Introduction to Power Query

Event summary

Are you spending too much time manually cleaning, transforming, and analysing your data in Excel? Learn how to use Power Query to automate data cleansing, streamline analytical tasks, and save valuable time — so you can focus on what truly matters. This session is designed to equip you with the foundational knowledge and practical insights you need to get started with Power Query.

Date

10 July 2025
Starts: 11:00
Ends: 12:00

Location

online

Standard price

£25.00 excl VAT

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About this event

Who should attend?

Accountants working with large datasets for budgeting, financial reporting, or audits.
Budget managers looking to streamline their data cleansing and reporting processes.
Data analysts and finance professionals who use Excel and want to increase efficiency and accuracy in their workflows.

How will you benefit from attending?

Explore Power Query uses and how it works
Learn practical techniques for automating repetitive data tasks.
Lay the foundation for deeper exploration of other data tools.

CPD hours

This carries one CPD hour.

Topics

Accounting
/ Efficiency
/ Finance technology
/ Financial management
/ Financial reporting
/ IT

Speaker - David Lyford- Tilley, Head of Standards and Technical at CIPFA

David Lyford-Tilley is CIPFA’s Head of Standards and Technical. He leads CIPFA’s work on public sector standard-setting and technical support via CIPFA’s Networks. He was formerly a Technical Manager in ICAEW’s Tech Faculty, where he wrote and spoke on a wide range of technological topics relevant to accountants in business and practice.