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Excel - Two Must Know Features: Defined Names & Tables (Z2-291)

100 Minutes
On demand - Video

On Demand - Video

2 CPE Credits in SK

OVERVIEW

This course is designed to build the foundation to becoming an Excel formula expert. Our focus will be on design techniques that should be used when creating formulas. Excel has over 500 functions and among those, Defined Names is one of the top choices in creating formulas that make your spreadsheets work better for you. After understanding what they are and how to properly create Defined Names, you will wonder how you managed without them for so long. You will learn how to use Defined Names and Excel Tables as an important and fundamental part of EVERY spreadsheet. You will learn techniques that most advanced users don't implement in their spreadsheets but should. This session is presented using Excel 2013. Regardless of the version you are using, ALL concepts covered in this course apply to ALL versions of Excel.

BENEFITS

  • Using Defined Names in formula creation
  • Learning how Defined Names can lead to more accurate spreadsheets
  • Using the structured calculations in Excel Tables

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Use Defined Names to create formulas more efficiently
  • Create Excel Tables to improve spreadsheet accuracy
  • Utilize structured calculations in Excel Tables

COURSE LEVEL

Intermediate

PREREQUISITES

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

$58.00 - Member

$78.00 - Nonmember

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