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Advanced Excel Reporting - Best Practices, Tools, & Techniques (On-Demand - K2E)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online On-Demand
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar

Overview

If you need to build advanced Excel reports, including reports where the source data resides in your accounting software or another database, then this course should be at the top of your list!

 
Access expires 180 days from purchase date

Course Description

Many accounting and financial professionals spend far too much time in Excel accessing and converting financial data into useful reports. If there is the chance you may not be taking full advantage of all that Excel has to offer as a reporting tool, then you should make plans to attend this course.

Applicable for

Anyone who generates financial or operational reports in Excel.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, you should be able to:

  • link and import data from external databases – including multi-table databases – into Excel
  • use Tables and PivotTables to create accurate financial reports and analyses
  • list and apply Excel shortcuts for formatting financial reports
  • implement Excel templates to improve reporting productivity
  • identify opportunities to work with third-party tools to streamline reporting in Excel

Content

In this seminar, you will learn how to use Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) and Online Analytic Processing (OLAP) to connect Excel to external data sources, such as your accounting software database, to extract data for reporting and analysis. You will also learn how to incorporate PivotTables into your reporting routines, including how to add calculations to your PivotTables, how to group PivotTable data into fiscal reporting periods, and how to filter your PivotTables using Slicers. You will also learn best practices for presenting compelling and captivating Excel-based reports and charts, and how to use two Excel add-ins – BizNet's Excel Business Information Suite and Microsoft's Power Pivot – to streamline and automate many of the manual processes associated with building Excel-based reports.

Course Content Created: 2023

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 While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur.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
Course Details
Cost
$160
Members
$185
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
4
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
5
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

Advanced Excel Reporting - Best Practices, Tools, & Techniques (On-Demand - K2E)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online On-Demand
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
Course Details
Cost
$160
Members
$185
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
4
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
5
Credits

Overview

If you need to build advanced Excel reports, including reports where the source data resides in your accounting software or another database, then this course should be at the top of your list!

 
Access expires 180 days from purchase date

Course Description

Many accounting and financial professionals spend far too much time in Excel accessing and converting financial data into useful reports. If there is the chance you may not be taking full advantage of all that Excel has to offer as a reporting tool, then you should make plans to attend this course.

Applicable for

Anyone who generates financial or operational reports in Excel.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, you should be able to:

  • link and import data from external databases – including multi-table databases – into Excel
  • use Tables and PivotTables to create accurate financial reports and analyses
  • list and apply Excel shortcuts for formatting financial reports
  • implement Excel templates to improve reporting productivity
  • identify opportunities to work with third-party tools to streamline reporting in Excel

Content

In this seminar, you will learn how to use Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) and Online Analytic Processing (OLAP) to connect Excel to external data sources, such as your accounting software database, to extract data for reporting and analysis. You will also learn how to incorporate PivotTables into your reporting routines, including how to add calculations to your PivotTables, how to group PivotTable data into fiscal reporting periods, and how to filter your PivotTables using Slicers. You will also learn best practices for presenting compelling and captivating Excel-based reports and charts, and how to use two Excel add-ins – BizNet's Excel Business Information Suite and Microsoft's Power Pivot – to streamline and automate many of the manual processes associated with building Excel-based reports.

Course Content Created: 2023

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
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.