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K2's Excel Tips & Tools for Better Budgets


Total Credits: 2 including 2 Computer Software & Applications - Non-technical

Average Rating:
   46
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Industry
Faculty:
Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
2 Hours
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Description

Excel is the de facto budgeting and forecasting tool for most professionals, yet many don't leverage its numerous built-in tools. Learn Excel features such as FORECAST, FORECAST.ETS, TREND, Forecast Sheets, XNPV, and XIRR. Additionally, techniques to manage what-if analysis using Scenario Manager, Solver, and the value of performing Monte Carlo simulations. If you use Excel for budgeting and forecasting, you can't afford to miss this session.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • List key budgeting and forecasting-centric features in Excel
  • Differentiate between Excel's capital budgeting functions
  • Utilize Scenario Manager to manage different sets of budget assumptions
  • Solve complex, multi-variable equations with Excel's Solver add-in
  • Create Monte Carlo simulations to model risk in budgets and forecasts

Major Subjects
  • Budgeting and forecasting-centric features in Excel
  • Excel’s capital budgeting functions
  • Using tools such as Scenario Manager, Solver, and Forecast Sheets to solve common budgeting problems

Course Materials

Faculty

Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA's Profile

Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA Related Seminars and Products

Shareholder

K2 Enterprises


Tommy Stephens received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree (Major in Accounting) from Auburn University in 1985. In 1992, he earned a Master of Science degree (Major in Finance) from Georgia State University in Atlanta. Presently, Tommy is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Information Technology Professional, and a Chartered Global Management Accountant.

During his professional career, Tommy has gained valuable experience in a variety of positions, including:

  • Working as an auditor and technology consultant for an Atlanta-based public accounting firm;
  • Leading an Internal Audit staff and managing a Cost Accounting team for a Fortune 500 company;
  • Serving as a Chief Financial Officer for an international engineering organization; and
  • Founding and managing his public accounting firm that provides accounting, tax, and consulting services to individuals and a variety of small and emerging businesses.

In 1995, Tommy began authoring and presenting continuing professional education courses to accounting and finance professionals. In 2003, he affiliated with K2 Enterprises, and in 2007, he joined the firm as a partner. To date, he has lectured internationally on subjects such as internal controls for small businesses, technology strategies, computer hardware and software applications, tax strategies and compliance, and financial accounting standards and applications. Over the past twenty-five years, Tommy has presented over 2,700 educational sessions to over 70,000 participants throughout the United States and Canada.

Presently, Tommy resides in Woodstock, Georgia, where he enjoys an active personal life with his wife. His hobbies include snow skiing, fishing, running, and other outdoor activities. Tommy maintains professional memberships with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants. Additionally, he is a past member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.


Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Original Recording Date 2021
Date Added to Catalog 6/28/2021
Prerequisites

Fundamental knowledge of computer operations and Microsoft Office Excel


Advanced Preparation None
Designed For Accounting, financial, and other business professionals who want to learn how to use many of the budgeting and forecasting-centric features found in Excel 2016 and newer
Course Developer K2 Enterprises
Yellow Book No

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Overall:      4.7

Total Reviews: 46

Comments

Jared B

"This may be the best, most efficient, and practically valuable CPE I've taken in 17 years of taking CPE. Providing all of these workbooks, and then going through how to use these tools in a simple way, was just invaluable. Wow."

Geraldine T - Lennon, Michigan

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Neil D - Pensacola, Florida

"Very interesting presentation!"

Chad G

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Edward C - WESTERN SPRINGS, Illinois

"Great info..look forward to using these functions. Good speaker"