CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR TAX & FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS

Using Excel Decision-Making Functions

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QAS Self-Study
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Intermediate
Credits
CPE Credits
3 Credits: Computer Software & Applications

Course Description

This course overviews several Excel Logical functions, such as IF, IFS, AND, OR and then covers other decision-making functions such as AVERAGEIF, SUMIF, SUMIFs, COUNTIFs and MAXIFS. IFERROR and IFNA are also covered. You will find these functions useful in your budgeting and analysis work. This eBook includes exercise files.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify different decision-making functions, noting their purpose and how to access them in Excel
  • Recognize the components and characteristics of the different decision-making functions
  • Recognize the syntax of different decision-making functions in order to understand the calculation specifications for a desired answer
  • Recognize the characteristics and requirements of nested and embedded functions within an IF statement, noting differences and usage

Course Specifics

Course ID
2164522
Revision Date
February 7, 2023
Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites.

Advanced Preparation

This course is designed for professionals using Excel 2019 and Microsoft 365. If you have an earlier Excel version, you should have no difficulty however you will not have access to all of the functions covered here

Compliance information

NASBA Provider Number: 103220

Course Instructor

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Patricia McCarthy, MBA

Patricia McCarthy, MBA, is a partner at CFO Resources LLC, a company focused on training and courseware for CPAs. Her focus is on Microsoft products, particularly Excel, and how to use these programs effectively in business. She’s also certified as an MOS expert in Excel. Patricia has been in software training for over 20 years, and her client list includes the Indiana CPA Society, which awarded her its Outstanding Discussion Leader award. She has been a contributor to the Journal of Accountancy and has published articles in several CPA society magazines, including societies in Indiana, Missouri, Texas, and Arizona. Patricia is a …

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Using Excel Decision-Making Functions

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CPE CREDITS
3 Credits: Computer Software & Applications

$87.00$107.00

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Icon_Self-Study
QAS Self-Study
Icon_Level
Intermediate
Credits
CPE Credits
3 Credits: Computer Software & Applications

Course Description

This course overviews several Excel Logical functions, such as IF, IFS, AND, OR and then covers other decision-making functions such as AVERAGEIF, SUMIF, SUMIFs, COUNTIFs and MAXIFS. IFERROR and IFNA are also covered. You will find these functions useful in your budgeting and analysis work. This eBook includes exercise files.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify different decision-making functions, noting their purpose and how to access them in Excel
  • Recognize the components and characteristics of the different decision-making functions
  • Recognize the syntax of different decision-making functions in order to understand the calculation specifications for a desired answer
  • Recognize the characteristics and requirements of nested and embedded functions within an IF statement, noting differences and usage

Course Specifics

Course ID
2164522
Revision Date
February 7, 2023
Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites.

Advanced Preparation

This course is designed for professionals using Excel 2019 and Microsoft 365. If you have an earlier Excel version, you should have no difficulty however you will not have access to all of the functions covered here

Compliance information

NASBA Provider Number: 103220

Course Instructor

Patricia McCarthy Headshot
Patricia McCarthy, MBA

Patricia McCarthy, MBA, is a partner at CFO Resources LLC, a company focused on training and courseware for CPAs. Her focus is on Microsoft products, particularly Excel, and how to use these programs effectively in business. She’s also certified as an MOS expert in Excel. Patricia has been in software training for over 20 years, and her client list includes the Indiana CPA Society, which awarded her its Outstanding Discussion Leader award. She has been a contributor to the Journal of Accountancy and has published articles in several CPA society magazines, including societies in Indiana, Missouri, Texas, and Arizona. Patricia is a …

Patricia McCarthy, MBA Read More »

Using Excel Decision-Making Functions

Expert Instructors
CPE CREDITS
3 Credits: Computer Software & Applications

$87.00$107.00

Clear