Practical Excel Topics for Today's Accountant
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
9-11 a.m. Central
2 CPE (2 non-technical)
Course code: 26WA-1193
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This course introduces practical ways that public accountants can use Excel to enhance both the efficiency and effectiveness of client engagements. We will reinforce core concepts by illustrating ways that Excel is a tool for analysis and reporting. We will introduce numerous analytical methods and techniques by using practical examples to illustrate how to unleash the power of Excel when obtaining, analyzing, and reporting information.
Major subjects
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Data validation
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Underutilized, but powerful, formulas
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Formulas for manipulating, transforming, and cleansing data
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Formulas for data analysis
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Reference formulas such as =VLOOKUP
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Pivot tables
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Solver as a tool for performing multivariate analysis
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Mail merge
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Custom formatting
Learning objectives
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Apply a variety of advanced formulas to analyze and manipulate data
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Identify solutions to data analysis problems
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Identify how Excel can be used as a tool to address data analysis problems encountered in client engagements
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Explore ways to enhance engagement efficiency using Excel
Who should take this program?
- Public accounting professionals seeking a deeper, more practical understanding of Microsoft Excel
Pricing
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Instructor
Christopher Harper, DBA, CPA, MBA
Location
Online
Area
of study
Information technology
Field(s)
of study
Computer Software & Applications - Non-Technical (2.0)
Level
Intermediate
Format
Group Internet Based
Sponsor
NASBA ID#: 107810
Prerequisites
Prereq.
Basic familiarity with Microsoft Excel
Advance
prep
None
Cancellation
policy
Receive a full refund if you cancel at least four business
days before the event start date.
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