Excel

New Excel Formulas: Dynamic Arrays and More!

LevelBasic CPE Credits2 Field of StudySpecialized Knowledge

📋 Overview

This course introduces accounting and business professionals to the newest Excel functions reshaping daily reporting and analysis workflows. Participants learn how dynamic arrays, modern lookup functions, and improved formula structures reduce manual effort and make data processes more reliable. With many organizations moving toward faster, cleaner reporting cycles, these tools help teams streamline tasks that once required complex workarounds or time‑consuming maintenance. The session demonstrates how updated Excel capabilities support more consistent data quality, improve business analytics, and simplify workbook design. Attendees gain practical insights into how newer formulas enhance productivity across consulting, operations, and general business reporting. The course equips professionals to apply these advancements immediately within their existing workbooks, helping them elevate reporting efficiency and reduce dependency on outdated methods.

👥 Who Should Attend

This course serves business professionals seeking improved efficiency with modern Excel tools.

Prerequisites

None

Advanced Prep

None

🎯 Learning Objectives

Explain how dynamic arrays reshape data handling for everyday business workflows.
Apply XLOOKUP and modern functions to simplify routine reporting activities.
Demonstrate FILTER and SORT functions to automate key analytical tasks.
Analyze spill errors and related issues to improve workbook reliability.
Implement LET and LAMBDA structures to streamline formula design processes.

🚀 What You'll Walk Away With

You'll replace fragile VLOOKUPs with smarter, more reliable search functions.
You'll build reports that update automatically when new data arrives.
You'll create cleaner workbooks by using names instead of repetitive calculations.
You'll fix spill errors quickly to keep your data flowing correctly.
You'll automate your analysis using built-in sorting and filtering logic.

📚 Major Topics

Dynamic arrays for streamlined business reporting
Modern lookup and filtering functions for analysis
Structured tables with advanced formula workflows

🏷️ Topics

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❓ Questions

What is the difficulty level for this session?

This is a basic level course. We start with the core concepts of dynamic arrays and build up to more advanced formula structures like LET and LAMBDA.

Do I need to be an expert in data science to follow along?

Not at all. This course is designed for general business and accounting professionals who use Excel for their daily reporting and analysis.

Is there anything I need to do before we start?

No advanced preparation or specific prerequisites are required. You can jump right in as long as you have a working knowledge of basic Excel.

Will this help me if I work in a consulting role?

Yes. The course specifically highlights how these new capabilities improve productivity and reporting efficiency for consultants and operations teams.

Does this course cover how to fix errors in my spreadsheets?

We specifically look at how to analyze and resolve spill errors. This helps you ensure your workbooks remain reliable as you implement newer formula designs.

✍️ A Note from the Author

I remember the frustration of spending hours building workarounds for simple data tasks because Excel just didn't have the right tools yet. I wrote this course because those days are over and you shouldn't have to struggle with broken lookups or manual sorting anymore. My goal is to show you how these new functions can actually make your work day feel a lot lighter.

🎤 About the author

Stephen is a certified public accountant, the CEO and partner of Devmatics, LLC, a continuing education instructor for financial professionals, a professional speaker at live events, and a licensed pyrotechnician. While his interests and skills are varied, they all share a common thread—his love for and skill in finding technology-based solutions. Whether it’s teaching in the classroom, consulting clients in a boardroom, or shooting a fireworks display, Steve brings passion, hard work, value—and above all else—technological expertise to each of his clients. With an open, honest approach, he creates a unique strategy for each client specifically designed to benefit their needs and streamline their operations in order to create efficiency and maximize their financial potential.

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