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Essential reading

Incorrect use of Excel's NPV function is a common source of spreadsheet errors. We show several pitfalls and ways to avoid them.
Do you document your spreadsheets? We use the FizzBuzz word game to illustrate the importance of documenting your spreadsheets.
Your spreadsheets may be disasters in the making. Strive for spreadsheets that are validated, reliable, and auditable.
Errors in the data, formulas, or manipulation of spreadsheets could be costly, even devastating.
Overconfidence is one of the main causes of spreadsheet errors. Being informed about overconfidence leads to more accurate spreadsheets.
"Oh My God" my formulas are not working! This article covers most of the reasons for Excel formulas not working. And how to fix them.
Every study that has looked for errors has found them in considerable numbers. Spreadsheeting's childhood is over.
We are conscious of very few of our errors. When people are confronted with their actual error rates, they are typically shocked.