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 ...

For many businesses, tracking financial performance is essential, but not every company opts for expensive accounting software to do so. Instead, a significant number rely on Microsoft Excel to ...

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 ...

Microsoft Excel was first released in 1987 and — despite popular competitors such as Google Sheets — is still used by millions of businesses throughout the world. Described as the “world’s most ...

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 ...

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 ...