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Advanced Functions

  • Logic functions
  • Mathematical and statistical functions
  • Financial functions

Search and Data

  • Searching and matching techniques
  • Using the MATCH and INDEX functions
  • Advanced management of value lists
  • Validating data entered in cells
  • Database functions
  • Summarizing data using histograms
  • Circular references – practical considerations

Tables and Pivot Charts

  • Dynamically describing data with PivotTables
  • Elements and calculated fields
  • Visualizing data using pivot charts

Working with External Data

  • Exporting and importing data
  • Handling XML file exports and imports
  • Importing data from databases
  • Establishing connections to databases or XML files
  • Online data analysis – Web Query

Analytical Issues

  • Goal Seek
  • Analysis ToolPak add-in
  • Scenarios and the Scenario Manager
  • Solver and data optimization
  • Macros and creating custom functions
  • Initiating and recording macros
  • Working with VBA code

Conditional Formatting

  • Advanced conditional formatting using formulas and form controls (e.g., checkboxes)

Time Value of Money

  • Present and future value of capital
  • Capitalization and discounting
  • Simple interest
  • Nominal and effective interest rates
  • Cash flows
  • Depreciation

Trends and Financial Forecasts

  • Types of trends (functions)
  • Forecasting techniques

Securities

  • Rate of return
  • Profitability
  • Investing in securities and risk metrics

Requirements

A strong command of Microsoft Excel is essential. A foundational understanding of finance is also recommended.

 14 Hours

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