Streamlined Excel Reporting Series Session 2: Working with PivotTables

Accounting and finance professionals can gain Excel PivotTable skills to boost organizing and analyzing data capabilities.

8/6/2025 10:00am - 12:00pm  |  Online  |  AICPA

Members: $125.00, Non-members: $149.00

CPE Categories: Specialized Knowledge & Applications (2 CPE)


Description

Unlock the full potential of your data with PivotTables

PivotTables are a versatile and transformative tool for organizing and analyzing data. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to make the most of PivotTables so that you can:

- Customize PivotTable options

- Execute advanced calculations

- Create insightful reports

Moving beyond formula-based reports

By delving into more advanced techniques for using PivotTables, you’ll learn how to replace formula-based reports by:

- Incorporating multiple fields into the Values area

- Performing custom calculations using calculated fields and items

- Setting up PivotTable options to create sophisticated reports

*Session 2 is one of four individual sessions. Each session builds on the previous one, so consider watching [Streamlined Excel Reporting Series Session 3: PivotTable Displays and Alternatives](Need new URL due to Title change) to tackle real-world issues and create powerful workbooks.*

Target Audience

All accounting and finance professionals

Course Objectives

- use PivotTable to organize reports with options, layout, and design formats.

- Identify options of PivotTable Multiple value fields.

- distinguish optimal use of Calculated fields and Calculated items.

Subjects

- report type comparison

- Customizing PivotTable options

- Format and design options

- Calculated fields and items

- Multiple value fields

Prerequisites

Familiarity with Excel tables and formula-based reporting concepts