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Excel Tips & Tricks for the Non-Accountant


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

Average Rating:
   13
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Industry
Faculty:
Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
Course Levels:
Basic
Duration:
2 Hours
License:
Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

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

Faculty

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA's Profile

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA Related Seminars and Products


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

Tue, Jun 10, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 2:48 PM EDT
Thu, Jun 26, 2025 - 9:30 AM to 11:18 AM EDT
Tue, Jul 08, 2025 - 2:30 PM to 4:18 PM EDT
Sat, Jul 26, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:48 PM EDT
Tue, Aug 12, 2025 - 2:30 PM to 4:18 PM EDT
Thu, Aug 28, 2025 - 9:30 AM to 11:18 AM EDT
Thu, Sep 11, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:48 PM EDT
Thu, Sep 25, 2025 - 9:30 AM to 11:18 AM EDT
Tue, Oct 14, 2025 - 2:30 PM to 4:18 PM EDT
Thu, Oct 30, 2025 - 9:30 AM to 11:18 AM EDT
Sat, Nov 15, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 2:48 PM EST
Mon, Nov 24, 2025 - 9:30 AM to 11:18 AM EST
Tue, Dec 09, 2025 - 2:30 PM to 4:18 PM EST
Tue, Dec 23, 2025 - 9:30 AM to 11:18 AM EST
Wed, Jan 14, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 1:48 PM EST
Thu, Jan 29, 2026 - 9:30 AM to 11:18 AM EST
Tue, Feb 10, 2026 - 2:30 PM to 4:18 PM EST
Thu, Feb 26, 2026 - 9:30 AM to 11:18 AM EST
Tue, Mar 10, 2026 - 2:30 PM to 4:18 PM EDT
Thu, Mar 26, 2026 - 9:30 AM to 11:18 AM EDT
Tue, Apr 14, 2026 - 2:30 PM to 4:18 PM EDT
Thu, Apr 30, 2026 - 9:30 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Complaint Resolution Policy Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints.  anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
Official Registry Statement Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
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Overall:      4.5

Total Reviews: 13

Comments

Ge M

"learned a lot from this course."

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!"