*Controller Series: Technology – Must Have Excel Competencies
Description
Excel has long been included in the accountant’s toolbox. Even though Microsoft Power BI and other big data tools such as Qlik and Tableau are becoming more important, Excel is still a “must have” tool. We cover what the accountants of today should know about Excel to improve their efficiency, access data, and gain insights into the company, industry, and economy.
Learning Objectives
Reality of Excel use
Gartner – Magic Quadrant of tools for data analysis
Will Excel go away?
Two essential Lean principles
Misuses of Excel
APIs (Automated Program Interfaces)
Relationship between Excel and data analytics
Excel tips and tricks
Major Topics
Reality of Excel use
Gartner – Magic Quadrant of tools for data analysis
Will Excel go away?
Two essential Lean principles
Misuses of Excel
APIs (Automated Program Interfaces)
Relationship between Excel and data analytics
Excel tips and tricks
Provider
Business Learning Institute
Course Level
Basic
Professional Area of Focus
BLI Leadership
Future Ready
CPE Field of Study
Computer Software & Applications
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Who Should Attend
Aspiring leaders and leaders of teams and organizations