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K2's 2023 Advanced Excel


Total Credits: 8 including 4 Accounting - Technical, 4 Computer Software & Applications - Non-technical

Average Rating:
   21
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Industry |  Accounting and Auditing |  Technology
Faculty:
Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA
Course Levels:
Advanced
Duration:
8 hours
License:
Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

Dates
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Description

If you are an experienced Excel user seeking to elevate your skills, join the K2 team for K2’s Advanced Excel. In this laptop-friendly program, you will learn critical advanced Excel skills in six key areas: 1) collaborating with other users and securing workbooks, 2) using tables to analyze and report data, 3) integrating and manipulating data from external sources, 4) creating and auditing complex formulas, 5) advanced data analysis tools, and 6) visualization techniques to analyze and communicate information.

The course draws from over twenty-five years of experience delivering Excel training to accountants and other business professionals. Throughout the program, relevant, real-world examples reinforce the topics presented. Take advantage of this opportunity to become more efficient and proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, the tool of choice for accounting and financial professionals. This course covers advanced Excel topics found in Excel 2019 and newer.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Identify and implement the best techniques to secure sensitive information in Excel workbooks and collaborate with other users to improve accuracy and efficiency
  • Create tables and take advantage of their advanced features,such as dynamic data ranges,structured reference formulas, and the ability to relate multiple tables together into a Data Model
  • Import and link data into Excel from external sources–including text, Access, and SQL Server–and use advanced tools,such as Power Query and various cleanup tools to manipulate the data to meet specific needs
  • Use advanced functions,such as SUM PRODUCT, VLOOKUP,  HLOOKUP, MATCH, INDEX,NETWORK DAYS, RAND, RAND BETWEEN, NPV, IRR, XNPV, and XIRR to create and audit complex formulas
  • Analyze worksheet data using techniques such as Data Tables, Subtotals, Slicers, Filters, and PivotTables
  • Describe techniques used to create, manipulate, and customize charts for analyzing and communicating information

Major Subjects
  • Collaboration and security techniques
  • Tables, data models, and PivotTables
  • Advanced formulas
  • Data queries
  • Creating effective visualizations

Course Materials

Faculty

Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA's Profile

Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA Related Seminars and Products

Shareholder

K2 Enterprises


Tommy Stephens received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree (Major in Accounting) from Auburn University in 1985. In 1992, he earned a Master of Science degree (Major in Finance) from Georgia State University in Atlanta. Presently, Tommy is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Information Technology Professional, and a Chartered Global Management Accountant.

During his professional career, Tommy has gained valuable experience in a variety of positions, including:

  • Working as an auditor and technology consultant for an Atlanta-based public accounting firm;
  • Leading an Internal Audit staff and managing a Cost Accounting team for a Fortune 500 company;
  • Serving as a Chief Financial Officer for an international engineering organization; and
  • Founding and managing his public accounting firm that provides accounting, tax, and consulting services to individuals and a variety of small and emerging businesses.

In 1995, Tommy began authoring and presenting continuing professional education courses to accounting and finance professionals. In 2003, he affiliated with K2 Enterprises, and in 2007, he joined the firm as a partner. To date, he has lectured internationally on subjects such as internal controls for small businesses, technology strategies, computer hardware and software applications, tax strategies and compliance, and financial accounting standards and applications. Over the past twenty-five years, Tommy has presented over 2,700 educational sessions to over 70,000 participants throughout the United States and Canada.

Presently, Tommy resides in Woodstock, Georgia, where he enjoys an active personal life with his wife. His hobbies include snow skiing, fishing, running, and other outdoor activities. Tommy maintains professional memberships with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants. Additionally, he is a past member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.


Dates

Fri, Dec 27, 2024 - 04:00pm to 11:38pm CST
Thu, Jan 09, 2025 - 08:00am to 03:38pm CST
Wed, Jan 29, 2025 - 10:00am to 05:38pm CST
Fri, Feb 07, 2025 - 12:00pm to 07:38pm CST
Thu, Feb 20, 2025 - 02:00pm to 09:38pm CST
Tue, Mar 11, 2025 - 04:00pm to 11:38pm CDT
Sat, Mar 29, 2025 - 08:00am to 03:38pm CDT
Tue, Apr 08, 2025 - 10:00am to 05:38pm CDT
Thu, Apr 17, 2025 - 06:00pm to Fri, Apr 18, 2025 - 01:38am CDT
Sat, May 03, 2025 - 02:00pm to 09:38pm CDT
Thu, May 22, 2025 - 04:00pm to 11:38pm CDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Original Recording Date 2023
Date Added to Catalog 8/22/2023
Prerequisites Experienced Excel user
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For

Business professionals who work with Excel 2019 or newer and want to extend their knowledge with advanced features and functions


Course Developer K2 Enterprises
Yellow Book No

Additional Information

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Course Registration Requirements Online Registration

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Total Reviews: 21

Comments

Joel M - Covington, Louisiana

"This course was very informative. The course was presented in an easy-to-follow format."

Michelle W

"I am looking forward to trying out some of the new things I've learned today!"