Practical Excel Topics for the Public Accountant
Total Credits: 2 including 2 Computer Software & Applications - Non-technical
- Average Rating:
- 19
- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute
- Faculty:
- Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- License:
Description
This course introduces practical ways that public accountants can use Excel to enhance both the efficiency and effectiveness of client engagements. We will reinforce core concepts by illustrating ways that Excel is a tool for analysis and reporting. We will introduce numerous analytical methods and techniques by using practical examples to illustrate how to unleash the power of Excel when obtaining, analyzing, and reporting information.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Apply a variety of advanced formulas to analyze and manipulate data
- Identify solutions to data analysis problems
- Identify how Excel can be used as a tool to address data analysis problems encountered in client engagements
- Explore ways to enhance engagement efficiency using Excel
Major Subjects
- Data validation
- Underutilized, but powerful, formulas
- Formulas for manipulating, transforming, and cleansing data
- Formulas for data analysis
- Reference formulas such as =VLOOKUP
- Pivot tables; Solver as a tool for performing multivariate analysis
Course Materials
| Important CPA Credit Instructions READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (487.5 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Practical Excel Topics for the Public Accountant Handout (4.7 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Faculty
Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA Related Seminars and Products
Chris has been serving the tax and accounting needs of individuals and closely-held businesses since 1998. As a frequent speaker, he has taught a variety of continuing education courses for several state CPA societies. Chris is frequently interviewed by media outlets on a variety of financial, tax, and accounting topics.
Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Advanced Preparation NoneCourse Developer
Van Der Aa Tax Ed, LLC
Designed For
Public accounting professionals seeking a deeper, more practical understanding of Microsoft Excel
Yellow Book No
Original Recording Date 05/01/2023
Prerequisites Basic familiarity with Microsoft Excel
Date Added to Catalog 02/08/2023
Additional Information
Complaint Resolution Policy Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
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