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Friday, April 11, 2025 Live Webcast

Finding Errors in Excel Spreadsheets (X2-44803)

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
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2 CPE Credits in AA

OVERVIEW

This intensive two-hour course addresses the critical need for accuracy and efficiency when developing spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Recognizing that even minor errors can have significant implications, this course delves deep into strategies and skills required to detect and correct errors in Excel.

DESIGNED FOR

This course is ideal for anyone who uses Excel extensively in their work, especially those involved in financial analysis, reporting, auditing, or any role where accuracy and efficiency in handling Excel spreadsheets are paramount.

BENEFITS

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

  • Apply advanced Excel auditing tools, such as Trace Precedents, Trace Dependents, and the Error Checking feature, to effectively identify and rectify complex errors in financial spread

HIGHLIGHTS

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

  • Understanding Common Excel Errors: Gain insights into the most common types of errors encountered in Excel, including formula errors, reference errors, and logic errors.
  • Advanced Formulas and Functions: Learn to use advanced Excel functions and formulas that are crucial for error detection and data analysis.
  • Data Validation Techniques: Master the art of data validation to prevent errors before they occur. This includes setting up data validation rules and using conditional formatting to highlight potential inaccuracies.
  • Error Tracing and Auditing Tools: Delve into Excel's auditing tools to trace and fix errors. Learn to use Trace Precedents, Trace Dependents, and the Error Checking tool effectively.

COURSE LEVEL

Intermediate

PREREQUISITES

A comprehensive working knowledge of Excel

ADVANCE PREPARATION

Download the handout and practice material prior to course

INSTRUCTOR

Bryan Smith

Bryan L. Smith, CPA.CITP, CISA

CPA Crossings, LLC

Bryan is the co-founder of CPA Crossings, LLC, (est. 2001), which specializes in helping accounting, tax and financial professionals leverage technology to increase the quality and efficiency of their services.

He has extensive knowledge and experience in proper Excel design techniques as well as helping CPAs build spreadsheets that are accurate. As a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Bryan has spent a considerable amount of time auditing and validating thousands of Excel spreadsheets. He has developed various data analysis and Microsoft Power BI courses and provides coaching services to various organizations to train and coach staff on proper data analysis techniques.

Bryan, who has a Master of Science in Information Assurance, is a member of the Information System Audit and Control Association and is a past chair of task forces for the Michigan Association of CPAs.

PRICING

$79.00 - Member

$99.00 - Nonmember

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Note: Online pre-registration will close on April 11 at 12:30 PM.

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