Course Information
IF, COUNTIF, SUMIF and MORE
Course Description
Auditors and Accountant use logical functions every day. Functions like IF, COUNTIF, SUMIF, AND, OR, and other functions are valuable tools for comparing and analyzing data. You will learn how to use these functions and how to properly create a complex nested function.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will have the skills necessary to recognize required and optional parts of formulas and use the Insert Function button. They will also be introduced to functions like IF, SUMIF and others that will assist them in working with audit and accounting data.
USING THE IF FUNTION
• Reviewing Basic and Comparison Operators
• Explain the Parts of a Function
• Ways to Locate and Insert Functions
• Using the IF and IFS Functions
• Work with Relative and Absolute References in IF Statements
• Nest IF statements
• Using AND and OR conditions
COUNTIF, TRIM AND SUMIF
• Using the COUNTIF Function
• How to TRIM data
• Using Paste Special
• More on COUNTIF
• Working with SUMIF
BONUS MATERIAL
• Protecting Your Formulas
• Keystroke Shortcuts
Instructors
Darla Cloud has been teaching computer classes for over 27 years. She has earned the various Microsoft Office certifications acknowledging her expertise in Microsoft products. Darla is also a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Technical Trainer. In addition to Darla’s years of teaching, she has over seven years of accounting experience. Darla’s accounting experience and love of teaching help make her an excellent trainer. She has spent years learning tips, tricks and shortcuts that she will pass on during her classes.
Additional Information
TAC Rule 523.142(g) requires the CPE Sponsor to monitor individual attendance and assign the correct number of CPE credits. Participants will be asked to document their time of arrival and departure in compliance with this Rule. Additionally, attendance will be monitored throughout the day and CPE certificates will reflect actual attendance of each participant.
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