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.

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 ...
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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 ...
AccountingWEB

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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Use Copilot in Excel says Microsoft, just not for anything important

You can now use Microsoft’s AI tool Copilot in Microsoft Excel if you’re a Microsoft 365 subscriber and are enrolled in the Beta Channel for releases. The company launched the functionality in the app ...
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Excel + AI: Microsoft brings new ‘COPILOT’ function directly into spreadsheet cells

Microsoft Excel’s new COPILOT function lets users generate, summarize, and analyze data directly in spreadsheet cells using plain-language prompts. (Microsoft Image) Microsoft is building generative ...
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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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Top Excel Formulas to Learn Today: Boost Your Spreadsheet Skills

Mastering top Excel formulas saves hours of manual work and boosts efficiency. Learning Excel formulas and functions is crucial for data analysis across industries. Even beginners can pick up ...
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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 ...