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Convert Time to Seconds in Excel

Excel Convert Time to Seconds It may be useful to convert the time in Excel from the standard hours and minutes format to seconds only. In order to do this, there are two main methods. The best method is to sum the formulas HOUR, MINUTE, and SECOND to get the total seconds. The following methods…

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Sheet Name Code

What is Sheet Name Code Excel Formula? The =SheetName allows you to display the name of a Sheet in a cell. Using the sheet name code Excel formula requires combining the MID, CELL, and FIND functions into one formula. For example, if you are printing out a financial model onto paper or as a PDF, then…

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Corkscrew Calculation

What is Corkscrew Calculation? In financial modeling, corkscrew calculation (also known as roll-forward calculation or corkscrew accounts) allows the consistent modeling of balances. Essentially, in a corkscrew calculation, the ending balance from the previous period is used as the beginning balance in the current period (in other words, the balance is rolled forward). Components of…

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Countif Multiple Criteria (Excel)

The following guide on the COUNTIF function for multiple criteria in Excel explains how to use the COUNTIFS function to count cells that meet multiple conditions. The COUNTIFS function allows you to specify multiple criteria ranges and conditions, making it more versatile than COUNTIF. The tutorial below provides step-by-step instructions, examples, and practical applications in…

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Autosum

What is the Autosum Excel Function? The Autosum Excel Function can be accessed by typing ALT + the = sign in a spreadsheet, and it will automatically create a formula to sum all the numbers in a continuous range.  This function is a great way to speed up your financial analysis.  It allows you to easily…

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Go To Special

What is the Go To Special Function in Excel? The Go To Special Function in Excel allows you to quickly select all cells that meet certain criteria, such as cells containing: Formulas (numbers, text, logicals, errors) Constants (numbers, text, logicals, errors) Blank cells Objects Precedents and dependents There are three ways to access Go To:…

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How to Make a Graph in Excel?

How to Make a Graph in Excel? In addition to working with large volumes of data, finance and accounting professionals need to learn how to make a graph in Excel. Data visualization (visual representation of data in charts or graphs) is critical to many jobs. The graphical visualization of data is an effective method to…

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Term to Maturity

What is Term to Maturity? Term to maturity is the remaining life of a bond or other type of debt instrument. The duration ranges between the time when the bond is issued until its maturity date when the issuer is required to redeem the bond and pay the face value of the bond to the…

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PowerPoint Shortcut Keys

What are PowerPoint Shortcut Keys PowerPoint shortcut keys help users to use the functions of PowerPoint with more efficiency. Much like Excel shortcut keys, they allow users to keep hands on the keyboard and do tasks faster. For example, Ctrl + D let users duplicate slides without having to use their mouse. Making Slides Shortcuts…

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Trace Precedents

What are Trace Precedents? Trace precedents are cells or groups of cells that affect the value of the active cell. Microsoft Excel provides users with the flexibility of doing complex calculations using formulas such as average, sum, count, etc. However, the formulas may sometimes return wrong values or even give an error message that you…

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