Introduction to Excel

Excel is one of the primary tools of the accountant. It is needed for many accounting activities, such as tracking the contents of accounts and conducting financial analyses. However, Excel is a massive program with hundreds of commands and quirky formatting options. In Introduction to Excel, we cover the basics of setting up and populating an Excel worksheet, as well as producing well-organized outputs. Topics covered include the menu system, formatting, named styles, templates, and a variety of printing options. (Note: This course is based on Microsoft Excel 365)
Format

PDF Course

Level

Overview

Duration

3 Hours

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Excel Data Analysis
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Course Information

Author: Steven Bragg
Course Number: SP1011

Learning Objectives
  • Explain how the ribbon system works.
  • Describe cells and ranges.
  • Identify how keystrokes can replace the mouse to trigger menu commands.
  • Specify where high-volume commands are located on the screen.
  • Describe the different uses of a table within a worksheet.
  • Explain the differences between the Autocomplete and Autofill functions.
  • Describe how cell and range formatting can be accomplished.
  • Identify the warnings used when column widths are too narrow.
  • Specify the more common Ctrl-letter combinations used to trigger worksheet commands.
  • Identify the different variations on the Paste command.
  • Explain how range naming works within a worksheet.
  • Describe the uses to which the undo function can (and cannot) be put.
  • Specify how named styles and themes are used.

Level: Overview
Instructional Method: QAS Self-Study
NASBA Category: Computer Software & Applications
Prerequisites: Excel 365 software is needed.
Advance Preparation: None
Latest Review Date: March 2025
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