Excel for Accounting Professionals Session 2: Data Validation and Conditional Formatting
April 2, 2026
Webcast Replay
2 CPE Credits
Excel for Accounting Professionals Session 2: Data Validation and Conditional Formatting
Which Excel function is your go-to? This session invites you to actively engage and practice with the instructor, exploring exercises demonstrated. In doing so, you’ll gain a firmer grasp of common Excel functionalities, including:
Data validation
Conditional formatting
Enhanced summing options
Skinny rows Achieving proficiency in Excel features Gaining proficiency in Excel means learning to design workbooks that are both functional and streamlined. The facilitator will lead you through an array of formatting skills, formula functions, and beyond as we expand upon foundational Excel knowledge with topics such as:
Managing data input for individual cells
Using conditional formatting to prevent errors
Enhancing productivity via the Subtotal feature
Ensuring total formulas refresh automatically *Session 2 is one of eight sessions that is available as an individual session. Each session builds on the prior sessions, so you'll want to consider watching [Session 3: Workbook Design Principles and Organization] (https://www.aicpa-cima.com/cpe-learning/webcast/excel-for-accounting-professionals-session-3--workbook-design-principles-and-organization) to further prepare to tackle real-world issues and build powerful workbooks.*
Learning Objectives
Use data validation techniques that provide controls related to what can be typed into a cell.
Apply conditional formatting techniques that prevent errors and increase efficiency.
Use the subtotal function in place of the sum function to increase efficiency.
Use skinny rows to automatically update total formulas when data is entered at the end of the range.
Major Topics
Data validation
Conditional formatting
Subtotal function
Reduce formula errors
Skinny row
CPE Credits Available
2 CPE Credits
2
Specialized Knowledge
Things to Know About This Course
Course Level
Intermediate
Professional Area of Focus
Technology
Prerequisites
Working knowledge of Excel
Advanced Preparation
None
Intended Audience
Accounting and finance professionals who'd like to improve their mastery of Microsoft Excel
