Geeky Gadgets

How to use Python in Excel spreadsheets for data analytics

The recent announcement from Microsoft that they have now integrated Python into it’s Excel spreadsheet software has opened up a wealth of new applications for data analytics, automation and number ...
Geeky Gadgets

How to use Excel TREND and FORECAST functions in data analysis

When you dive into Excel, you quickly realize the power it holds for data analysis and prediction. Two of the most potent tools at your disposal are the TREND and FORECAST functions. These functions ...
JournalofAccountancy

Using Excel’s What-If Analysis with Data Table for data analysis

Q. You explained Excel’s Scenario Manager in your November 2024 Tech Q&A article and Goal Seek in your December 2024 Tech Q&A article. Can you please explain the final What-If Analysis tool: Data ...
Accounting Today

Predictive analytics will transform accounting

Predictive analytics in financial forecasting analyzes past and present data to improve the accuracy of planning and budgeting. Historically, accountants have depended on manual spreadsheet analysis ...