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K2's Formatting Excel Spreadsheets The Right Way


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

Average Rating:
   48
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Industry
Speaker:
Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
2 Hours
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Description

Some estimates indicate that business professionals spend as much as half their time in Excel working on formatting. If you are interested in getting better formatting results in less time, participate in this session to learn the best practices for applying formats in Excel. 

In this session, you will learn the right way to apply formats in your workbooks. More specifically, you will learn about features such as Custom Format Codes, Templates, Styles, the Accounting Format, Precision as Displayed, date formats, and many others, all of which can save you substantial amounts of time when working in Excel.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Identify the benefits of using Styles for formatting
  • Specify which Custom Format codes are necessary for specific situations
  • List advantages of using Excel template files
  • Cite examples of when using the Accounting format is useful

Major Subjects
  • Creating and using Styles in Excel
  • The Accounting Format and why you should use it
  • How to Create Custom Formats  
  • Formatting dates for maximum impact
  • The advantages of storing formats in templates

Course Materials

Speaker

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 2021
Date Added to Catalog 07/01/2021
Prerequisites None
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For

Business professionals desiring to learn the most effective and efficient ways to format Excel spreadsheets


Course Developer K2 Enterprises
Yellow Book No

Additional Information

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"The topic was very clearly and professionally presented."

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"This was great! I took lots of notes and found it very applicable. Thank you!"

Bill P

"Tommy does a great presentation"

Sheryl W

"Extremely helpful information. Thank-you!"