Excel is one of the most popular end-user tools in the accountant’s portfolio. Spreadsheets enable us to quickly and flexibly perform analysis that otherwise would be difficult or time-consuming; however, there is a tendency to place undue trust in them. The Excel Community is a 'one-stop shop' for accountants who want to use Excel better and understand and minimise spreadsheet risk.
Simon Hurst explains how you can avoid the Fear Of Missing Out when it comes to new features in Excel through the ICAEW Excel Community.
The Excel Community has created a new code – an application of the tenets of best practice and the Twenty principles for good spreadsheet practice to financial modelling construction.
Simon Hurst explains how to use Data Validation and hierarchical lists together.
Power Query fundamentally changes how the vast majority of users need to design spreadsheet models and solutions. Microsoft Excel guru Simon Hurst argues that Power Query changes everything about Excel – including training.
How to model the draw down, interest, and repayments on a loan.
This is the second article in a series that looks at various Excel modelling issues and challenges in order to see whether the Power Query/Get & Transform tools can be a viable alternative to more traditional Excel cell-based solutions.
How to make a formula that picks up the most recent entry in a range.
Liam Bastick has been a model auditor for the best part of 30 years and has seen common mistakes made in modelling time and time again.
Power Query is a plug-in for Microsoft Excel which enables you to combine data from structured and semi-structured sources.
Spreadsheet risk is an important concern that affects organisations of all kinds and sizes.
Almost exactly two years ago, Rishi Sapra presented an excellent introduction to Power BI and its capabilities. Since then, Microsoft has continued to update Power BI with significant updates arriving monthly. This webinar will focus on the free version of Power BI, Power BI Desktop, and cover the different components of Power BI Desktop using a practical example to take you from raw data to interactive report.
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A practical guide to financial modelling, demonstrating how to plan, design and build financial models.
A beginner's guide to financial modeling using Microsoft Excel.
Fully updated and compliant with Excel 2013, this clearly explains the basic calculations for mathematical finance, backed up with simple templates for further use and development, and a workbook with exercises and solutions at the end of each chapter
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