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Excel University Lesson 201: Hands-Free Reporting

Master formula-based reporting to automate your workflow and eliminate manual data updates.

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IntermediateUpdated Sep 22, 2026
Excel University Lesson 201: Hands-Free Reporting

What You'll Learn

check_circleApply keyboard shortcuts to increase formula writing speed
check_circleConstruct dynamic reports using the SUMIFS function
check_circleImplement VLOOKUP functions for accurate data retrieval
check_circleUtilize the remove duplicates feature to manage unique data lists
check_circleConfigure range lookups for fiscal and bonus calculations

About This Course

This course focuses on building efficient, formula-based reports that update automatically when new data is pasted into a workbook. It covers essential Excel features and functions, including conditional summing, data cleaning, and advanced lookup techniques. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of formula consistency and provides practical methods to replace manual copy-paste processes with dynamic, error-resistant reporting structures.

Topics Covered:

  • Keyboard shortcuts for formula efficiency
  • Conditional summing with SUMIFS
  • Data cleaning using remove duplicates
  • VLOOKUP function mechanics
  • Range lookup logic and boolean arguments
  • Dynamic report structure and error checking
  • Structured table references

Your Instructor

Jeff Lenning
Jeff Lenning

CPA and Microsoft Certified Trainer

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In his live CPE training sessions, Jeff Lenning CPA has shown thousands of CPAs and accounting professionals across the country how to use Excel to streamline their work and become more efficient. Several publications have featured his Excel articles, including the Journal of Accountancy and California CPA Magazine. After graduating from the University of Southern California, Jeff began his career in the audit practice at Arthur Andersen’s Orange County office. He was a senior financial analyst at Gateway computers and the accounting manager at Interpore Cross International. In 2000, he founded Click Consulting Inc., a technology-consulting firm that specializes in Excel training, consulting, development, and personal coaching. He is a past president of the CalCPA OCLB Chapter, the former chair of the California CPA State Technology Committee, co-chair of the California CPA OCLB Chapter Technology Committee, a board member of the California CPA OCLB Chapter, on the California Society of CPAs Council, and an instructor for the AICPA and the California CPA Education Foundation. A Microsoft Office Certified Excel Expert, he is a nationally recognized speaker and trainer. He was recently recognized with the California CPA Education Foundation's Award for Instructor Excellence.

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