Excel Applications in Finance and Accounting
Alessio Faccia Overview:
The session focuses on advanced Excel applications that support financial and accounting processes. Participants will see practical demonstrations of techniques for financial analysis, reporting automation, and data-driven decision support. Case applications will highlight the role of Excel in managing financial complexity across industries.
Why you should Attend:
A lack of Excel proficiency exposes professionals to errors, wasted time, and flawed financial analysis. Poor spreadsheet design and weak modelling undermine credibility and increase the risk of costly mistakes.
Areas Covered in the Session:
- Advanced formulas and functions for finance and accounting
- Pivot tables, charts, and dashboards for reporting
- Financial modelling and valuation techniques in Excel
- Sensitivity analysis and scenario planning
- Error-proofing and best practices in spreadsheet design
Who Will Benefit:
- Financial Analysts
- Accountants
- Auditors
- CFOs and Finance Managers
- Business Controllers
- Budget Officers
Speaker Profile
Dr Alessio Faccia is an Auditor, Chartered Accountant, CFO, Advisor, and Corporate Trainer with more than 20 years of professional practice and 15 years of academic teaching. He is Assistant Professor in Finance at the University of Birmingham, Dubai Campus, and author of several books including AI in Fraud Analytics and Audit: Probabilistic Machines in Deterministic Systems. His expertise covers fraud examination, AI in finance, corporate governance, and forensic accounting. He has trained executives at central banks, ministries, and corporates across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and is a member of ACFE, ACAMS, ISACA, and other leading professional bodies