Excel Charts and Visualizations FLEXCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Member Price $98.00
Non-Member Price $113.00
Overview
It can be difficult to convey the meaning derived from a spreadsheet, especially when there are large amounts of data involved. An excellent solution is to use the charts and other data visualization tools contained within Excel. In this course, we discuss how to create and modify charts, the many types of charts and when they are most applicable, advanced charting practices, sparkline graphics, custom formatting codes, shapes, icons, and dashboard concepts - everything you need to achieve the best possible presentations.
Highlights
Excel charts and visualizations. The worksheet ribbon. Chart overview. Chart sheets. Advanced charting practices. Sparkline graphics. Custom number formats and shapes. Excel dashboarding.
Prerequisites
None.
Designed For
CPAs, CEOs, CFPs, and other accounting professionals.
Objectives
Explain the nature of the ribbon system and how it is used. Describe the purposes to which the different types of charts can be put. Identify the characteristics of a chart sheet. Specify the commands used to adjust charts. Identify the characteristics of each type of chart. Describe how a data series used in a chart is manipulated. Identify the formatting options for sparkline graphics. Specify the formatting codes needed for different types of numeric presentations.
Preparation
None.
Notice
This is a FlexCast (no exam required) and may be viewed only Monday - Saturday, 5am - 5pm PT. You may take up to one year from the date of purchase to complete the course. Pause your FlexCast and resume at a convenient day during the hours above. Partial credit for 2+ credit courses: If you are unable to complete the course in one sitting, partial credit can be awarded (minimum of one credit). To earn the remaining credits, you must return later and start the course from the beginning. Use chat to ask questions of a subject matter expert during the program.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Steven Bragg, Western CPE
Steven M. Bragg, CPA, is a full-time book and course author who has written more than 70 business books. He provides Western CPE with self-study courses in the areas of accounting and finance, with an emphasis on the practical application of accounting standards and management techniques. A sampling of his courses include the The New Controller Guidebook, The GAAP Guidebook, Accountants’ Guidebook, and Closing the Books: An Accountant’s Guide. He also manages the Accounting Best Practices podcast.
Steven has been the CFO or controller of both public and private companies and has been a consulting manager with Ernst & Young and an auditor with Deloitte & Touche. He holds an MBA from Babson College, a Master of Finance from Bentley College, and a BA from the University of Maine (summa cum laude).
Non-Member Price $113.00
Member Price $98.00