Microsoft Excel for Professionals: An Introduction to Formulas and Functionalities

€190.00

This course can be delivered to your organisation as part of our bespoke Corporate Training Solutions, at your own time and your own convenience. Contact us on kla@kpmg.com.mt or call us on +356 2563 6363 or on +356 9963 6363 for more information on how we can take care of your organisation’s training needs.

Course Description:

The course delves into the various formulas and functionalities of Microsoft Excel through an interactive hands-on workshop. Participants will be introduced to the application and use of formulae and functions that provide the basis for spreadsheet model building in a business context.

To ensure participants are given a high level of attention this course will take a limited number of attendees and will be delivered by an experienced practitioner with extensive experience and knowledge in the field.

Course Outline:

Data formatting: including conditional formatting and the use of data styles;
Date-related Functions: EoMonth, EDate, YearFrac
Increasing effectiveness of working with data through the use of Lookup Functions: VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, Match, Index, Choose
Using formulas and logical functions: Min, Max, Med, Average, Sum, Sumif, Sumifs, Sumproduct, Count, CountIf, Subtotal, and other logical functions (IF, OR, AND, NOT)
Data analysis and handling: using Pivot Tables, Data Filters, Data Sorting, Charts

Target Audience:

This course is designed for professionals in business whose roles requires the frequent use of Excel (financial controllers, accounts clerks, etc.)

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module participants would be able to identify and apply the most appropriate and effective Excel formulas and functionalities to address specific action and requirements, and would be able to apply these new skills to deliver Excel-related work in a more proficient manner. Participants would have mastered the use of the Lookup functions, various logical functions and would be able to perform advanced formatting functions. Participants would also be able to develop different methods of analysing and working with data as well as presenting data through the use of tables and charts.

Prerequisites:

A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is recommended.

Dates: 27/03/2024 – 28/03/2024

Time: 09:00 – 12:15 (including 15 minutes break)

Venue: Live online session – details of how to join the meeting will be sent once registration is complete.

Fee: €190

CPE Hours: This course qualifies for 6 hours of Structured CPE which can be classified as Professional Competency. A certificate of attendance will be provided at the end of the session.

Trainer:

Samuel Fenech, Senior Manager, Deal Advisory Services, KPMG in Malta

Samuel is a Senior Manager at KPMG forming part of the firm’s dynamic Deal Advisory team which is regularly called up upon for its extensive knowledge and experience in valuation of assets, real estate and financial instruments, all of which require extensive knowledge of MS Excel. He has amassed significant experience in working with MS Excel through his participation on various engagements including the performance of financial modelling engagements, valuations covering equity interests, real estate, financial instruments, impairment assessments and buy-side due diligence engagements. He obtained a Bachelor of Commerce and a Masters degree in Accountancy from the University of Malta. He is also a member of the Malta Institute for Accountants.

For every three courses booked from our KPMG Learning Suites, attendees receive a discount voucher of 40% to be redeemed on their next course purchased from any Learning Suite!