Power BI for the Excel Analyst. Your Essential Guide to Power BI

MrExcel's Holy Macro! Books, Wyn Hopkins

Transform your Excel expertise into advanced Power BI skills with this targeted guide designed for analysts. You'll begin by setting up Power BI and learning how to integrate it with your existing Excel knowledge. The book will guide you through essential concepts like data cleaning, transformation, and visualization using Power Query. As you progress, you’ll dive into advanced data modeling and learn how to write powerful DAX measures to enhance your analysis.This guide also covers the crucial steps of publishing and sharing your reports through PowerBI.com. You'll explore cloud-based data management, create Workspaces for collaboration, and learn about different licensing options. Additionally, advanced features like Row-Level Security and Dataflows are discussed to help you handle complex data scenarios.By the end of this guide, you'll have the ability to build professional-grade reports, perform sophisticated data analysis, and confidently present your insights. Whether you're new to Power BI or looking to enhance your skills, this guide provides a clear and structured path to mastering the platform.

Transformative Magic of M Code in Power Query Excel & Power BI. A Beginner's Guide to Get the Data Structures Needed to Create Insightful Data Analysis Solutions

MrExcel's Holy Macro! Books, Mike Girvin

This book begins with the fundamentals, introducing key concepts like let expressions, keywords, and identifiers, before guiding you through more advanced techniques such as creating custom functions, handling diverse data types, and building reusable queries. Each chapter combines theoretical insights with practical examples, empowering you to handle complex data challenges with confidence.As you progress, you’ll learn how to master lookup formulas, manipulate data with unpivot, append, join, and group operations, and explore advanced table transformations. A dedicated section on data connectors provides in-depth knowledge of importing data from various sources and locales, ensuring flexibility and adaptability.The book concludes with practical data modeling projects that include handling inconsistent tables, appending multiple files, and building dynamic SharePoint connections. With a final focus on privacy levels and data security, this book equips you to use Power Query effectively and securely in real-world scenarios.

Continuing Financial Modelling. Advanced Techniques and Insights for Modern Financial Modelling

MrExcel's Holy Macro! Books, Liam Bastick

This book provides a thorough exploration of advanced financial modeling techniques, designed to elevate the skills of finance professionals. Starting with a recap of essential concepts, it progresses into dynamic 'What-If?' analysis, advanced forecasting methods, and inventory modeling. The focus is on practical applications, ensuring readers can implement the techniques immediately.Topics such as capital expenditure, debt calculations, and valuation are covered in detail, including DCF and MIRR analysis. The book emphasizes accuracy and efficiency in financial models, offering insights into refining forecasts and linking complex models. With a focus on sensitivity analysis and scenario planning, readers gain tools to handle real-world financial challenges.The final chapters delve into advanced Excel functions like XLOOKUP, dynamic arrays, and scenario-building tools. Best practices for maintaining model accuracy, reducing file sizes, and creating professional models are thoroughly discussed. This guide equips readers with the expertise to manage complex financial modeling tasks confidently.

The Absolute Guide to Dashboarding and Reporting with Power BI. Mastering Business Insights with Effective Dashboards and Reports

MrExcel's Holy Macro! Books, Kasper de Jonge

This book empowers readers to build professional dashboards and reports using Power BI. Starting with the basics of dashboards and reports, it delves into preparing data for visualizations, crafting detailed reports, and designing cohesive dashboards. The book provides clear methods for sharing work efficiently within organizations, ensuring that readers understand how to convert raw data into actionable insights.Practical examples and techniques throughout the book equip professionals with the skills they need to enhance their business intelligence capabilities. Readers will discover how to structure data for clarity, develop key reporting techniques, and integrate advanced features to maximize Power BI's potential.Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this book offers a step-by-step approach to mastering Power BI's core capabilities, ensuring a seamless transition from data to decision-making.

MrExcel 2024. Igniting Excel Mastery with the Latest Tips & Tricks

MrExcel's Holy Macro! Books, Bill Jelen

Unlock Excel 2024's potential with this essential guide, featuring 150 advanced techniques designed to elevate your skills. Whether you're automating tasks, creating dynamic dashboards, or utilizing Excel's new AI tools, this guide provides clear, practical instructions. Each chapter is crafted to help you navigate Excel's latest features, from data manipulation to complex formulas and Python integration.This guide offers a hands-on approach, with real-world examples that demonstrate how to apply Excel’s capabilities in practical scenarios. You'll learn to optimize your workflow, enhance data visualization, and make informed decisions based on your analysis. The guide is perfect for intermediate to advanced users looking to stay ahead of the curve and maximize their productivity.By focusing on both the how and the why of each feature, this guide ensures you not only understand the technical steps but also grasp the underlying principles that make these tools powerful. Whether you're a data analyst, financial professional, or business manager, this guide equips you with the skills to transform your Excel experience, making your work more efficient, accurate, and insightful.

Power Excel with MrExcel. Master Pivot Tables, Subtotals, VLOOKUP, Power Query, Dynamic Arrays & Data Analysis

MrExcel's Holy Macro! Books, Bill Jelen

Excel 2019 is more than just a spreadsheet tool; it's a powerful platform for solving complex data challenges. In this guide, MrExcel takes you through the essentials of Excel 2019, incorporating the latest features from Office 365. You'll start by mastering the Excel interface before moving on to advanced calculation techniques that streamline your workflow. The guide emphasizes data wrangling, teaching you how to transform raw data into meaningful insights with ease.Beyond calculations, you'll learn to create visually appealing spreadsheets that communicate your data effectively. MrExcel's approach combines problem-solving strategies with real-world scenarios, ensuring you gain practical skills that apply directly to your work. Reader-sourced tips and solutions to common user pitfalls are integrated throughout the guide, offering a personalized learning experience.By the end of this book, you'll have a solid understanding of Excel 2019's capabilities, enabling you to work faster, make informed decisions, and present your data professionally. Whether you're looking to enhance your existing skills or learn new techniques, MrExcel's expert guidance will help you master Excel and elevate your data analysis game.

Excel Insights. A Microsoft MVP Guide to the Best Parts of Excel

MrExcel's Holy Macro! Books, 24 Excel MVPs

Dive into the world of advanced Excel techniques designed to elevate your data analysis skills. Start with mastering custom number formatting, efficient data entry, and powerful formulas like INDEX MATCH. Explore Excel's evolving features, including dynamic arrays and new data types, ensuring you stay at the forefront of the latest tools.The course then guides you through creating impactful charts for presentations and advanced filtering techniques. You’ll also discover the transformative power of Power Query, allowing you to manipulate and combine data with ease. With chapters on financial modeling and creative Excel model development, you’ll learn to solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions.Finally, the course introduces you to VBA, teaching you how to automate tasks and create custom worksheet functions, equipping you with the skills to enhance your workflows. By the end of the course, you’ll have a robust understanding of Excel's advanced features, empowering you to handle any data challenge with confidence and creativity.

More Excel Outside the Box. Advanced Tips, Techniques, and Tricks for Excel Power Users

MrExcel's Holy Macro! Books, Bob Umlas

This book is a treasure trove of innovative techniques for Excel enthusiasts, starting with dynamic user interface tips like using conditional formatting switches, data validation to restrict input, and creating adaptive workflows without relying on VBA.As you progress, you'll explore powerful array formulas to solve complex challenges, such as finding prime numbers, handling variable ranges, extracting numbers from text, and more. The VBA section dives deeper, introducing ways to automate tasks, manage user forms, and create dynamic solutions like filtering data, filling lists, or building single-click summary charts.The final chapters are a mix of advanced tricks, including crafting a Gantt chart with data from multiple sources, safeguarding tables, and uncovering lesser-known Excel features. Each topic is presented with clear instructions, real-world examples, and expert advice, making it an essential resource for power users aiming to maximize Excel’s capabilities. Whether you're solving daily tasks or tackling advanced projects, this book equips you with the tools to excel.