Ordinary annuity vs. annuity due: The small difference that affects its value

This seemingly small difference in timing can impact the future value of an annuity because of the time value of money. Money received earlier allows it more time to earn interest, potentially leading ...

'It's nerve-wracking': What it's like to compete on the world stage — in Excel

Live commentators, theme music, and the world's best spreadsheeters duking it out on stage. Welcome to the world of Microsoft Excel esports.

Gemini now explains why your Sheets formula failed

Gemini’s response included a brief description of the “6371” number, which is the Earth’s radius in kilometers. For miles, I ...

How to Calculate IRR With Initial Outlay and Single Cash Flow

Suppose you have the opportunity to invest in a project that will require a $100 investment today and pay out a single cash flow of $250 in year ...
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Using SUMIFS in Microsoft Excel

The SUMIFS function works in a similar way with text as with numbers, but there are two key differences. First, text in Excel ...

7 Practical Tips for Excel SUMIF Function: Essential for Data Analysis, Easily Master Conditional Summation

Excel, as an indispensable tool in the field of data analysis, greatly enhances data processing efficiency with its powerful function capabilities. Today, we will delve into SUMIF function's 7 typical ...
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I use Excel's FILTER function for everything now—here's why

FILTER works well with other Excel functions like SORT and UNIQUE to create powerful data management combinations. You can ...
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Ogilvie confident MTD IT will go live in April

Covering the why to the what to the when, HMRC’s Making Tax Digital programme director Craig Ogilvie cut a convincing figure when he was grilled ...
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Excel's new Copilot function turns your prompts into formulas - how to try it

A new COPILOT function in Excel lets you use AI in a formula. The new skill is now available to Microsoft 365 insiders. Reduces some of the complexity involved in creating formulas. Get more in-depth ...
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Excel’s new Copilot function transforms data handling with AI’s natural language processing

Copilot is on the way to Microsoft Excel. Or rather, more Copilot is being packed into the popular spreadsheet program. A new COPILOT function is rolling out now to users in the Beta Channel and ...
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Excel Formulas and Functions to Skyrocket Your Spreadsheet Productivity

Have you ever found yourself staring at a sprawling Excel spreadsheet, overwhelmed by rows and columns of data that seem impossible to manage? You’re not alone. Despite its reputation as a workplace ...
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3 ways to use ChatGPT-4o with Excel

Q. You released an article about using ChatGPT-4o in September 2024. Could you show us more ideas about how to use ChatGPT-4o with Excel? A. In today’s fast-paced accounting world, being efficient and ...