{"product_id":"winter-excel-conference-26e0947","title":"Winter Excel Conference (Dec 14)","description":"\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvent Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcel is an indispensable tool for accounting and financial professionals, yet many still aren't using it to its full potential. That?s where the Winter Excel Conference comes in.  \r\nJoin this exclusive, one-day virtual seminar designed to elevate your Excel skills and transform how you work. Catering specifically to accountants, CPAs, and financial professionals, this dynamic conference will teach you to leverage Excel?s powerful features and adopt best practices that maximize efficiency, improve security, and boost productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvent Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mon, 12\/14\/26\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e America\/Chicago\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal CPD Credits:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Conference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virtual Event - Live Hero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaily Schedule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDay 1 - 2026-12-14\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"session\"\u003e\n    \u003ch5\u003eMicrosoft 365 Mastery: When Everything Works Together\u003c\/h5\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 09:30 AM - 11:10 AM\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCPD Credits:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField of Study:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specialized Knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMost accounting professionals utilize only a fraction of the power available within their Microsoft 365 subscription, often treating Word, Excel, and Outlook as isolated islands. This session moves beyond basic app usage to focus on the ?unified ecosystem? advantage?the seamless integration of data, security, and user provisioning that allows a firm to operate as a single, cohesive unit. We will address the common frustration of ?app overload? by demonstrating how Microsoft 365 serves as a turnkey solution that replaces disconnected tools with integrated workflows that simply work together.\r\n\r\nParticipants will explore the strategic shift from traditional file servers to a cloud-centric environment where data is accessible anywhere, at any time, on any device. We will dive into high-impact collaboration techniques, including real-time co-authoring across Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and the automation of data sharing between Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint. You will walk away with key insights and practical ideas that can be immediately translated into actionable plans to reduce friction and improve efficiency within your practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"session\"\u003e\n    \u003ch5\u003eK2?s Dynamic Arrays In Excel\u003c\/h5\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11:20 AM - 01:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCPD Credits:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField of Study:\u003c\/strong\u003e Computer Software and Applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDynamic arrays can be a tremendous time-saver in Excel, but most business professionals remain unaware of what should be a commonly used tool. With dynamic arrays you can reduce the time you spend creating and updating formulas and improve your accuracy at the same time. You can also take advantage of some innovative features associated with dynamic arrays to automate many calculations and data entry tasks. If you?ve yet to discover dynamic arrays, make plans to participate in this session to learn how you can take advantage of this terrific feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"session\"\u003e\n    \u003ch5\u003eData and Statistical Analytics Using Microsoft Excel\u003c\/h5\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 01:30 PM - 03:10 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCPD Credits:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField of Study:\u003c\/strong\u003e Information Technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe role of the financial professional has shifted from reporting on the past to predicting the future, yet many practitioners still rely on manual, static workflows that fail to capture the full story within their data. This course bridges the gap between traditional accounting and modern data science by utilizing Excel?s most powerful analytical engines to turn raw numbers into defensible business intelligence. We will move beyond simple averages, exploring how to use the Analysis ToolPak for deep statistical dives and leveraging Dynamic Arrays to build fluid, auto-updating models that respond to changing business conditions in real time.\r\n\r\nParticipants will explore a modern analytics workflow that balances classic statistical rigor with cutting-edge efficiency. We will examine how to implement regression analysis for more accurate budgeting, utilize advanced forecasting functions to anticipate market shifts, and even leverage AI-assisted insights to find hidden patterns in sprawling datasets. By the end of this session, you will be able to distinguish between mere ?data entry? and ?data discovery,? providing your firm or organization with the high-level analysis required to navigate an increasingly complex economic landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"session\"\u003e\n    \u003ch5\u003eElevating Excel Productivity With Microsoft Copilot\u003c\/h5\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 03:20 PM - 05:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCPD Credits:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField of Study:\u003c\/strong\u003e Computer Software and Applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMany professionals already use Copilot to generate text and summarize meetings, among other activities. But few use Copilot to improve their productivity with Excel. In fact, Copilot can help even advanced Excel users to become more efficient, effective, and productive when working with Microsoft?s ubiquitous spreadsheet application.\r\n\r\nIn this session, you will learn how you can use Copilot to elevate your Excel game by in many areas, including data preparation and cleaning, creating formulas, analyzing data, writing scripts, and creating effective visualizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructor(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"instructor\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003eTommy Stephens\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partner\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompany:\u003c\/strong\u003e K2 Enterprises\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodstock, GA\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTommy Stephens received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree (Major in Accounting) from Auburn University in 1985. In 1992, he earned a Master of Science degree (Major in Finance) from Georgia State University in Atlanta. Presently, Tommy is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Information Technology Professional, and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. In 1995, Tommy began authoring and presenting continuing professional education courses to accounting and finance professionals. In 2003, he affiliated with K2 Enterprises, and in 2007, he joined the firm as a partner. To date, he has lectured internationally on subjects such as internal controls for small businesses, technology strategies, computer hardware and software applications, tax strategies and compliance, and financial accounting standards and applications. Over the past twenty-five years, Tommy has presented over 2,700 educational sessions to over 70,000 participants throughout the United States and Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"instructor\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003eLawrence A. \"Mac\" McClelland\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speaker \u0026amp; Author\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompany:\u003c\/strong\u003e K2 Enterprises\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carriere, MS\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMac McClelland, an attorney and accounting professional, is an associate of K2 Enterprises of Hammond, Louisiana, and Network Management Group of Hutchinson, Kansas.\r\n\r\nMac was formerly the director of the Centre for Financial Studies at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand, where he lived and worked for seven years from 1990 to 1997. He was also a member of the faculty of the Advanced Business Programme, ranked in the top 100 MBA programs in the world by The Economist, specializing in business strategy and strategic management accounting.\r\n\r\nHe gained his practical experience in information systems with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and has an established practice in business and technology consulting. Mac has taught hundreds of continuing professional education seminars to accountants and business managers in the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and Southeast Asia. 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