become very strong with many aspects of the ubiquitous spreadsheet application. They, however, often do not know the numerous advanced features available in Excel. In this session, we highlight many of the powerful tools found in Excel and provide details on how they are beneficial and used. Topics include data connectivity, advanced functions available for formula creation, Tables and PivotTables, and charting tools. Many proficient Excel users only utilize a limited percentage of the available functionality when they work with spreadsheets, which is like tying one’s hands behind his back. This session will help make participants “two-fisted” Excel users!
Learning Objectives
• Work with the charting tools in Excel and understand conditional formatting
• Explain the benefits of using the Data Toolpak and such tools as descriptive statistics and regression analysis
• Create complex powerful formulas using advanced functions available from the Excel Function Library
• List four benefits of using Excel tables and understand ways that tables are helpful
• Work with PivotTables to summarize and present information and understand some of the many PivotTable features
Major Topics
• Using Excel for graphical output and dashboard reporting
• Data tools and the Data Analysis ToolPak
• Advanced functions and complex formulas
• Working with Excel tables and PivotTables
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