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Top 5 Excel Calendar Tutorials & Free Templates

By Excel University | June 28, 2022 |

Do you use Excel to keep track of your to-do lists, upcoming events, deadlines, etc.? Since spreadsheets are so customizable, many Excel users rely on the software to create unique calendars tailored to their needs. It’s one of the most popular uses for Excel and great practice for users of all skill levels. If you’re…

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Even Pros Could Learn a Thing or Two From These 8 Advanced Excel Tips

By Excel University | June 21, 2022 |

Looking for some advanced Excel tips to help you become a spreadsheet pro? We’re sharing 8 tips that will take your skills to the next level!

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How to Become Proficient in Excel in 6 Easy Steps

By Excel University | June 15, 2022 |

Do you know the Excel basics, but want to become a pro? We’re outlining the six steps you can take to learn how to become proficient in Excel.

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How to Use Excel for Finance: Balancing Your Personal Budget

By Excel University | June 7, 2022 |

Want to know how to use Excel for finance & budgeting? Here’s how to create a customizable budget that accurately tracks income and expenses.

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Excel University’s Top 5 Power Query Tutorials

By Excel University | May 31, 2022 |

Power Query is one of the most useful Excel tools, and it’s surprisingly easy to learn! See our top 5 Power Query tutorials to get hands-on practice.

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These Top Excel Skills are Surprisingly Easy to Learn

By Excel University | May 24, 2022 |

You don’t need to be a spreadsheet pro to master these top Excel skills! See our list of easy-to-learn Excel skills with hands-on tutorials.

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Excel Formulas Cheat Sheet for Beginners

By Excel University | May 17, 2022 |

Excel is one of the most powerful accounting software tools out there, and most of that power comes from the ability to use Excel formulas to automate your work. When you’re first learning how to use them, it’s easy to get a little overwhelmed – luckily, this Excel formulas cheat sheet is here to help…

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14 New Excel Functions CalCPA Article

By Jeff Lenning | May 9, 2022 |

Microsoft recently introduced 14 new functions for Excel—they are sure to help you save some time. We’ll start with a short description of each and then jump into some demonstrations. To view the demonstrations and learn more about each function, check out the Full Article Published in CalCPA Magazine.

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How to easily Automate Your Customized Excel Financial Statements

By Jacques Nault | May 3, 2022 |

Although Excel provides a great deal of flexibility in creating financial statements, it has several limitations: If you use Excel to create financial statements, you will want to read on. In this article, we’ll show how the patented FSM technology allows you to easily produce exactly the custom financial reports you need in Excel. They…

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How to Get Better at Excel (Without Wasting Time)

By Excel University | April 25, 2022 |

Wondering how to get better at Excel? Whether you’re a new user or a pro, these are some easy steps to help you quickly master new skills.

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