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LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Online

Workshop

Module Offerings

5503AFYPC-JAN-PAR

Aims

1. To equip students with the technical skills to be able to accurately perform data modelling using Microsoft Excel 2. To facilitate the development of analytical skills

Learning Outcomes

1.
Create and analyse data models using Microsoft Excel.
2.
Effectively use a selection of advanced Microsoft Excel tools.
3.
Analyse and evaluate the results of the data models and make recommendations.
4.
Effectively communicate the results of the evaluation and recommendations to finance and non-finance managers.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Basic Microsoft Excel functions including but not exclusively; data entry, formatting, charts and graphs and formulae. Advanced Microsoft Excel functions including but not exclusively; conditional formatting, pivot tables, input tables, what ifs. Use of Microsoft Excel for accounting purposes, for example, statistical analysis, calculating variances, sorting and filtering data, discount rates, comparison of interest rates, accounting ratios. An understanding of accounting systems.
Module Overview:
1. To equip students with the technical skills to be able to accurately perform data modelling using Microsoft Excel 2. To facilitate the development of analytical skills This is a practically focused module developed in consultation with employers highlighting the skills necessary for accounting and finance students.
Additional Information:This is a practically focused module developed in consultation with employers highlighting the skills necessary for accounting and finance students.

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