Excel for Accounting Professionals Session 1: Tables and Named References
October 6, 2026
Webcast Replay
2 CPE Credits
Excel for Accounting Professionals Session 1: Tables and Named References
Transforming how you use Excel with engaging and expert-led instruction Designed for you to work alongside an expert and complete the same exercises, you’ll dig deeper into topics, including:
Benefits of using named references for faster navigation
Increased versatility and efficiency withing your Excel workbooks
Excel Tables special properties and
Error reduction for greater productivity. Mastering Excel functions Excel mastery involves understanding how to create functional and efficient workbooks. The instructor will guide you through Tables, named references, and more as you build on basic Excel skills and use critical functions, such as:
Excel conventions
Critical shortcuts
Efficient navigation techniques
Automatic formula updating *Session 1 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 2: Data Validation and Conditional Formatting] (https:// https://www.aicpa-cima.com/cpe-learning/webcast/excel-for-accounting-professionals-session-2--data-validation-and-conditional-formatting) to further prepare to tackle real-world issues and build powerful workbooks.*
Learning Objectives
Identify Excel conventions that make recurring workbooks possible.
Identify critical Excel shortcuts that can be used to increase efficiency.
Use named references for more efficient navigation.
Apply Tables to facilitate automatic formula updates when new data is added to an existing spreadsheet.
Major Topics
Excel conventions
Critical shortcuts
Named references
Tables
CPE Credits Available
2 CPE Credits
2
Specialized Knowledge
Things to Know About This Course
Course Level
Intermediate
Professional Area of Focus
Future Ready
Prerequisites
Working knowledge of Excel
Advanced Preparation
None
Intended Audience
Accounting and finance professionals who'd like to improve their mastery of Microsoft Excel
