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This comprehensive guide is designed to help you learn Excel from the ground up. Packed with hundreds of exercises, it provides practical hands-on experience to build your confidence and proficiency in using this powerful spreadsheet program.

Key topics covered in the book include:

• Entering and formatting spreadsheet data

• Creating and modifying formulas

• Working with dates, times, and mathematical functions

• Charting data and adding graphics

• Managing and securing your data

• Performing what-if analyses

• Creating pivot tables

• Publishing spreadsheets as web pages

• Using macros and the Visual Basic Editor

The accompanying bonus CD-ROM offers additional resources, such as:

• Sample files for all exercises

• Essential Excel tools and worksheets

• Financial planning templates

• A trial version of Crystal Xcelsius

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your Excel skills, this book provides the necessary tools and guidance to become an Excel expert

This book offers a comprehensive guide to leveraging Microsoft Power BI for effective data analysis and visualization. It covers a wide range of topics, from connecting to data sources to creating interactive dashboards and visualizations.

Key features include:

• Hands-on examples: Over 90 practical recipes, tips, and use cases for various Power BI tools and features.

• Technical expertise: Proven development techniques and guidance for implementing custom solutions using DAX and M languages.

• End-to-end solutions: Demonstrates high-impact solutions that integrate different Power BI technologies and services.

• Advanced topics: Covers data cleansing, data modeling, visualization, analysis, and dynamic features like parameters, functions, and row-level security.

• Data integration: Shows how to integrate other Microsoft data tools like Excel and SQL Server Reporting Services with Power BI.

Who is this book for?

This book is ideal for BI professionals looking to deepen their understanding of Power BI and create more valuable solutions. It is also helpful for those seeking quick solutions to common Power BI challenges. Some prior experience with Power BI is recommended.

This updated edition of Venture Deals offers aspiring entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and lawyers a comprehensive overview of the venture capital deal process. Drawing on their extensive experience, Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson, co-founders of the Foundry Group, provide insights into the inner workings of VC financing.

The book covers a wide range of topics, including the venture capital term sheet, negotiation strategies, seed funding, and later-stage development. It has been revised to reflect the current economic landscape, addressing issues like gender in entrepreneurship, initial coin offerings (ICOs), and legal considerations. New chapters explore fundraising, bank debt, equity and convertible debt, and hiring an investment banker.

Key benefits of the book include:

• Real-world insights into venture capital structure and strategy

• Clear explanations of the VC term sheet and other funding aspects

• Guidance on building positive relationships between entrepreneurs and investors

• Practical experience from the authors’ years in the VC industry

• Revised and updated content for relevance and readability

Venture Deals is an essential resource for anyone involved in venture capital deals. It empowers entrepreneurs to make informed decisions, navigate the VC process effectively, and build successful startups

Responding to the financial crisis, the book emphasizes the importance of sound valuation practices and due diligence for M&A deals, capital markets, and investments. This includes using realistic assumptions about risk and considering a wide range of value drivers. The authors acknowledge that valuation involves both established models (“science”) and expert judgment (“art”), which needs to adapt to changing market conditions. Rosenbaum and Pearl update the book with the latest valuation fundamentals, practical skills, and a new chapter on buy-side M&A analysis.

Data quality is another critical aspect addressed in the book. The authors highlight the importance of using reliable and traceable data sources, and showcase several datasets and investment banking tools offered by Bloomberg, a leading financial data provider.

Introduction

Chapter 1: Ethical and Professional Standards

Chapter 2: Quantitative Methods

Chapter 3: Economics

Chapter 4: Financial Reporting and Analysis

Chapter 5: Corporate Finance

Chapter 6: Portfolio Management

Chapter 7: Equity

Chapter 8: Fixed Income

Chapter 9: Derivatives

Chapter 10: Alternative Investments

Conclusion

MUCH,MUCH MORE!

From budgeting and forecasting to performance management, financial communication, and benchmarking, this book delves into the core elements that drive value creation. Visual aids and practical examples illustrate complex concepts, making them accessible to readers. The author’s extensive experience as a CFO, educator, and general manager ensures that the analytical techniques presented are both comprehensive and applicable to real-world scenarios.

Recognizing the increasing demands placed on financial analysts, this book offers practical guidance for those seeking to:

• Assess and improve the performance of their FP&A function

• Enhance planning and forecasting through innovative approaches

• Leverage cutting-edge analytical tools and practical solutions

• Analyze and optimize critical business and value drivers

• Develop analytical capabilities and deliver effective financial presentations

• Evaluate capital investments in uncertain economic environments

This invaluable resource, filled with examples, models, and novel approaches, empowers analysts to continuously strive for excellence and stay ahead in their field. The accompanying website provides access to many of the tools discussed in the book, further enhancing its value.