SUMIF, SUMIFS, AVERAGEIFS, and COUNTIFS are commonly used accounting functions in Microsoft Excel. These formulas are used to calculate cell values based on the criteria you have described or ...

As someone deeply involved in the world of finance and accounting, I heavily rely on the power and versatility of Microsoft Excel. It’s not just about spreadsheets and endless numbers; it’s about ...

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Whether you do in-house accounting or just want to keep track of a few expenses, having access to spreadsheet software on your company's smartphones can be essential. While Excel is the industry ...

Professionals wanting to branch into financial planning and analysis had better make sure their spreadsheet skills are up to snuff, because a recent study found that more than three-quarters of all ...

Excel skills are an essential part of the accounting curriculum, but they’re not always the easiest topic to teach. For one thing, given the dense content of accounting courses, it can be difficult to ...

It’s been fashionable of late to consider, if not accept as fact, the idea that Microsoft Excel, the trusty workhorse of accountants globally, is becoming outdated. But before you add spreadsheets to ...

Project management includes planning and tracking budgets and schedules. Small business owners cannot submit proposals for work if they cannot show the potential client the labor costs over the ...

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Generally speaking, smaller firms need to add value-added advisory capabilities and do a good job of communicating their expertise to targeted audiences. Doing so will enable them to remain ...

The love of it may be the root of all evil, but you can’t live without it: money. A good accountant can help you manage money, from your own personal stack to your business funds. Can AI help? While ...