Course Syllabus

  • 1-Day Advanced Excel for Financial Reporting (AER) - Free for BAR Participants

    The 1 day AER course is a prelude to the 3-day Business Analytics & Reporting (BAR) course, aimed to serve as a refresher for the advanced Excel function such as Hlookup, Vlookup, offset, Index, IF, etc.. This will provide in-depth knowledge of the workings of these functions, which is crucial in optimizing learning during the BAR course.

    The 1-day AER course is complimentary to participants who enroll for the full BAR programme.

    Participants who are interested to find out more about AER may click on "AER Home" for more details.



  • 3- Day Business Analytics & Reporting (BAR)

    This course is unique as it will show participants how to combine the various advanced tools and features of Excel to automate and solve monthly financial reporting, financial analysis, budgeting and investment appraisal tasks.

    At the end of the programme, the participants will be able to:
    • Design data empire to support all reporting requirements
    • Build sustainable excel-based reporting models
    • Develop interactive models for decision making
    • Conceptualise scenarios and what-if analysis for investment evaluation
    • Create visually stunning reports
    To try it out yourself, you may download the Demo File here.


Course Structure

DAY 1: Data Empire, Advanced Excel Functions, Product & Country Report Models

1.1
  • Revision of Advanced Excel Functions:
    • Lookup & Referencing functions : Hlookup/Vlookup, Indirect, Choose, Offset, Index
    • Logical functions : If, Iserror
    • Text functions : Left, Right, Mid, Concatenate
  • Placing Form Controls On A Worksheet
  • Create, define and delete Range Names
1.2
  • Company Case Study – A Real Company
  • Understand The Current Reporting And Analytic Needs Of Companies
  • Overcome The Constraints Faced By Accountants
1.3
  • Conceptual Framework
  • Reuseable Database Structure
  • Build Logical Process Block
  • Design Relevant Reporting Templates
1.4
  • Database Management
  • Database Components
  • Features Of Excel Databases
  • Database Design Rules
1.5
  • Manage Data From ERP System
  • Download Text Data From ERP System
  • Import Data From External ERP System Using Text Import Wizard
  • Easy Text Manipulation Using Various TEXT Functions
1.6
  • Design Master Control Sheet that Connects numerous reports
  • Automate Data-Updating Tasks
    • Create Meaningful Range Names And Unique Identifiers For Automation
  • Replacing "Hard-Wired" Formulas With "LIVE" Formulas
  • Flexible Cell Referencing For Optimal Speed In Updating Tasks
1.7
  • Easy Data Navigation Using Ready Tools
  • Smart Combination Of Excel Referencing Functions
1.8
  • Managing Erroneous Functions Results
  • Auto Detect And Prevention Of Errors In Commonly Used Formulas
  • Decision-Making Functions
  • Create Nested Functions
Product and Country Sales Reporting Models
1.9
  • Common Problems Faced By The Reporting Team
  • Reports Requirements Of Management And Board
1.10
  • Data Empire For Reporting
  • Construct Data Tables And Its Range Names
  • Setup Logic Block For Processed Data
1.11
  • An Interactive Product Report
  • Consolidate Data Into Useful Information In Logic Block
  • Sustainable Excel Model Through The Months Using Interactivity Tools
  • Dynamic Data Source For Interactive Charts
1.12
  • A Wide Focus Country Sales Report
  • Easy download and import of external data from the Web
  • Simplified Model Building Using Flexible Cell Linking Formulas
  • Incorporate Meaningful Self-Compute Variance Analysis
  • Powerful Visuals Representation Using Charts
DAY 2: Business Reporting Model and Investment Evaluation Model

Business Reporting Model
2.1
  • A Key Summary Business Report
  • Summarizing Key Results Useful For Management
  • Drill Down Capability To Detail Reports
  • Moving 12-Month Financial Dashboard Putting Key Results Into Perspective
2.2
  • Putting Them All Together
  • Useful Tools And Shapes To Create A User Friendly Main Menu
  • Special Buttons And Commands To Connect All The Reports
  • Bullet-Proof The Workbook Preparing For E-Reporting
2.3
  • Final Presentation and Individual Assignment Showcase
  • Using Excel As The More Interactive Presentation Tool
  • You Wouldn't Believe It's Excel : Tips And Tricks
Investment Evaluation Model
2.4
  • Case Study – A Real Company
  • Buy Or Lease Analysis
2.5
  • Using Standard Templates
  • Loan Amortization
  • Auditing Toolbars
  • Input Area
2.6
  • Process Area
  • Investment evaluation using DCF calculations
  • Option Box To Select Alternative Evaluation Methods
  • Interactive Decision Recommendations Based On DCF Results
2.7
  • Report Area
  • One-Variable Data Table To Display DCF Results On Varying Discount Factor
  • Break-Even Analysis Chart
2.8
  • Sensitivity Analysis
  • Using Goal Seek
  • Sensitivity "What If" Analysis Using Excel Two-Variable Data Table
2.9
  • Macro , VBA Editing
  • Bullet-Proofing Your Macros From Errors In Cell-Referencing Due To Changes In Spreadsheet Structure
DAY 3: Budgeting And Planning Cycle

3.1
  • Case Study – A Real Company
  • Design of Templates for input data
  • Protection of templates
  • Data validation of input data
3.2
  • Budgeting Process
  • Sales Budget
  • Cost of Sales Budget
  • Preparation of the Profit & Loss statement
3.3
  • Linked Profit & Loss, Cash Flow And Balance Sheet Statements
  • Interactive Formulas To Vary Credit Terms For AR And AP
  • Ensuring Integrity Of Balance Sheet With Built-In Balancing Check
3.4
  • Scenario Simulation Models
  • "What-If" Simulations Without Re-Writing Formulas
  • Implementing Spinners And Control Forms
  • Creative presentation of scenarios
  • Implementing Stepped Expenses In Budget
3.5
  • Financial Interpretation Of Budget Results - Providing Additional Value to Budget Analysis
    • Capital Restructuring
    • Asset Monetization
    • Re-Financing Options
    • Outsourcing Opportunities
3.6
  • Reinforce Techniques Learnt
  • Project Work
  • Briefing Of 3 Project Choices – Real Company Cases
  • Technical Assistance
    • 1-Hour Complimentary Technical Assistance Provided To Assist Implementing Of Newly Acquired Skills In The Workplace
 
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