Accelerate Excel Blog
Best Practices for Data Modeling in Financial Due Diligence
A well-structured databook is crucial in financial due diligence, as it forms the foundation for preparing accurate numbers before drafting the report, ensuring efficiency and minimizing errors throughout the process.
This post covers key best practices for structuring a databook, drawing from the experiences of advisors in the field.
Convert PivotTables to Values, SUMIFS, GETPIVOTDATA or Cube Functions Automatically in Excel
PivotTables are fantastic for quick data summaries, but sometimes they don’t play nice when you need specific formatting or custom formulas. In those cases, converting PivotTables into standard Excel cells is often the best move.
Let’s dive into how Accelerate Excel makes that conversion process almost effortless.
Trace Precedents & Trace Dependents in Excel
Excel’s Trace Precedents and Trace Dependents tools help visualize cell relationships, but they have limitations in complex models. Discover how Accelerate Excel enhances tracing capabilities, making it easier to audit and understand intricate data flows in financial models.
Excel PivotTables for Consultants and Financial Advisors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Simplify Data Analysis
PivotTables are one of Microsoft Excel's most universal and powerful features. They are great for summarizing data from extensive tables, allowing you to filter through large datasets to find the most relevant insights.
Easily Trace and Navigate an Excel Formula’s Precedent Cells
Free tool that provides a taskpane to trace and navigate an Excel formula’s precedent ranges in a tree view.
20 Excel Tips Only the Pros Know – Do You?
Here are some tips and tricks we've picked up over the years that have significantly improved our workflow. Chances are, you'll find at least one or two that can save you time, so take a quick look!
Key Excel Functions in TAS, FDD and M&A / Deal Advisory
Excel’s CUBE formulas might be one of the most underappreciated yet powerful Excel formulas. They offer capabilities that extend far beyond what SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, and lookups can do, and they are surprisingly easy to master. Discover their advantages, learn how they work, and get a quick tutorial to start using them!
Excel in M&A Transaction Advisory Services / Deal Advisory
Navigating mergers and acquisitions demands financial skill, strategy, and precision. Microsoft Excel remains essential in M&A Transaction Advisory Services due to its versatility and reliability. This article explores why Excel is still the top choice in deal advisory and how mastering it can give you an edge in financial consulting.
Essential Excel Keyboard Shortcuts for M&A Deal Advisory
Excel is essential in M&A, Deal Advisory and TAS work. Whether it's FDD, financial modeling or valuations, mastering keyboard shortcuts is crucial. Without them, you'll waste time and fall behind the competition.
Excel CUBE Formulas: A Must-Know for Data-Heavy Consulting Projects
Excel CUBE formulas might be one of the most underappreciated yet powerful Excel formulas. They offer capabilities that extend far beyond what SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, and lookups can do, and they are surprisingly easy to master. Discover their advantages, learn how they work, and get a quick tutorial to start using them!