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Friday, November 29, 2024 Live Webcast

Get started with Power BI (X2-44810)

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM EST
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2 CPE Credits in SK

OVERVIEW

Embark on a journey to master Power BI, a powerful tool for data analysis and business intelligence, in our comprehensive course, "Get Started with Power BI." This course is meticulously designed for professionals who seek to understand the full spectrum of Power BI capabilities, including its integration with Excel's Power BI features like Power Pivot and Power Query, and its comparison with standalone Power BI tools such as Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, and Power BI Report Server.

DESIGNED FOR

Anyone who wants to enhance their analytical skills and embrace the advanced capabilities of Power BI, setting them apart in a data-driven business environment.

BENEFITS

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

  • Identify the differences and synergies between Excel's Power BI tools and the standalone Power BI tools, enabling a clear understanding of when and how to use each tool effectively in

HIGHLIGHTS

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

  • Overview of the Power BI Tools: Introduction to the Power BI ecosystem, including Excel’s Power BI features (Power Pivot and Power Query) and standalone tools (Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, Power BI Report Builder and Power BI Report Server).
  • Tour of the Tools: Introduction to the interfaces of Power Pivot, Power Query, Power BI Desktop and Power BI Services.
  • Comparative Analysis:
    • Understand the strengths and limitations of Excel’s Power BI features versus standalone Power BI tools.
    • Strategic decision-making on when to use each tool for optimal efficiency and accuracy in data analysis tasks.

COURSE LEVEL

Overview

PREREQUISITES

None

ADVANCE PREPARATION

None

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 November 29 at 11:00 AM.

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