Best Excel Reference Book

Over the years, I have used many Excel reference books to continually try to find new tips and tricks. There have been several that have been pretty good. Some were too basic, others just not helpful. This book is aimed at the intermediate level users. This feature made the book attractive as I don't need …

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Fool the prof — Make any Wikipedia article look like a legitimate journal site

A recent Buzzfeed article (https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ryanhatesthis/wikipedia-fake-academic-journal ) claimed that a new website would convert any Wikipedia page into a PDF that looks just like a respected journal article. It even gives users the appropriate MLA or APA citation with a preview of what a professor would see if they clicked the link. So, I had to …

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Taking the CPA exam? Check out these free webinars

Surgent CPA review is offering free webinars for those interested in or preparing for the CPA exam. Topics in October/November 2019 include: You failed part of the CPA exam - now what?Pass a section in 3 weeks - here's how.How earning a certification boosts your accounting career In addition to the live upcoming webinars, there …

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Improving teaching — Sometimes the easiest things are best

I hope all of us want to be better teachers and help students learn. That starts with students feeling comfortable in the classroom. Part of that is knowing that you care, or at least notice them. This Chronicle of Higher Education blog gives 3 ways that you can do this. Guess what? They are all …

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