Table of content
1. Quick Introduction1.1 Overview of Excel’s Importance
1.2 Navigating the Excel Interface
1.3 Setting the Stage for Efficient Excel Use
2. Useful Tools2.1 Essential Excel Tools and Features
2.2 Keyboard Shortcuts for Increased Productivity
2.3 Customizing Excel for Your Needs
3. Best Practices That Will Make a Difference3.1 Efficient Data Entry Techniques
3.2 Organizing and Naming Cells/Sheets
3.3 Ensuring Data Accuracy and Integrity
4. Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Functions4.1 Introduction to Basic Excel Functions
4.2 Intermediate-Level Functions for Data Manipulation
4.3 Advanced Functions for Complex Data Analysis
5. Financial Function in Excel5.1 Overview of Financial Functions
5.2 Applying Financial Functions in Business Scenarios
5.3 Solving Financial Problems with Excel
6. Practical Exercise “Build a P&L From Scratch”6.1 Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Profit and Loss Statement
6.2 Analyzing and Interpreting P&L Data
6.3 Troubleshooting Common P&L Issues
7. Building Professional Charts in Excel7.1 Creating Clear and Impactful Charts
7.2 Choosing the Right Chart Type for Your Data
7.3 Enhancing Charts for Presentation
8. Creating Professional Charts in Excel8.1 Advanced Charting Techniques
8.2 Adding Trendlines and Annotations
8.3 Customizing Charts for Professional Reports
9. Working in Pivot Tables in Excel9.1 Introduction to Pivot Tables
9.2 Building Pivot Tables for Data Analysis
9.3 Using Filters and Sorting in Pivot Tables
10. Pivot Tables & Slicer – World-Class Financial Reporting10.1 Integrating Slicers for User-Friendly Reporting
10.2 Advanced Techniques for Financial Reporting
10.3 Automating Reporting with Pivot Tables and Slicers
11. Building a Complete 3-statement Model11.1 Understanding the Components of a 3-Statement Model
11.2 Building Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement
11.3 Validating and Auditing the 3-Statement Model
12. Let’s Build a Flexible Model with Multiple Scenarios12.1 Introduction to Scenario Analysis
12.2 Creating a Flexible Model to Handle Multiple Scenarios
12.3 Interpreting Results and Making Informed Decisions
13. Completing the 3-Statement Model13.1 Finalizing and Presenting the Comprehensive Model
13.2 Addressing Common Challenges in Model Completion
13.3 Tips for Model Maintenance and Updates
14. Business Analysis in Excel14.1 Leveraging Excel for Comprehensive Business Analysis
14.2 Applying Analytical Techniques to Solve Business Problems
14.3 Reporting and Communicating Results Effectively