Microsoft Excel training

Excel for Accounting : Introduction

A One-Day Training Course


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Course Aims

Microsoft Excel is probably the most useful office tool available to accounting functions for the simple analysis and manipulation of data.
This Introduction training course focuses on formatting and structuring worksheets, and on understanding calculations and formulae.
It is entirely 'hands on', so those attending will get practice in creating and modifying actual spreadsheets.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone who wishes to start using Excel in an accounting environment.
Note: A working knowledge of using PCs in the Microsoft Windows environment is required, and a familiarity with the Microsoft Excel interface would also be an advantage.

Course Outline: Excel for Accounting : Introduction


Formatting a Worksheet

  • Font styles (typeface, size, colour, styles)
  • Modify alignment & orientation of cell contents
  • Merge and unmerge cells
  • Value formats (currency, percent, date, comma)
  • Adjust the decimal place
  • Modify the size of columns and rows
  • Clear cell content and formats

Borders, Shading and Other Formatting

  • Apply cell borders and shading
  • Apply AutoFormat
  • Use the Format Painter
  • Modify alignment and orientation of cells
  • Indent text in a cell

Custom Number & Conditional Formatting

  • Number formats (accounting, currency, number)
  • Create a custom number or date format
  • Use conditional formatting

Creating a Formula

  • Create simple calculations
  • Use AutoSum
  • Enter a formula: typing or using the Formula bar
  • Revise a formula, Use Insert Function
  • Functions (AVERAGE,SUM,COUNT,MIN,MAX)
  • Relative and absolute cell references
  • Recognise common error messages

Using More Advanced Formulae

  • Use financial functions
  • Use date and time functions
  • Use statistical functions
  • Use the ROUND function
  • Use text functions
  • Use logical functions
  • Create a formula using nested functions


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Public Training Courses for Excel for Accounting : Introduction

Sorry -- we do not arrange scheduled public courses for our Excel for Accounting : Introduction course at the moment.

But if you would like to arrange a private training course, please see the section below and contact us – we'll be pleased to discuss the best options for you.

Private & In-House Training Courses for Excel for Accounting : Introduction

We can also deliver private training courses at our training centres or 'in-house' on your premises, on dates to suit you and your staff.

Course content can either follow the standard outline, or be tailored to your requirements at no extra charge.

Although we will organise your training course for as many delegates as you wish, we recommend that any class does not exceed 8 delegates to ensure that learning objectives are met.

Prices
Prices vary according to the size of the class, but can be as low as £85 per delegate.   See below for more details
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