This early spreadsheet, a Babylonian clay tablet c.1800 BC, contains several errors. How many errors do your spreadsheets have?
The cascading structure of typical spreadsheet formulae means that just about every spreadsheet is almost certainly wrong.
60% of large companies feel 'Spreadsheet Hell' describes their reliance on spreadsheets either completely or fairly well.
Spreadsheet errors are reduced by using good design. Our students do three assignments to acquire good spreadsheet design skills.
Incorrect use of Excel's NPV function is a common source of spreadsheet errors. We show several pitfalls and ways to avoid them.
Solver Max provides a collection of optimization model examples in Excel (using the Solver and OpenSolver add-ins) and Python.
Your spreadsheets may be disasters in the making. Strive for spreadsheets that are validated, reliable, and auditable.
Once information is loaded into a spreadsheet, it acquires properties that it may not deserve – a process called reification.
We can help you make better spreadsheets:
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