Taking Advantage of Array Formulas in Excel

Overview

This intensive 2-hour course is designed to unlock the potential of array formulas in Microsoft Excel. Array formulas are a vital tool in Excel for their unique ability to perform multiple calculations on one or more items within an array, making them indispensable for complex data analysis and calculations. They enable users to write fewer, more powerful formulas, leading to cleaner and more efficient spreadsheets. This course is tailored to enhance your data analysis and spreadsheet management skills by delving into the advanced aspects of array functions. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical exercises, you will learn to streamline your work and improve efficiency in Excel.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Highlights

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

• Introduction to Array Formulas: This segment establishes the foundation by differentiating array formulas from regular Excel formulas and explaining their significance.
• Using Array Formulas: This section focuses on the practical application of array formulas, teaching participants how to effectively implement and utilize these formulas in a variety of common Excel tasks and scenarios.
• Dynamic Arrays and Spill Functions: This part covers the utilization of dynamic arrays and spill functions, highlighting their role in modern Excel data handling.
• Advanced Array Functions: Participants will delve into complex functions such as SUMPRODUCT, UNIQUE, SORT, and FILTER, focusing on multi-condition summing and data management.
• Using Array Constants:  This section teaches how simplify the use of static values called Array Constants

Prerequisites

A comprehensive working knowledge of Excel

Designed For

This course is ideal for professionals who regularly use Microsoft Excel for data analysis, financial modeling, or complex calculations.

Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

• Apply array formulas and functions in Excel to solve complex data analysis problems, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of calculations.
• Differentiate between regular and array formulas, and determine when to use each for optimal data management and processing in various scenarios.
• Analyze and select the most appropriate array functions and constants for specific tasks, improving the effectiveness of data manipulation and presentation in Excel

Preparation

Download the handout and practice material prior to course

Notice

This course is offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible in the My CPE Tracker section of the ISCPA website. Course access information will be emailed directly to you by CPA Crossings.