Excel for accountants: getting started

Overview

Not only is Excel a powerful calculation tool and record keeper, but it is also a tool for reporting and analysing. With so many features and functions available, getting started with Excel can be daunting to many. However, it doesn’t have to be difficult. This course is designed to take you through the basics, step by step.

By the end of this course, you will be comfortable navigating an Excel workbook, entering and formatting data, setting print options, inserting various items into your worksheets and much more.

This course will enable you to:

• understand the basics of Excel including opening and saving workbooks, and navigating ribbons to find the commands you need
• sort, filter and format data to present reports in an attractive, and easy to understand way
• use print and preview options including how to insert headers and footers, and how to adjust page, margin and sheet options
• insert and format tables and charts in Excel
• understand how to use slicers, timelines and sparklines.

Helping accountants grow

Disclaimer: This course and outline is provided by a third-party course provider. All course bookings are subject to the terms and conditions set by the course provider. Please see individual supplier pages for full terms and conditions. ACCA takes no liability for bookings made with third-party suppliers