Description:

Did you know Excel has 400-500 functions depending on your version? Did you know there are 12 different function categories? Did you know you could create your own functions?   After you attend this class, you will be in the know!

In this course, we will focus on proofing and auditing your spreadsheets. You will learn how to build spreadsheets that validate the accuracy of your calculations and techniques to use the Data Validation feature to validate data entry. You will also learn techniques to cross-foot your data to ensure accuracy as well as how to use the various Excel Auditing Tools.

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.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this course you will have the ability to...  

• Use the Excel Auditing Tools to validate your calculations
• Use the Data Validation feature to verify data entry
• Apply various methods of ensuring the accuracy of your spreadsheets

Program Content:

The major topics that will be covered in this class include... 

• Proofing methods
• Excel Auditing Tools
• Using the Data Validation feature
• Techniques to cross-foot and validate your spreadsheets

Who should attend: All Excel users who want to become Excel Formula Experts

Field of Study: Computer Applications & Software

Program Level: Intermediate

Developed By: CPA Crossings, LLC

Instructor: Bryan L. Smith, CPA.CITP, CISA

Prerequisites: None

Advanced Preparation: None

Format: QAS Self-Study