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K2’s Excel Financial Reporting and Analysis


Total Credits: 8 including 8 Accounting - Technical

Average Rating:
   44
Categories:
ACPEN INDUSTRY |  Industry |  Accounting and Auditing
Faculty:
Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA
Course Levels:
Advanced
Duration:
8 hours
License:

Dates


Description

Microsoft Office Excel is a powerful tool for analyzing financial data and preparing financial reports and if you are ready to harness the power of Excel for financial reporting and analysis, then this program is for you.  In this course, you will learn how to put Excel to use to deliver accounting and financial solutions in critical areas such as formatting reports and financial statements using advanced techniques, assembling and printing reports and schedules, and using templates to automate reporting processes. You will also learn options for consolidating financial data from multiple sources, how to create Excel visualizations to improve reader’s comprehension of financial information, and advanced data analysis techniques such as PivotTables connected in real-time to your accounting database.

Like most powerful tools, Excel contains features and functions useful for reporting and analysis that are not immediately obvious to many users. In this course, you will uncover many of these hidden features to help you prepare computationally accurate and aesthetically pleasing reports in far less time than you might imagine possible. You do not want to miss this opportunity to learn how to take advantage of Excel to overcome many of the reporting and analysis obstacles currently facing you.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, you should be able to:

  • Implement techniques such as Custom Formats, Conditional Formatting, and the Accounting Format for formatting financial statements and other Excel-based reports more efficiently

  • Identify opportunities to streamline report assembly and printing with tools such as Camera, Custom Views, linked and embedded objects, and working with Excel-based reports saved as PDF documents

  • Differentiate between Excel’s default templates and templates for financial reporting and analysis; create templates and apply them to financial reporting and analysis situations

  • Apply Excel features, such as Sorting, Data Tables, Subtotal, Filters, and PivotTables to aid in financial reporting and analysis

  • List and apply four techniques for consolidating data in Excel

  • Create visualizations in Excel to aid in communicating financial data information to consumers, including differentiating between different types of charts and identifying the circumstances under which certain types of charts are preferable


Major Subjects
  • Accounting
  • Excel
  • Financial Analysis

Course Materials

Faculty

Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA's Profile

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Shareholder

K2 Enterprises


Tommy Stephens received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree (Major in Accounting) from Auburn University in 1985. In 1992, he earned a Master of Science degree (Major in Finance) from Georgia State University in Atlanta. Presently, Tommy is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Information Technology Professional, and a Chartered Global Management Accountant.

During his professional career, Tommy has gained valuable experience in a variety of positions, including:

  • Working as an auditor and technology consultant for an Atlanta-based public accounting firm;
  • Leading an Internal Audit staff and managing a Cost Accounting team for a Fortune 500 company;
  • Serving as a Chief Financial Officer for an international engineering organization; and
  • Founding and managing his public accounting firm that provides accounting, tax, and consulting services to individuals and a variety of small and emerging businesses.

In 1995, Tommy began authoring and presenting continuing professional education courses to accounting and finance professionals. In 2003, he affiliated with K2 Enterprises, and in 2007, he joined the firm as a partner. To date, he has lectured internationally on subjects such as internal controls for small businesses, technology strategies, computer hardware and software applications, tax strategies and compliance, and financial accounting standards and applications. Over the past twenty-five years, Tommy has presented over 2,700 educational sessions to over 70,000 participants throughout the United States and Canada.

Presently, Tommy resides in Woodstock, Georgia, where he enjoys an active personal life with his wife. His hobbies include snow skiing, fishing, running, and other outdoor activities. Tommy maintains professional memberships with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants. Additionally, he is a past member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.


Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Original Recording Date 2020
Date Added to Catalog 8/19/2020
Prerequisites Fundamental knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel 2007 or newer
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For Accounting and financial professionals desiring more knowledge in using Excel for financial statement preparation and analysis  
Course Developer K2 Enterprises
Yellow Book No

Additional Information

Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
Complaint Resolution Policy Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
Official Registry Statement Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
Refund/Cancellation Policy Please contact the ACPEN help desk 1-877-602-9877 or help@acpen.com if you wish to cancel your attendance for a previously purchased webcast and are requesting a refund or transfer.
Course Registration Requirements Online Registration

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Total Reviews: 44

Comments

Paul R

"Tom Stevens is an outstanding presenter."

Carolee R - SAMMAMISH, Washington

"Thank you awesome classs "