Introduction to Data Analytics with Excel Power Query
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$45.00 Regular Price
Product Code: AI23-BLI-ITDAWE
Level: Basic
Vendor: AICPA CPE Division
Field of Study: Information Technology
Overview:
In the accounting profession, dealing with data is life. Doing it efficiently and effectively are skill differentiators. Power Query, part of Microsoft Power BI suite, is indispensable for extracting, transforming and loading data (the "ETL"; of the commonly referred to ETLR). In this session, we will explore the basics of the Power Query add-in - extracting, transforming and preparing data for analysis.
Objectives:
Learning Outcomes
- Import and transform basic data into Excel using Power Query
- Understand and apply the data load capabilities of loading into Excel versus loading into the "data model", and why it matters
- Identify the basics of extracting and transforming data
Major Topics:
Key Topics
- Deep dive into Power Query (Excel 2016 Get & Transform)
- Explore the basics of extracting and transforming data, which is the first necessary step to data analysis and reporting
- Top 6 features most important to accountants (data source flexibility, appending queries, unpivot, etc.)
- Exploration of real Power Query use cases, many of which accountants could implement immediately
- A summary of top resources and experts to get you started on the journey of learning Power Query
- Excel workbooks will be made available for all participants to use at their leisure and further explore the topics discussed
Designed For:
Who Will Benefit
- Any business professional responsible for managing and working with data.