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Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Live Webcast

Advanced Excel for Staff - Build Reports and Analyze Data (X2-53660)

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

OVERVIEW

Advanced Excel for Staff - Build Reports and Analyze Data is a comprehensive, 2-hour course tailored for professionals looking to enhance their Microsoft Excel skills in creating reports and performing data analysis. This course bridges the gap between basic Excel functionality and the advanced techniques required for effective data-driven reports.

DESIGNED FOR

Any Excel user that wants to maximize Excel's potential to build reports, saving time and improving the quality of your outputs.

BENEFITS

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

  • Apply Excel workflows to build efficient and accurate data reports.
  • Analyze data sets to calculate key performance metrics and insights.
  • Utilize Excel formatting tools to structure reports for clarity and professional presentation.

HIGHLIGHTS

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

  • Building Reports Workflow: Understand the steps for creating professional and functional reports.
  • Gather and Organize Data: Learn best practices for compiling and cleaning data for accurate analysis.
  • Set Calculations and Key Metrics: Apply formulas and functions to calculate meaningful insights.
  • Format and Structure Report: Use formatting tools to create visually appealing and structured reports.
  • Review and Validate: Verify data accuracy and troubleshoot potential errors.
  • Share the Report: Learn methods for distributing reports effectively within your organization.

COURSE LEVEL

Intermediate

PREREQUISITES

Have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and have taken Excel for Staff Level 1 and 2 (or similar).

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.