Excel - Two Must Know Features; Defined Name and Tables

Overview

This course is designed to build the foundation to becoming an Excel formula expert. Our focus will be on design techniques that should be used when creating formulas. Excel has over 500 functions and among those, Defined Names is one of the top choices in creating formulas that make your spreadsheets work better for you.

After understanding what they are and how to properly create Defined Names, you will wonder how you managed without them for so long. You will learn how to use Defined Names and Excel Tables as an important and fundamental part of EVERY spreadsheet. You will learn techniques that most advanced users don't implement in their spreadsheets but should.

This session is presented using Excel 2013. Regardless of the version you are using, ALL concepts covered in this course apply to ALL versions of Excel.

Course Instructor: Bryan L. Smith, CPA.CITP, CISA

Highlights

Using Defined Names in formula creation
Learning how Defined Names can lead to more accurate spreadsheets
Using the structured calculations in Excel Tables

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Anyone who wants to become an expert in using Excel formulas

Objectives

Use Defined Names to create formulas more efficiently
Create Excel Tables to improve spreadsheet accuracy
Utilize structured calculations in Excel Tables

Preparation

None

Notice

This is an OnDemand course offered by a third-party vendor. To access the course after purchase, go to My NESCPA and then My CPE and click on My OnDemand. Individual courses are available 90 days from the date of purchase.