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Excel - Formatting Spreadsheets for Beginners (Z2-309)

100 Minutes
On demand - Video

On Demand - Video

2 CPE Credits in SK

OVERVIEW

Formatting Excel spreadsheets to look their best can be a tedious task. From deciding which fonts to use to cell formatting to multiple sheets to printing to distribution, these factors can take considerable valuable time. This class is designed to help you efficiently format spreadsheets, so you can spend time on more profitable tasks like analyzing data. Learn to format multiple sheets at the same time as well as use Cell Styles to quickly format cells and ranges. Learn how to create and use templates that are pre-formatted. We will also review print options. This session is presented using Excel 2019/Office 365. Regardless of the version you are using, most concepts covered in this course apply to all versions of Excel.

BENEFITS

  • Cell formatting basics (fonts, fill, borders, alignment, numbers)
  • Using quick formatting tools (Cell Styles, copy & pasting, cell formats)
  • Printing your spreadsheets (page layout, printing to paper and PDF) 
  • Creating and using templates
  • Create a Default layout (Workbook, sheets, settings)

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Identify all the formatting options
  • Select formatting features / tools that help you format more efficiently
  • Recognize options that allow you to print your spreadsheets
  • Identify ways to use templates for create spreadsheets more efficiently

COURSE LEVEL

Basic

PREREQUISITES

Good understanding of Excel

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

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

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COURSE DEVELOPER

CPA Crossings