Description:

In this course, we will focus on Financial, Statistical and Math functions. In the Financial functions section, you will learn how to use the financial functions to build better amortization schedules. In the Statistical and Math functions sections, you will learn how to use various statistical functions to analyze your data.

Depending on your version, Excel has over 500 functions already built in and ready to use. How many of those do you incorporate into your spreadsheets? You will learn some powerful functions that will take your calculating power to the next level.

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...  

• Create complex amortization schedules
• Use math functions to make SUM functions more accurate
• Analyze data using the statistical functions

Program Content:

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

• Identifying and demonstrating financial functions “best practices” for creating amortization schedules and calculating annual interest payments
• Calculating and summarizing data with SUMIF and SUBTOTAL functions
• Using statistical functions to analyze data

Field of Study: Computer Software & Applications

Program Level: Intermediate

Developed By: CPA Crossings, LLC

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

Prerequisites: None

Advanced Preparation: None

Format: QAS Self-Study