Understanding Budgets & Financial Reports

This course was designed to introduce programming concepts that will improve your programming skills. Along the way, the course implements several examples using financial data. This course has approximately 1,000 lines of code, which certainly will boost your programming skills. You will find the code associated with each lesson.The first macro topic is Functions. You will learn functions, function annotations, and function arguments. These topics will contribute to improving your programming skills. In addition, they will help you to understand many codes that you will find on the internet. Meanwhile, the second macro topic is Python Classes. When your code grows, you need to encapsulate your work using classes.Among economists and professionals with backgrounds in finance and business, I have seen many of them struggle to code their ideas and methods. Part of that failure is because they do not know classes and functions.I selected these topics after carefully reviewing the source code of many open-source financial trading packages. Remember, this course is designed to improve your programming skills. You can have excellent ideas. However, if you cannot translate them into Python code (or any other programming language), you might not stand out compared to your peers.

This course gives you a deep, 100% comprehensive understanding of Excel Pivot Tables and Excel Pivot Charts. I'll show you when, why, and how to use Excel Pivot Tables, introduce advanced sorting, filtering, and calculation tools, and guide you through interactive, hands-on demos and Excel exercises every step of the way.There are many helpful and time-saving Excel formulas and features. We tend to forget what these are if we don't use them. This Microsoft Excel Essentials Course will give you the practice you need to be able to apply the best solution for the task at hand. This way you can do more in less time.__________We'll start by covering everything you need to know to get up and running with Excel Pivot Tables, including:Raw data structure in ExcelPivot Table layouts stylesDesign formatting optionsSorting, filtering, Calculated fields, items valuesPivot Charts, slicers ChartAt the completion of this course, you will have mastered the most popular Excel tools and come out with the confidence to complete any Excel tasks with efficiency and grace. Below are just a few of the topics that you will master:Creating effective spreadsheetsManaging large sets of dataMastering the use of some of Excel's most popular and highly sought-after functions (SUM, VLOOKUP, IF, AVERAGE)

Welcome to our comprehensive course on leveraging the Data Analyzer in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). In this engaging and hands-on learning experience, you will embark on a journey that delves deep into the intricacies of data analysis using SAP Analytics Cloud's powerful toolset.Throughout this course, you will acquire the essential skills needed to harness the full potential of the Data Analyzer. We will guide you through the process of extracting valuable insights from various data sources, including Live SAP BW queries, HANA views, and existing models within SAP Analytics Cloud and Datasphere. You will no longer struggle with data extraction or require additional modeling efforts, as we equip you with the knowledge to efficiently analyze data using tables and other intuitive features.Our mission is to empower you with a profound understanding of the Data Analyzer's capabilities, enabling you to unlock the hidden potential of your data. You will become proficient in creating insightful visualizations, generating meaningful reports, and navigating complex datasets effortlessly. Additionally, you will gain the confidence to conduct ad-hoc analyses on your existing models, facilitating quick and informed decision-making within your organization.By the end of this course, you will have transformed into a data analysis expert, capable of harnessing the full power of SAP Analytics Cloud's Data Analyzer to extract valuable insights, drive data-driven strategies, and contribute significantly to your organization's success. Join us on this educational journey and embark on a transformational learning experience that will enhance your data analysis skills and set you on a path towards becoming a proficient SAP Analytics Cloud user.

In the last two-decade Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) has thrown a plethora of career opportunities for consultants. However, ERP is an evolving field starting with client-server technology and then progressing into 3-tier architecture with the advent of the internet and now to the cloud.So, if one is looking for a career in ERP, particularly Sage ERP X3, and is not sure where to start without investing huge money in training, this course would be the right one. It has the relevant flavor to make a good start and progress further in your endeavor.Understanding and applying the concepts taught in this course can help you accelerate your career as a Sage X3 Consultant. This course will also help you to use the system to its full capacity.Sage ERP X3 also known as enterprise management (EM) is the best ERP software package for small and medium organizations. Sage is a global market leader in ERP Software.The Key functional principles and concepts covered are as follows:1. Introduction to ERP2. Basics of Sage X33. Organizational structure and company setup-Company, Sites4. Finance core setup and configurations5. Common data – Products, product sites, Customers, Suppliers6. Inventory setup and multi-level ware-housing and location7. Purchasing business flows from requisition to pay8. Sales process flow from quotes to customer payment9. Implementation for a company called ABC Cycles LLC10. Quiz - To test your knowledge of Sage X3 different modulesMost importantly I have created a sample implementation for a company called ABC Cycles LLC. This will definitely help you to develop a strong understanding and practical knowledge about Sage X3.Disclaimer:Credits: I have used Sage Public Manuals, Slides, Community blogs, and other resources as references. Credits are due to the

This QuickBooks Video Course will show and teach the owners of Amazon online stores how to use QuickBooks Online for their Amazon online merchant store.This QuickBooks Online Training tutorial series will give Amazon Merchants everything they need to use QuickBooks Online to keep financial records of their Amazon Online Merchant Store. This is a follow along, step-by-step training class that shows exactly what to do for each thing that Amazon sellers would need when using QuickBooks.You will see how to:Set up a QuickBooks Online Account specifically for an Amazon Online Selling Store.You will see exactly how to record the bi-monthly statement that Amazon gives to their merchant sellers to explain the net amount of the bi-monthly deposit that they put in to our company bank account. You will also learn how to make the monthly adjustment to Inventory and cost of goods sold to be able to find the gross profit and net income of your company. Then, you will see how to establish your beginning inventor number for your first month as well as getting an overview of the Amazon Inventory Lab.Lastly, you will the see examples of how any typical company would pay general expenses as well as use QuickBooks reports and the “search” tool to find any transaction you put in to you Amazon QuickBooks Online Account.This playlist assumes that Amazon buying, and selling is the only thing your company does. If you do more, then you may need more of the QuickBooks instructional videos right here on this very website. This Amazon playlist is the result of popular demand from Udemy students who sell merchandise via Amazon Online. Amazon traders are essential in these difficult times and I wish to help them in any way I can.Please contact me through Udemy Q A or messaging if you need any help with the course or have any issue or question.-Mark

I will help you prepare for the CKYCA exam from ACAMS.The Certified Know Your Customer Associate (CKYCA) Certification is a globally recognized training program and exam for professionals early in their KYC/CDD careers.The Certified Know Your Customer Associate (CKYCA) program sets a new global standard for KYC compliance staff involved in analysis, onboarding, anti-money laundering prevention, and other related roles, providing recipients the core competencies required to perform KYC/customer due diligence (CDD) including enhanced due diligence (EDD) duties for higher risk customers with minimal supervision and experience.CKYCA applicants will learn procedures and strategies to assess and validate customer data, identify ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs) and associated third parties, screen for matches from sanctions lists and media reports, analyze managed assets and red flags for risk assessment purposes, and create customer profiles that account for privacy requirements and future audits, among other skills.The CKYCA program is a crucial piece of the ACAMS mission to equip our members with everything they need to excel in the anti-money laundering and anti-financial crime compliance sector. Whether you’re a junior KYC analyst or a team lead, this program will help you identify sources of wealth and flag potential criminal activity hidden behind opaque and complex structures.In this course, I go through the various concepts of the CKYCA with video lectures.