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Excel's Best New Features


Total Credits: 2 including 2 Computer Software & Applications - Non-technical

Average Rating:
   53
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Industry
Faculty:
Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
2 Hours
License:
Product Setting: Expires 40 day(s) after program date.

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Description

Excel is a staple of the business professional’s toolbox, yet, all too often, new features remain undiscovered and underutilized, leading to inefficiencies and errors. In this session, you will learn about key new features added to Excel 2013 and Excel 2016 and how to put these features to work. Among the new tools you will learn about are Data Models, Flash Fill, and Enhanced Drill-Down and Around on PivotTables. You will also learn about six new charts added in Excel 2016 and how to use PowerPivot, Power Query, and Power View for business intelligence. Join us in this session to learn about the best new features recently added to Excel and how to put them to work for you and your team to increase productivity and accuracy.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives *Identify and implement three types of automated data analyses in Excel *Use Flash Fill and new functions to split, combine, and rearrange data quickly and easily without using commands or complicated formulas *Utilize Excel’s Data Model and identify its impact on PivotTable analysis *Create Charts and PivotTables more quickly than ever *Obtain insights into data using business intelligence features in Excel
Major Subjects *Computer Software & Applications

Course Materials

Faculty

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

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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.


Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites Fundamental knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For Accounting, financial, and other business professionals who want to learn how to use the new features found Excel in Excel 2013 and Excel 2016
Original Recording Date 09/14/2017
Yellow Book No
Course Developer K2 Enterprises
Date Added to Catalog 08/01/2017

Additional Information

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Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
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