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How to simplify complex Excel formulas for better auditing

Tables, named ranges, line breaks, modern functions, and helper columns make Excel formulas easier to read, audit, and fix.
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The Excel shortcut that speeds up data entry (Ctrl+Enter)

By combining To Go Special with Ctrl+Enter, you can fill thousands of empty cells with the correct data in seconds. First, ...
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How CPAs can use exponential smoothing in Excel for better forecasts

FORECAST.ETS applies an exponential triple smoothing (ETS) algorithm to create forecasts that can include trend and seasonal ...
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Finite Difference Approximations of Derivatives

First-order derivatives: n additional function calls are needed. Second-order derivatives based on gradient calls, when the "grd" module is specified (Dennis and Schnabel 1983): n additional gradient ...
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10 Day Trading Tips for Beginners Getting Started

Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated history of working in both institutional and retail environments, from broker-dealers to ...