Dates and location
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Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Description
Get started on data gathering!
This course focuses on getting data from different sources into Excel. Tools like Power Query (now known as "Get & Transform") can make transforming data from those sources quick and easy. Whether you are importing data or cleaning it, learn how to make it happen!
Key Topics:
- Various forms of data sources
- Accessing data sources
- Working with multiple tables/sources
- Importing data for analysis
- Introduction to Get & Transform (formerly Power Query)
This course is part of the Microsoft Power BI Bundle.
Please note, this course contains an assessment component which will only appear once the course has been viewed completely. Learners are permitted multiple attempts to complete the course assessment with a passing grade.
Key Takeaways
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Differentiate between proper and improper data structure.
- Select the best way to import data into Excel.
- Identify ways to use Get & Transform/Power Query to clean your data.
Who Will Benefit
Finance Professionals looking to learn how to get data from different sources into Excel and increase their knowledge of Microsoft Power BI.
Disclaimer
Most of CPA Ontario's 450+ on-demand courses are compatible with the mobile app. Unfortunately, this on demand course is not compatible. For the best learning experience, we suggest you use your computer.
How to Access the Course
To access your course, visit the CPA Ontario Blackboard site and sign in using the same username and password used for the Registration Portal.
Important: Course access begins on the date of purchase and remains available for the Access Time specified for the course under Dates and Location. Please review the access time before purchasing. Note that it may take up to 15 minutes after registration for the course to appear in Blackboard.
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Speaker(s)
Bryan Smith, CPA, CITP, CISA, serves as a trusted adviser to CPAs in public accounting, as well as business and industry, on all aspects of information technology. Bryan’s expertise includes in-depth knowledge of paperless work flow solutions, the impact of technology on internal controls, strategic IT infrastructure design and information security best practices. As a nationally recognized author and presenter on information technology issues impacting CPAs, Bryan is passionate about the opportunities for CPAs to benefit from safe and secure computing.