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Excel Tips & Tricks for the Non-Accountant


Total Credits: 2 including 2 Computer Software & Applications - Non-technical

Average Rating:
   11
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Industry
Speaker:
Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
Course Levels:
Basic
Duration:
2 Hours

Dates
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Description

You don’t need an accounting degree to harness the power of Microsoft Excel. This course shows how Excel makes sense beyond dollars and cents. We will focus on fundamental concepts for creating, editing, and utilizing Excel content. Participants will learn how to use Excel’s menus and other functions to craft Excel workbooks. Because this course is designed for newer users, we intentionally offer a broad overview of Excel’s numerous capabilities with in-depth coverage of selected resources tailored for non-accounting applications.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Create an Excel workbook
  • Enter, import, and utilize data
  • Locate and utilize resources available within major Excel menus
  • Edit and format worksheet contents
  • Utilize selected formulas
  • Recognize and implement best practices

Major Subjects
  • Understanding the workbook and worksheet environment
  • Obtaining and utilizing data
  • Editing and formatting
  • The “Insert” Menu
  • The “Page Layout” Menu
  • The “View” Menu
  • Selecting and using formulas
  • Shortcuts and tricks

Course Materials

Speaker

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA's Profile

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Chris has been serving the tax and accounting needs of individuals and closely-held businesses since 1998. As a frequent speaker, he has taught a variety of continuing education courses for several state CPA societies. Chris is frequently interviewed by media outlets on a variety of financial, tax, and accounting topics.


Dates

Mon, Mar 10, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:48pm CDT
Mon, Mar 31, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:48pm CDT
Fri, Apr 04, 2025 - 04:00pm to 05:48pm CDT
Tue, Apr 22, 2025 - 06:00pm to 07:48pm CDT
Tue, May 13, 2025 - 01:30pm to 03:18pm CDT
Thu, May 29, 2025 - 08:30am to 10:18am CDT
Tue, Jun 10, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:48pm CDT
Thu, Jun 26, 2025 - 08:30am to 10:18am CDT
Tue, Jul 08, 2025 - 01:30pm to 03:18pm CDT
Sat, Jul 26, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:48am CDT
Tue, Aug 12, 2025 - 01:30pm to 03:18pm CDT
Thu, Aug 28, 2025 - 08:30am to 10:18am CDT
Thu, Sep 11, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:48pm CDT
Thu, Sep 25, 2025 - 08:30am to 10:18am CDT
Tue, Oct 14, 2025 - 01:30pm to 03:18pm CDT
Thu, Oct 30, 2025 - 08:30am to 10:18am CDT
Sat, Nov 15, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:48pm CST
Mon, Nov 24, 2025 - 08:30am to 10:18am CST
Tue, Dec 09, 2025 - 01:30pm to 03:18pm CST
Tue, Dec 23, 2025 - 08:30am to 10:18am CST
Wed, Jan 14, 2026 - 11:00am to 12:48pm CST
Thu, Jan 29, 2026 - 08:30am to 10:18am CST
Tue, Feb 10, 2026 - 01:30pm to 03:18pm CST
Thu, Feb 26, 2026 - 08:30am to 10:18am CST
Tue, Mar 10, 2026 - 01:30pm to 03:18pm CDT
Thu, Mar 26, 2026 - 08:30am to 10:18am CDT
Tue, Apr 14, 2026 - 01:30pm to 03:18pm CDT
Thu, Apr 30, 2026 - 08:30am to 10:18am CDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Advanced Preparation None
Course Developer

Van Der Aa Tax Ed, LLC


Designed For Designed for non-accounting personnel who have limited experience with Microsoft Excel. Accounting personnel and other experienced Excel users may also benefit from creative ideas and techniques.
Yellow Book No
Original Recording Date 2/7/2023
Prerequisites None
Date Added to Catalog 3/12/2024

Additional Information

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Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
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Total Reviews: 11

Comments

Julie H

"Harper is a great teacher! I will say I probably gained more from this than an inexperienced user would have, but that is why I loved it!"