Here is a simple macro-free alternative to Excel Data Sort, which will seamlessly sort data in a financial model or spreadsheet.
How to create a Precedent Drop-down list in Excel
A Precedent Drop-down list, like a dependent drop-down list, is a robust tool to incorporate in a best practice financial model, because it will restrict user inputs based on a previous drop-down list.
Excel Fill Handle with Various Data Series
The Excel Fill Handle can increase accuracy, efficiency and speed of a data input series across integer, date and other cell formats.
Can You Handle It?
The Excel Fill Handle, along with the drag-and-drop editing, are helpful apparatus for seasoned financial professionals. By hovering the mouse over a cell or range of cells, a financial modeller can copy a cell or range of cells in a few time-saving ways. Additionally the fill handle can fill adjacent cells with a series of data, not to mention cell styles or cell formats.
Data Group in Excel – Strategic Planning
The Data Group tool in Excel is an important feature to implement in a best practice strategic plan. It is a safer, more intuitive alternative to hiding rows or columns, which will often be overlooked by other model users. For the purposes of strategic planning or financial planning & analysis (FP&A), the Data Group function in Excel will enhance the financial model in a number of ways.
DCF Sensitivity Analysis using Excel Data Table
The Excel Data Table “What-if Analysis” tool is one of the most powerful, yet underutilised functions in Excel. It is a great way to deliver a high-level, informative what if analysis of a company’s financial position such as its Net Present Value (NPV) from a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) schedule.