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Formatting Excel Spreadsheets The Right Way (On-Demand - K2E)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online On-Demand
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar

Overview

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, attend this session to learn the best practices for applying formats in Excel.

 
Access expires 180 days from purchase date

Course Description

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.

Applicable for

Business professionals seeking to work more efficiently and effectively when formatting Excel-based reports

Learning Objectives

  • identify the benefits of using Styles for formatting
  • specify which Custom Format codes are necessary for specific situations
  • list the advantages of using Excel template files
  • cite examples of when using the Accounting Format is useful

Content

  • 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 Content Created: April 2024

The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.

About This Product

On-Demand Courses by K2E. For over three decades, the team of professionals at K2E has created and presented the finest in technology-focused education. Today, their focus remains unchanged – delivering outstanding value to customers with every interaction.

Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.

How to get started

Upon completion of purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca and log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click “Go to your Courses and Materials” to go to your Learning Center, then find and click on your course title.

Course Dates & Registration

Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Available
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Course Details
Cost
$80
Members
$90
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
2
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
3
Credits
Special Notes
Access to all paid on-demand learning courses will be for 180 days from the date of purchase. Please disregard any reference to the dates of either August 31 or March 31 which is for internal purposes only.
Interested in similar content?

Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.

AI, Technology & Innovation

Formatting Excel Spreadsheets The Right Way (On-Demand - K2E)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online On-Demand
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
Course Details
Cost
$80
Members
$90
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
2
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
3
Credits

Overview

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, attend this session to learn the best practices for applying formats in Excel.

 
Access expires 180 days from purchase date

Course Description

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.

Applicable for

Business professionals seeking to work more efficiently and effectively when formatting Excel-based reports

Learning Objectives

  • identify the benefits of using Styles for formatting
  • specify which Custom Format codes are necessary for specific situations
  • list the advantages of using Excel template files
  • cite examples of when using the Accounting Format is useful

Content

  • 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 Content Created: April 2024

The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.

About This Product

On-Demand Courses by K2E. For over three decades, the team of professionals at K2E has created and presented the finest in technology-focused education. Today, their focus remains unchanged – delivering outstanding value to customers with every interaction.

Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.

How to get started

Upon completion of purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca and log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click “Go to your Courses and Materials” to go to your Learning Center, then find and click on your course title.

Course Dates & Registration

Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Available
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Special Notes
Access to all paid on-demand learning courses will be for 180 days from the date of purchase. Please disregard any reference to the dates of either August 31 or March 31 which is for internal purposes only.
Interested in similar content?

Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.