Everything you need to know about using Excel for finance and accounting functions.
KEY FEATURES
● Learn how to create financial models in Excel.
● Explore ways to use Excel functions and formulas for financial calculations.
● Implement advanced Excel techniques for finance and accounting tasks.
DESCRIPTION
Excel is a widely-used tool in finance and accounting, and this book provides a comprehensive guide on how to utilize it for maximum efficiency.
The book covers basic to advanced Excel functions such as data manipulation, financial modeling, and scenario analysis. It also offers practical tips on how to create professional-looking reports, charts, and tables, which are essential in presenting financial data to stakeholders. With Excel's ever-evolving features and functions, it can be challenging for professionals to keep up with its latest updates. This book keeps you updated with the latest Excel features and offers practical examples of how to apply them in finance and accounting. Additionally, it offers tips on how to use Excel to automate repetitive tasks, freeing up more time for strategic analysis and decision-making.
With this book, you can learn to leverage Excel to its full potential and gain a competitive advantage in your roles.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
● Learn how to effectively manage financial data in Excel.
● Discover different techniques for preparing financial statements.
● Learn how to perform budget analysis in Excel.
● Learn how to create a forecast in Excel.
● Build dynamic dashboards and reports for financial data.
WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR
For individuals working in finance and accounting positions, whether at an entry-level or in senior management, this book is a must-have. It will enable professionals to enhance their productivity, precision, and effectiveness, resulting in significant savings of time and resources.
Author(s): Suraj Kumar Lohani
Publisher: BPB Publications
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 181
Chapter 1: Getting Started with Advance Excel - Excel for Finance and Accounting starts with an introduction to Excel and its advanced features and functions. This chapter is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of Excel and its usage in Accounting and Finance.
Chapter 2: Preparing Financial Statements Smartly- Focuses on preparing Financial Statements smartly. This chapter covers the basics of financial statements, including types of financial statements, structure, and components. Additionally, readers will learn about equity and private equity.
Chapter 3: Calculating and Projecting Various Financial Ratios- Delves into financial ratio analysis. The chapter covers the importance of financial ratios in identifying the financial health of a business. It includes an introduction to financial ratios and their types.
Chapter 4: Modeling Working Capital- Teaches readers about Working Capital Management. The chapter covers how to manage working capital efficiently and the consequences of mismanagement.
Chapter 5: Preparing Business Valuation Modeling- Dedicated to Business Valuation Modelling. The chapter teaches readers how to evaluate a business using different scenarios.
Chapter 6: Financial Modeling and Cash Flow Modeling- Covers Financial Modelling and Cash Flow Modelling. The chapter teaches readers different types of financial modelling and the step-by-step calculation of financial modelling and cash flow statements in Excel.
Chapter 7: Preparing Different Budgets With Analysis- Teaches readers how to prepare different budgets with analysis. This chapter covers operating and capital budgets in Excel.
Chapter 8: Capital Budgeting and Leverage Buyout Modeling- Focuses on Leverage Buyout Modelling and discounted cash flow. The chapter covers leverage and its meaning in Accounting and Finance.
Chapter 9: Dashboards With Excel- Concludes the book by teaching readers how to design business dashboards step-by-step.
