Excel Power User Module 2: Fundamental Functions, Concepts, Techniques

Description

Cover fundamental functions, concepts and techniques that provide a firm foundation for our workbooks. Continue to integrate these items as we proceed throughout the series. This is part 2 of a 10-part series: Module 1: Fundamental Features Module 2: Fundamental Functions, Concepts, Techniques Module 3: Six Critical Excel Functions Module 4: Handling Errors and Comparing Lists Module 5: Date and Text Functions Module 6: Time-Saving Techniques Module 7: Introduction to PivotTables Module 8: PivotTable vs. Formula-Based Reports Module 9: PivotTable Wrap-Up and Web Data Module 10: Getting, Preparing and Summarizing Data

Highlights

• Better summing
• Skinny row
• Hide worksheets
• Highlight input cells
• Workbook organization
• Worksheet organization
• Nested functions
• Selection groups
• Workbook design principles

Objectives

• Determine why the SUBTOTAL function is preferred to the SUM function in many situations.
• Identify a technique that helps ensure that a new row inserted between the last data row and the formula row is included in the total row formula.
• Recognize at least three workbook design principles.

Designed For

Accounting professionals who use Excel for Windows.