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February 16, 2021

4 tips for launching a new initiative virtually

This article offers tips for forming, testing, and launching a new endeavor under remote-working circumstances.

February 9, 2021

Various ways to display formulas in Excel

There are a number of different ways that you can display formulas in Excel. This can be useful when investigating why a certain formula isn’t working correctly or when grading your students’ worksheets to ensure they are using formulas correctly.

February 9, 2021

What faculty should know about Alteryx

Don’t be afraid of teaching this easy-to-learn data analysis software.

February 1, 2021

Zoom vs. Teams vs. Google Meet: Which is right for you?

Most of the time, you simply click the link given to you and never think twice. But for those of us who have to host meetings, which platform is best? Let’s take a look at each.

February 1, 2021

Discover more about your data with Ideas

Excel Ideas will analyze your dataset and give you recommendations, or ideas, for charts, PivotTables, and PivotCharts that work with your
dataset.

February 1, 2021

Searching within Excel comments

You can search for text that is contained within comments, hidden or unhidden, of an Excel spreadsheet.

February 1, 2021

A better way to save

You can specify a default location to save your Excel workbooks. You can also “pin” other locations so that they are quickly accessible every time you save.

January 14, 2021

Individual CPAs can apply for .cpa web domain Friday

Licensed CPAs can apply for individual .cpa domains beginning Jan. 15, the AICPA announced. Thousands of firms and approved organizations applied for the top-level domain during their application window, which was open from Sept. 1.

January 12, 2021

Spend less time on repetitive tasks with Excel macros

Make mundane tasks easier by harnessing the power of automation.

January 1, 2021

3 tips for remote collaboration with OneDrive, Teams

Let’s take a look at three tips that could help you eliminate the problems associated with emailing copies of files for revisions.

January 1, 2021

Email inbox out of control? Establish rules

Outlook rules will help you ignore the clutter and respond faster to the things that really matter.

January 1, 2021

Create your own Excel template

You can make templates in Excel for all sorts of preferred “defaults.”

December 22, 2020

AICPA white paper tackles blockchain and SOC for Service Organization reports

The AICPA has published a white paper designed to help practitioners perform SOC for Service Organization reports on companies that use blockchain to deliver services to customers.

December 8, 2020

Use VLOOKUP to help manage your gradebook

VLOOKUP is a formula that allows you to “look up” certain data and retrieve it into another table, by row. This function can be especially useful when you have a well-structured table with information organized by rows (such as a gradebook)!

December 8, 2020

9 tips for teaching data analytics

Four professors offer insight and advice on this challenging subject.

December 2, 2020

New report highlights digital transformation during COVID-19 and beyond

Get some insights on how CPAs and finance professionals are using technology solutions to change their businesses in the era of COVID-19. A new report will guide a long-term, strategic approach to drive digital success, manage risk and streamline costs.

December 1, 2020