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Back to Basics: creating effective data visualisations with Power BI and Excel

Author: Data Analytics Community

Published: 05 Oct 2026

How a picture is worth a thousand numbers...

The ‘Back to Basics’ series returns with a practical webinar on best practice for visualising and presenting data and insights.

Aimed at beginners and those seeking a hands-on refresher, the session will show how Power BI and Excel, tools available to many accounting and finance professionals, can be used to create clear, accessible and compelling data visualisations.

Liam Bastick, Director at SumProduct and Microsoft MVP, will share practical tips, techniques and best practice for presenting data effectively. He will demonstrate how to build an impactful dashboard using Power BI and Excel and explore how GenAI and Copilot can enhance the process.

By the end of the session, participants will understand how to create visualisations and dashboards that are clear, well-structured and effective.

This webinar is open to all, including beginners and regular users of Power BI and Excel.

First broadcast on 5 October 2026

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CPD

This webinar could contribute to up to 1 hour of verifiable CPD, so long as you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role.

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