Power BI - Introduction to MS Power BI Tools Webinar
Apr 1 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Online
2-Other CPE Credits
* This course is #1 in the Microsoft Power BI series of webinars. Click
button in Program Content section below to see suggested viewing order. * Excel
is a popular data analysis tool, yet most users have never learned the basics of
data analysis using Excel or the tools that Excel offers to help with data
analysis. Those that learned to analyze data using PivotTables, soon learned
there were many weaknesses in PivotTables that resulted in elaborate
calculations in order to perform simple tasks. In 2010, after much development
and little hype, Microsoft released Power Pivot, a new data analytic tool that
removed the weaknesses of PivotTables. This single product took Excel from a
low-end data analytic tool to one of the most sophisticated and comprehensive
tools. Since 2010, Microsoft has continued their development of end-user data
analytic tools. This entire suite of products is called Power BI. In this
session, we will provide an overview of the various Power BI tools and discuss
Microsoft's Power BI Strategy. We will begin by explaining the challenges faced
by many accountants when it comes to analyzing data in Excel. You will learn how
each Power BI tool reduces the challenges and improves your data analytic
skills. You will also gain a complete understanding of when to use which tool.
This session is an overview of the various Microsoft Power BI tools and should
be your first step in learning the complete set of Power BI tools. As an
overview, we will not be teaching the details of each tool but you will receive
a thorough understanding of what each tool can accomplish. This session is
presented using Excel 2019/Office 365. Regardless of the version you are using,
most concepts covered in this course apply to all versions of Excel. This event
may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to
answer your questions during the event.
Highlights
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:
The challenge of using Excel for Data Analysis
An overview of the various Power BI Tools
An overview of when and why to use each Power BI Tool
A tour of each tools interface
This course is #1 in the Microsoft Power BI series of webinars.
Registration
PICPA Member: $79 Nonmember: $104
More Information
Course No. CXOPBI201W2Level: Overview
Prerequisites:
None
Speaker(s)
Bryan Smith
Bryan L. Smith, CPA.CITP, CISA
Bryan is an author and top-rated presenter of numerous courses on technology
related topics for CPAs. He also serves as virtual CIO advisor for CPA firms and
professional service organizations. He focuses on helping firm leaders
understand the issues and opportunities associated with deploying information
technology to improve productivity and enhance client services and increase
profitability.
Professional Experience and Credentials
Past Chair, MACPA Information Technology Task Force
Master of Science in Information Assurance
Past Member, AICPA CITP Credential Committee
Past Treasurer of the Microsoft Project Users Group (Detroit Chapter)
Past Chair, MACPA Leadership Task Force
Regional Director in charge of mid-market technology services for top 10
accounting firm
Executive Manager of top 100 firm serving as Regional Director of
consulting and IT audit services
Former Senior Manager of top 100 firm responsible for developing and
leading IT consulting services group
Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
Member of the Information System Audit and Control Association
Extensive experience in leading world class organizations through mission
critical IT systems deployment