How to create improved data visualisations in Excel

If you’re looking for ways to display diverse types of data using Excel’s charts and visualisation tools, this podcast, loaded with tips, will show you how.

The example in this episode compares one month's data from this financial year with the corresponding month from the previous fiscal year.

For fast access, use these timestamps:

1. Column charts: 2:13
2. Variance charts: 3:22
3. Recommended charts: 4:23
4. Cleaning up charts: 5:24
5. Moving Labels: 6:58
6. Sparkline charts: 7:51
7. Waterfall (bridge) charts: 8:44
8. Conditional format - data bar: 9:45
9. Making charts for accessibility: 11:01
10. Conditional format – icons: 11:28
11. Emojis 😍: 11:28

Tune in now.

Host: Neale Blackwood CPA has more than 20 years of experience as a Microsoft Excel educator. He is the author of more than 200 INTHEBLACK articles as well as a book, Advanced Excel Reporting for Management Accountants.

CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: 

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