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K2's 2023 Accessing And Managing Data In Excel


Total Credits: 4 including 4 Computer Software & Applications - Non-technical

Average Rating:
   17
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Technology
Speaker:
Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
4 Hours

Dates
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Description

For many business professionals, accessing and managing data in Excel is one of the biggest stumbling blocks when creating reports and analyses. Common practices include far too many manual processes and formulas, including never-ending manual processes needed to update your data and related reports.

Make plans now to join us in this session to learn best practices for accessing and managing data using Excel. In this session, you will learn how you can use Power Query and other Excel tools to quickly access and manipulate your data and generate reports in record time! This is a “must-see” session for any business professional working with Excel!    

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Identify options for querying data to Excel
  • Define “transformations” in the context of Power Query
  • List the general steps for creating a transformation
  • Identify options for managing fiscal year data using Excel
  • Specify the process for editing a query or its’ transformations

Major Subjects
  • Using Power Query to link data into Excel
  • Manipulating Excel data with data transformations
  • Creating data models using Power Query
  • Examples of common and useful transformations

Course Materials

Speaker

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

Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA Related Seminars and Products

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.


Dates

Sat, Dec 21, 2024 - 08:00am to 11:37am CST
Mon, Dec 30, 2024 - 10:00am to 01:37pm CST
Thu, Jan 09, 2025 - 04:00pm to 07:37pm CST
Wed, Jan 29, 2025 - 08:00am to 11:37am CST
Fri, Feb 07, 2025 - 10:00am to 01:37pm CST
Thu, Feb 20, 2025 - 12:00pm to 03:37pm CST
Tue, Mar 11, 2025 - 02:00pm to 05:37pm CDT
Sat, Mar 29, 2025 - 04:00pm to 07:37pm CDT
Tue, Apr 08, 2025 - 08:00am to 11:37am CDT
Thu, Apr 17, 2025 - 10:00am to 01:37pm CDT
Sat, May 03, 2025 - 12:00pm to 03:37pm CDT
Thu, May 22, 2025 - 02:00pm to 05:37pm CDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites Fundamental knowledge of Excel
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For All business professionals who create reports, schedules, and analyses using Excel
Original Recording Date 09/2023
Course Developer K2 Enterprises
Date Added to Catalog 05/24/2023
Yellow Book No

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Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


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Overall:      4.8

Total Reviews: 17

Comments

Emily I

"Very impressed with this instructor"

Kathy D - Portland, Michigan

"Tommy does such a great job! He is thorough and explains things in an easy to understand way. Thank you!"

Deal S

"Thank you!"

Offutt C

"Very easy to follow the iinstructor"